Attachment B Abstract Instructions and Template

DARPA-PS-26-115: Multi X Office (MXO)Office-wide Innovative Solutions Opening

Abstract Instructions and Template

Use of this template is mandatory for all abstract submissions to this solicitation. This document must include all components described herein and must be submitted in PDF or Microsoft Word formats. All submissions must be written in English, and all pages shall be formatted for printing on 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper with 1-inch margins and font size no smaller than 12-point. Font sizes of 8 or 10-point may be used for figures, tables, and charts.

Abstracts shall not exceed 6 pages. Abstracts should be at the UNCLASSIFIED or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) level. All proprietary data and information should be appropriately marked.

Page limit includes:
Page limit does NOT include:
All text, figures, tables, and charts
Cover Sheet

Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) Cost

Bibliography

Proposers are required to submit an abstract before submitting a full proposal. DARPA will respond to abstracts with a statement as to whether DARPA: Invites the proposer to submit a full proposal or,
Does not invite the proposer to submit a full proposal with a rationale for this decision.

Only proposers who receive an invitation to submit a full proposal from DARPA following abstract review are eligible to submit a full proposal. Proposals submitted by proposers who did not submit an abstract, or who did not receive an invitation to propose, will not be evaluated. A favorable response to an abstract does not guarantee that a subsequent proposal will be selected for award negotiation. DARPA will make a reasonable attempt to provide official notifications regarding abstract review outcomes within 30 calendar days of submission. Notifications will be sent via email to the Technical and/or Administrative points of contact listed on the abstract cover sheet.

Abstracts must be submitted through the Broad Agency Announcement Tool, must follow the instructions outlined herein, and must be received by DARPA no later than the due date and time listed in the Overview Information section. Abstracts received after this time and date may not be reviewed. Please see Proposer Instructions: General Terms and Conditions for instructions on submitting abstracts via the Broad Agency Announcement Tool (BAAT), as well as Attachment A for guidance on how to utilize BAAT.

COVER SHEET

[PRIME ORGANIZATION LOGO]

Abstract Title

MXO Thrust Area

Type of Organization

Choose all that apply: Large Organization, Small Disadvantaged Organization, Other Small Organization, HBCU, MI, Other Educational, Other Nonprofit