Attachment_A_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.docx

HR001124S0028: Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Office-wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

Abstract Instructions and Template

Use of this template is mandatory for all abstract submissions to this BAA. This document must include all components described herein and must be submitted in PDF or Microsoft Word formats. All submissions must be written in English, and all pages shall be formatted for printing on 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper with 1-inch margins and font size no smaller than 12-point. Font sizes of 8 or 10-point may be used for figures, tables, and charts.

Abstracts shall not exceed 6 pages. Abstracts should be at the UNCLASSIFIED or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) level. All proprietary data and information should be appropriately marked.

Table of Contents

Bibliography

Proposers are strongly encouraged but not required to submit an abstract before submitting a full proposal. Proposers are strongly encouraged to submit an abstract in advance of a full proposal in order to provide potential proposers with a rapid response and to minimize unnecessary effort in proposal preparation and review. DARPA will respond to abstracts with a statement as to whether DARPA:

a. recommends the proposer submit a full proposal or,

b. does not recommend the proposer submit a full proposal with a rationale for this decision.

Regardless of DARPA’s response to an abstract, proposers may submit a full proposal. DARPA will review all conforming full proposals using the published evaluation criteria and without regard to any comments resulting from the review of an abstract. Proposers should note that a favorable response to an abstract is not a guarantee that a proposal based on the abstract will ultimately be selected for award negotiation. It is DARPA policy to attempt to reply to abstracts within thirty calendar days. These official notifications will be sent via email to the Technical POC and/or Administrative POC identified on the abstract cover sheet.

Abstracts must be submitted through the Broad Agency Announcement Tool, must follow the instructions outlined herein, and must be received by DARPA no later than the due date and time listed in the Overview Information. Abstracts received after this time and date may not be reviewed. Please visit the Unclassified Submission Instructions section of Proposer Instructions and General Terms and Conditions for instructions on how to submit your abstract through the Broad Agency Announcement Tool.

COVER SHEET

[PRIME ORGANIZATION LOGO]

Abstract Title

MTO Topic(s) of Interest (see Section I.A.)

Type of Organization

Choose all that apply: Large Organization, Small Disadvantaged Organization, Other Small Organization, HBCU, MI, Other Educational, Other Nonprofit

Prime Organization

Mailing Address:

Telephone:

Email:

Mailing Address:

Telephone:

Email:

Organization:

Type of Organization:

Technical POC Name:

Organization:

Type of Organization:

Identify any other solicitation(s) to which this concept has been proposed.

Table of Contents

Attachment A: HR001124S0028: Abstract Instructions and Template Source Selection Sensitive – See FAR 2.101 and FAR 3.104

Innovative Claims [Summary of innovative claims for the proposed research. This section is the centerpiece of the abstract and should succinctly describe the uniqueness and benefits of the proposed approach relative to the current state-of-art alternate approaches.] Technical Approach [Technical rationale, technical approach, and constructive plan for accomplishment of technical goals in support of innovative claims and deliverable production.] Deliverables [Deliverables associated with the proposed research and the plans and capability to accomplish technology transition and commercialization.] Other Research [General discussion of other research in this area.] Cost and Schedule [Provide a cost estimate for resources (e.g. labor, materials) and any subcontractors over the proposed timeline of the project, broken down by Government fiscal year.] Capabilities/Management Plan [A clearly defined organization chart for the program team which includes, as applicable: (1) the programmatic relationship of team member; (2) the unique capabilities of team members; (3) the task of responsibilities of team members; (4) the teaming strategy among the team members; and (5) the key personnel along with the amount of effort to be expended by each person during each year.] Bibliography [Provide a brief (no more than 2 pages) bibliography with links to relevant papers, references, reports, etc. The bibliography does not count towards the total page count of the abstract.]