BAA - DSBD and Diving Equipment Encl 1 - Pre-proposal Format.docx

PREPROPOSAL

TITLE

PREPROPOSAL TEMPLATE

1. DATE:

2. TITLE:

3. PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR (Co-Principal Investigator and/or Associate Investigator):

POSITION TITLE (if any):

DEGREE(S):

4. MAILING ADDRESS: (provide the mailing address of the principal investigator including laboratory, department and subdivision designations)

E-MAIL ADDRESS:

6. RESOURCES:

a. ROM, estimated costs associated with project for each fiscal year and total ($K):

TOTAL

In-House Personnel (direct labor)

Equipment and Maintenance

Expendable Supplies

Animal Purchase and Per Diem

Travel

Miscellaneous

Subcontractors/Consultants

TOTAL DIRECT COST:

TOTAL OVERHEAD COST:

GRAND TOTAL COST:

b. Personnel required for each fiscal year (professional and supporting, military and civilian). Indicate percent effort for each person.

c. Major equipment required for each fiscal year (indicate whether it is available or will be purchased, the expected year of purchase, and the projected cost).

d. Travel required for each fiscal year: provide the estimated number of people, estimated number of days, estimated number of trips, and the purpose for each trip.

7. NAVY NEED:

a. State the Navy need or deficiency.

b. Explain how the pre-proposal addresses the need.

c. List any official requirements documents that support the need including the specific element(s) in the BAA. (Documents should be current.)

8. SPECIFIC AIMS:

a. Describe the research hypothesis to be tested or the item to be developed.

b. Describe any associated, anticipated product(s).

9. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN AND METHODS:

a. Describe how the work will be carried out, stepwise to the final product. This section should provide sufficient detail so that a knowledgeable reviewer can judge whether the approach is reasonable and complete.

b. Explain the rationale for the approach, relative to other approaches that could be taken.

c. Identify key associate investigators (by name, if possible) and the research contribution expected from each.

10. ASSESSMENT OF RISK:

a. Discuss the perceived level of risk of the research (high, medium, low). Are there any special considerations (i.e., new technological opportunities) that especially support investing in this R&D effort at this time?

b. Discuss any known problems that could inhibit the success of the R&D effort, and factors which contribute to research risk.

11. TRANSITION APPROACH:

a. Describe how the research product(s) would transition to use by the Fleet.

b. Describe any interactions with a Fleet user or transition sponsor.

c. Estimate how long it would take to achieve the transition product.

12. RELATED ACTIVITIES:

a. Identify any other groups (government or civilian) performing similar R&D efforts.

b. State whether Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) and civilian (i.e., Medline) literature searches have been conducted.

c. Discuss any plans for interacting with other groups to maximize the likelihood of success.

13. LITERATURE CITED:

a. Cite the five most pertinent, recent references from the scientific literature.