Attachment_B_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.docx

DARPA-PS-26-115: Multi X Office (MXO) Office-wide Innovative Solutions Opening

Abstract Instructions and Template

Use of this template is mandatory for all abstract submissions to this solicitation. 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.

Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Cost

Table of Contents

Bibliography

Proposers are required to submit an abstract before submitting a full proposal. DARPA will respond to abstracts with a statement as to whether DARPA:

a. Invites the proposer to submit a full proposal or,

b. Does not invite the proposer to submit a full proposal with a rationale for this decision.

Only proposers who receive an invitation to submit a full proposal from DARPA following abstract review are eligible to submit a full proposal. Proposals submitted by proposers who did not submit an abstract, or who did not receive an invitation to propose, will not be evaluated. A favorable response to an abstract does not guarantee that a subsequent proposal will be selected for award negotiation. DARPA will make a reasonable attempt to provide official notifications regarding abstract review outcomes within 30 calendar days of submission. Notifications will be sent via email to the Technical and/or Administrative points of contact listed 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 section. Abstracts received after this time and date may not be reviewed. Please see Proposer Instructions: General Terms and Conditions for instructions on submitting abstracts via the Broad Agency Announcement Tool (BAAT), as well as Attachment A for guidance on how to utilize BAAT.

COVER SHEET

[PRIME ORGANIZATION LOGO]

Abstract Title

MXO Thrust Area

Type of Organization

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

Prime Organization

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Mailing Address:

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Email:

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Technical POC Name:

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

Table of Contents

Attachment B: DARPA-PS-26-115: Abstract Instructions and Template Competition Sensitive Information – see 41 U.S.C. §2102

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-the-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.] Capabilities/Management Plan [A clearly defined organization chart for the program team which includes, as applicable: (1) the programmatic relationship of team members; (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.] Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Cost [Provide a ROM cost for the total proposed solution with minimal, high-level instantiations of said cost. This cost can be given as a range. The ROM cost should not be more than ½ page and does not count against the page limit.] 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.]