Location: Children's Nutrition Research Center
Project Number: 3092-10700-068-006-N
Project Type: Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement
Start Date: Sep 1, 2023
End Date: Aug 31, 2028
Objective:
The objective of this Non-Funded Cooperative Agreement (NFCA) is to provide the basis on which ARS and BCM agree to cooperate in the management and performance of research projects conducted at the Children's Nutrition Reaserch Center (CNRC). This NFCA does not constitute a financial obligation to serve as a basis for expenditures. Any and all expenditures from Federal funds made in conformity with the provisions of this NFCA must be according to USDA and ARS rules and regulations and in each instance based upon appropriate financial documents. The responsibilities assumed by ARS and BCM are contingent upon funds being available from which the expenditures may legally be met.
Approach:
To accomplish the objectives of this NFCA, the following approach will be implemented:
A. Research Projects:
All ARS funded research projects conducted at the CNRC with Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) as an ARS cooperative research partner shall be accomplished under a jointly developed Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (NACA) and awarded and administered in compliance with ARS policies and procedures governing the use of NACAs, assuring ARS research objectives are met. The NACA is a 'non-assistance' type cooperative agreement authorized under the legislative authority of 7 CFR Part 550. Funding is on an annual basis.
ARS may authorize the use of the Research Support Agreement (RSA), under the authority of 7 U.S.C. 3319a, solely for the purpose of acquiring goods and personal services from BCM to support CNRC research projects of mutual interest.
B. Facility Support and Maintenance:
All ARS-funded CNRC facility maintenance and indirect support activities shall be accomplished through a revocable permit and an RSA that shall be awarded to BCM and administered in compliance with ARS policies and procedures.
