LUC_Abstract_Template.docx

COVER SHEET

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Abstract Title

Proposer Organization

Mailing Address:

Telephone:

Email:

Mailing Address:

Telephone:

Email:

Organization:

Technical POC Name:

Organization:

Award Instrument to be Requested

Option Phase 2: $

Estimated Period of Performance

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

Acknowledgment:

By submitting an abstract under this Solicitation, the Offeror acknowledges that: (1) this Solicitation is limited to research and experimentation; (2) prototypes and test articles are limited to quantities and configurations necessary for research; (3) no production, commercialization, sale, fielding, deployment, or operational use is contemplated under the Solicitation; (4) the Offeror is responsible for identifying and managing patent risks within its control; and (5) any future production or deployment of LUC technology will require a separate action with separately negotiated terms.

ABSTRACT GUIDELINES: Use of this template is required for all abstract submissions. Proposers must include all information in this template to constitute a fully conforming abstract submission.

Page Limit Requirement: Abstracts shall not exceed a maximum of 8 pages. This page limit does NOT include the following:

· Abstract Coversheet

· Table of Contents

· Bibliography (Optional)

· Technical Papers (Optional)

Formatting Requirements: All submissions must be typed in English on 8.5" by 11" pages n using 12-point font with 1" margins all around. 8 or 10-point fonts may be used for figures, tables, and charts. Use of diagram(s) or figure(s) to depict the essence of the proposed solution is encouraged. Do NOT include elaborate brochures or marketing materials.

Content Requirements: Content requirements are noted in blue font under each section of the abstract template. Proposers should delete all content requirements prior to abstract submission.

Submission Requirements: Abstract submissions must be submitted in PDF or Microsoft Word formats. The recommended file naming convention is “Organization Name_LUC Abstract.” All proprietary information should be appropriately marked. NOTE: "Confidential" is a classification marking used to control the dissemination of U.S. Government National Security Information as dictated in Executive Order 13526 and should not be used to identify proprietary business information.

Abstracts must be submitted via DARPA’s Broad Agency Announcement Tool (BAAT). Please visit Proposer Instructions and General Terms and Conditions for specific information regarding submission methods through BAAT. Please note, BAAT is a method of secure transmission for CUI documentation. Submissions sent through other mediums, channels, or after the prescribed deadline will not be accepted.

Table of Contents

DARPA-PS-26-##: LUC Abstract Source Selection Sensitive – See FAR 2.101 and FAR 3.104

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 Strong abstracts should:

· Show significant expertise in the areas of error coding, codecs, and communications platforms/systems

· Outline a feasible universal encoding approach

· If not using GRAND, outline a feasible means of inferring channel characteristics based on data collected by the decoder

· Outline an efficient code selection process

· Outline an efficient, scalable approach for code convergence

· Describe the types of communications platforms/systems for which the proposer’s approach is well-suited and with which the approach can feasibly be integrated during the program

· Outline plans for supporting device code updates in the field.

IP Plan Clearly identify proposed data, software, and patent rights associated with the effort. Describe any risks from third-party restrictions that may impair performance or Government research use and proposed mitigation strategies.

Capabilities/Management/Security Plan Provide a brief summary of the expertise of the team, including subawardees and key personnel. 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, including roles and responsibilities. Identify the level of work proposed (Fundamental research, unclassified, CUI, classified) and the team’s ability to conform to security requirements, including those identified in section 3 of the BAA Cost and Schedule Provide a cost estimate for resources (e.g. labor, materials) and any subawardees over the entire program. Please clearly denote cost of Phase 1, cost of Phase 2 and total cost.

Bibliography Provide a brief bibliography with links to relevant papers, references, reports, etc.

Technical Papers Are technical papers included as part of this abstract? ☐ YES ☐ NO image1.emf