Attachment_1_-_PROPOSAL_TEMPLATE_-_VIDEO_ABSTRACTS.pptx

This is a proposal template for video abstracts submitted to the DARPA Protean program, a cooperative agreement opportunity focused on identifying novel approaches to restore protein function in targets of chemical threat agents. The template is structured as a PowerPoint presentation with a title slide and six content slides that do not count toward a specified slide limit. Proposers must include organization name(s) and technical point of contact name(s) on the title slide, followed by content addressing: Technical Approach (two slides describing how the approach satisfies Protean program goals as outlined in the Research Announcement), Innovation (one slide describing what is novel compared to state-of-the-art), Contribution to DARPA Mission (one slide explaining how the approach advances DARPA's mission to create and prevent technological surprise for national security), and Team and Personnel (one slide describing the proposing team's background, expertise, and relevance to program success). A final references slide listing key supporting documents does not count toward the slide limit.

The Protean opportunity is awarded under DARPA's Research and Technology Development program (CFDA 12.910) as a cooperative agreement, making educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and commercial firms eligible to apply. Typical DARPA evaluation criteria include overall scientific and technical merit, potential contribution to DARPA mission, offeror capabilities and experience, technology transition plans, and cost realism. Historical awards under this program range from approximately $50,000 to over $5.9 million with performance periods spanning 12 to 36 months or longer, and proposal-to-award timelines typically require 60 to 90 days.