APPENDIX-C.2-Task Description Document Model

Task Description Document (TDD)

When submitting a proposal to ARPA-H, using this model to describe the planned technical tasks and subtasks is strongly encouraged. All text in blue font may be deleted. There is no page limit to this Model.

Instructions:

Provide the general objective of the proposal and a list of the tasks and subtasks by Phase and Technical Area that are being described. For each task/subtask, provide: A general description of its objective.
A detailed description of the approach to be taken to accomplish it. Identification of where it will be performed (e.g., at a commercial laboratory; a non-profit site; on the campus of an academic institution, etc.). Identification (by name) of the primary organization (prime contractor, sub-awardee(s), consultant(s)) responsible for its execution. Identification of all deliverables (e.g., data, reports, software) to be provided to the government in support of the proposed tasks/subtasks. Identification of whether it will involve human- and/or animal subject research. Measurable milestones (A demonstration, event/activity that marks its progress or completion. For example, for an assay to be developed, a milestone stating that “the assay has been validated” is not sufficient; instead, it should specify quantitative performance criteria, such as “the assay achieves at least 95% sensitivity and 90% specificity.”) The tasks identified, and associated milestones, must be cross-walked to the Cost Proposal submission requirements as well.

Ensure the tasks and subtasks identified are also listed within the spreadsheets found under the tabs entitled “PH I - By Task & Sub Task, and PH II - By Task & Sub Task, PH III - By Task & Sub Task of the appropriate Cost Workbook. There is a spreadsheet for each Phase of this effort within each Workbook.

A summary of the effort and why it matters:

Task List. The tasks/subtasks described herein are as follows. Breakout tasks, subtasks by Phase, by Technical Area as appropriate.

PHASE: #

1.1.0Task Title
1.1.1Subtask Title
1.1.2Subtask Title
1.1.3Subtask Title

1.2.0Task Title
1.2.1Subtask Title
1.2.2Subtask Title
1.2.3Subtask Title

Repeat, as needed.
Within each of the tables, provide the information requested. Add tables as needed. Do not include proprietary information.

PHASE:# Task: #.#.# Title:
Task Objective
Task Description
Detailed description of the approach.
Location
Where the work will be performed.
Organization Responsible for Task