Attachment 1: Written Abstract Instructions and Template

COVER SHEET

Abstract Title

Proposed Thrust Areas and Technical Office:
See RSO Section 4, Subsection II. Research Thrust Areas. No more than one Technical Office may be listed.

Proposer Organization:
Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone:

SAM/UEI:

Technical Point of Contact (POC)
Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Administrative POC
Name:
Mailing Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Other Team Members (subcontractors and consultants), if known/applicable Technical POC Name:
Organization:
Technical POC Name:
Organization:
Estimated Price/Rough Order of Magnitude
$
Estimated Period of Performance

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

The title page and attestation pages do not count against Page Limits. A response is required for all table elements and attestations. ABSTRACT GUIDELINES: Use of this template is required for all written 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 4 pages. This page limit does NOT include the following: Abstract Coversheet
Attestations
Bibliography (Optional)
Technical Papers (Optional)

Formatting Requirements: All submissions must be typed in English on 8.5" by 11" pages using a 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 before submitting the abstract.

Submission Requirements: Abstracts must be submitted in PDF or Microsoft Word format. The recommended file naming convention is “Organization Name_DARPA RSO 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.

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