Attachment 1 Workplan STEM FOA Dec2019.docx

Attachment 1 WORK PLAN for Proposal Submitted in response to HQ0034-20-S-FO01

Grant #:

Offeror:

Principal Investigator:

Project Title:

Proposed Period of Performance:

Public Benefit:

Project Abstract:

Proposed Research:

Research Scope:

Research Questions and Objectives:

Technical Approach (Methodology):

Applying the Approach:

Acknowledgment of Support: The grantee is responsible for assuring that an acknowledgment of National Defense Education Program (NDEP) for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach, and Workforce Initiative Programs support is made in any publication (including World Wide Web pages) of any material based on or developed under this project, in the following terms: "This material is based upon work supported by the National Defense Education Program (NDEP) for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education, Outreach, and Workforce Initiative Programs under Grant No. <Insert Grant #>. The views expressed in written materials or publications, and/or made by speakers, moderators, and presenters, do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Defense nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government."

Review for Sensitive Information: Prior to the public release of these materials, the grantee is responsible for assuring that the Technical Representative is provided access to an electronic version of every publication of material based on or developed under this award, clearly labeled with the award number and other appropriate identifying information, so that the content can be assessed for proper release of sensitive information.

Copies for OUSD(R&E): Promptly after publication, the grantee will provide the Technical Representative access to an electronic version of every publication of material based on or developed under this award, clearly labeled with the award number and acknowledgement of support (see above).

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

1. Financial Reporting

1. Interim Federal Financial Report (SF 425). A quarterly Federal Financial Report (SF 425) is required within 30 calendar days after the end of reported quarter period: 3/31, 6/30, 9/30, and 12/31 and must include in the remarks the location of financial records and a point of contact for the Government to obtain access to the financial records associated with this Grant.

1. Final Federal Financial Report (SF 425) is required within 90 calendar days of the completion date for the term of this Grant and must include in the remarks the location of financial records and a point of contact for the Government to obtain access to the financial records associated with this Grant.

1. Federal Financial Report (SF 425) is required if receiving advance payments; the Grantee shall submit a Report of Federal Cash Transactions (SF 425) within 15 calendar days following the end of each quarter. The Grantee shall provide forecasts of Federal cash requirements in the “Remarks” section of the report.

1. Audit Reports. The Grantee shall ensure that if an independent auditor is used for this Grant, copies of any audits conducted shall be provided to the Government. At a minimum, the following should be provided a certified statement from the independent auditor evidencing that Grantee has complied with all requirements of this Grant. Upon completion or termination of this Grant, the Grantee shall provide a list of all audits conducted which reviewed expenditures under this Grant.

2. Interim Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPR).

The Grantee shall provide Interim RPPR to the Government Sponsor and the Government Technical Representative, no later than 30 calendar days after the close of each quarter period: 3/31, 6/30, 9/30, and 12/31, except the final quarter of the grant period. These reports shall detail the period’s research activities, intermediate results, progress toward goals and other specific information and any issues that may impact completion of the planned work on schedule. If findings or discoveries are made that the grantee feels are of sufficient importance that they would mitigate or impact naval operations, OUSD(R&E) should be notified immediately.

3. Invention Reports

1. Submit interim DD882 at least annually, within 60 calendar days of the grant anniversary. Negative reports required.

1. Submit final DD882 within 90 calendar days after the expiration of the grant. Negative reports required.

4. Property Reports The Grantee shall submit annual inventory listing to all equipment in excess of $5,000 acquired under this grant.

5. Document submission:

All reporting requirements above shall be sent via email to the Grants Officer and the Government Technical Representative.

7. Other Points of Contact:

Technical Representative – osd.dodstem@mail.mil Grants Office (Grantor) – Ms. Chrissandra Smith at chrissandra.smith.civ@mail.mil