Appendix IV_Cost Proposal Spreadsheet.xlsx

The file is a Cost Proposal Spreadsheet (Appendix IV) for a Defense Production Act Title III grant opportunity issued by the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Research Laboratory. The spreadsheet provides a detailed cost breakdown for a three-year project, with a sample budget showing labor allocation for an Executive Scientist across three years, totaling $30.00 in proposed costs with a 50/50 cost-share between the federal government and the recipient.

The spreadsheet is structured to capture comprehensive cost details, including sections for equipment, materials, travel, and other direct costs (ODCs), though most sections are currently blank or contain placeholder text. The grant opportunity is associated with two federal grant programs: the Defense Production Act Title III (CFDA 12.777) and the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program (CFDA 12.800), both focused on expanding domestic industrial capabilities, maintaining technological superiority, and supporting critical defense-related research and manufacturing technologies. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, with potential award values ranging from $324,000 to $247,755,000 and typical performance periods of 3-5 years.