Attachment_B_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.docx

DARPA-PA-26-05 MATHBAC

Abstract Instructions and Template

Use of this template is mandatory for all abstract submissions to this PA. Proposers must also include Attachment A (Abstract Summary Slide Template) to constitute a full abstract submission. 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 a maximum of two (2) pages. Abstracts should be at the UNCLASSIFIED or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) level. All proprietary data and information should be appropriately marked.

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Bibliography

Technical Papers (Optional, no more than 3)

Abstracts must be submitted per the instructions outlined herein and received by DARPA no later than the due date and time listed in the Overview Informations section. Abstracts received after this time and date may not be reviewed. Please visit Proposer Instructions and General Terms and Conditions for instructions on how to submit your abstract through DARPA’s Broad Agency Announcement Tool (BAAT).

COVER SHEET

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Abstract Title

Proposer Organization

Mailing Address:

Telephone:

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Email:

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Technical POC Name:

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Estimated Period of Performance

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

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DARPA-PA-26-05 Abstract Source Selection Sensitive – See FAR 2.101 and FAR 3.104

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Goals and Impact [Describe what is being proposed and what difference it will make (qualitatively and quantitatively) if successful. Describe the innovative aspects of the project in the context of existing capabilities and approaches, clearly delineating the relationship of this work to any other projects from the past and present.] Technical Approach [Provide answers to the following questions:

· What is your scientific sub-domain?

· What is your experience with foundation/small science models, agents, agentic platforms for science discovery? Please provide relevant reference, when available.

· What mathematical theory, systems theory, information theory, data science tools, do you propose to leverage/derive in order to drive progress in your selected Technical Area?

· What is new in your approach, and why will it be successful compared to current (Agentic Platforms for TA1, Disentanglement/Principle Discovery for TA2) work?

· How do you expect your work to generalize (to other problems, other science sub-domains)?

Capabilities/Management Plan [While teaming arrangements do not need to be finalized at the time of abstract submission, mention of potential teaming/collaboration arrangements is highly encouraged. Identify a principal investigator for the project and include a description of the team’s organization. ]

· Provide a brief summary of the expertise of the team, including subawardees, key personnel, and their roles in the proposed technical approach Cost and Schedule [Provide a cost estimate for resources (e.g. labor, materials) and any subawardees over the entire program (base + options), broken down by Contractor Fiscal Year] Bibliography [A brief (no more than 2 pages) bibliography may be provided with links to relevant papers, references, reports, etc.]