Encl_1_Rev_-_Preproposal_Format.docx

PREPROPOSAL

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PREPROPOSAL

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Purpose: To describe the PI’s initial R&D concept, facilitate preliminary discussion with SEA 00C3, determine the appropriate funding category, verify the Navy need for the work, and allow preliminary technical review before major time and effort are spent on developing a full proposal.

Use for: New work and follow-on work to a completing work unit.

When: Submit at anytime. Preproposals for projects to start on 1 Oct must be received no later than 3:00 PM EST, 30 April 2014.

Length: 3-5 pages

Copies: 1 electronic copy (via email)

E-mail: SEA00C_RD@supsalv.org

Contact information:

Name: Mr. Ryan Webb (00C3) Phone: 202-781-4056

FORMAT SAMPLE

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

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 provide the estimated number of people, estimated number of days, how often and the purpose for the trip.

7. NAVY NEED:

a. State the Navy need or deficiency.

b. Explain how the preproposal addresses the need.

c. List any official requirements documents that support the need. (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 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. LITERATURE CITED:

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

13. RELATED ACTIVITIES:

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

b. State whether 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 state-of-the-art results.