Neutron Star Industry User Guide v2
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A Word document (763 KB) attached to Neutron Strategic Technology Advanced Research (Neutron-STAR) Advanced Research Announcement (ARA), from the Department of the Air Force. Due Oct 1, 2027, 12:00 AM (UTC-6).
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Neutron Strategic Technology Advanced Research
(Neutron STAR)
Advanced Research Announcement (ARA)
2069592294930
Industry User Guide
14 Mar 202314 Aug 2024
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Overview
Criteria for Use
CHAPTER 2: ARA SOLICITATION VARIATIONS CHAPTER 3: OPEN ARA WHITE PAPER PREPARATION Overview
White Paper Instructions
Proposal Instructions
CHAPTER 4: COMMUNICATION
CHAPTER 5: INDIVIDUAL SOLICIATION PROCESS CHAPTER 6: REVIEW INFORMATION
Evaluation Criteria
White Paper Review and Selection Process
Proposal Review and Selection Process
CHAPTER 7: AWARD PROCESS
Notification of Award Decision
Model Document
Technical and Cost Negotiations
Science & Technology (S&T) Program Protection
CHAPTER 8: ASSISTANCE INSTRUMENTS
Background
General
When a Grant Would be Awarded
When a Cooperative Agreement Would be Awarded
CHAPTER 9: OTHER TRANSACTIONS
Background
10 U.S.C. 4021 Research Projects
10 U.S.C. 4022 Prototype Project
CHAPTER 10: DEFINITIONS
EXHIBIT A: GRAPHIC DEPICTIONS OF COMMON ARA SOLICITATION VARIATIONS
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: Cover Page
Attachment 2: Standard Form 424 (Research and Related Senior/Key Person Profile) Attachment 3: Security Program Questionnaire
*The Government reserves the right to amend this user guide as necessary. The most current version will be updated to Government wide Point of Entry (GPE).
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Overview: 10 U.S.C.§4023 – Procurement for Experimental Purposes “The Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments may each buy ordnance, signal, chemical activity, transportation, energy, medical, space-flight, and aeronautical supplies, including parts and accessories, and designs thereof, that the Secretary of Defense or the Secretary concerned considers necessary for experimental or test purposes in the development of the best supplies that are needed for the national defense.” Criteria for Use: Use of an ARA to solicit for research and development is encouraged when: There is an increased focus on mission integration or need for an agile contracting methods for more advanced R&D programs The technology is a covered area under the five (5) topic areas listed in the solicitation and 10 U.S.C.§4023 Necessary for experimental or test purposes in the development of the best supplies and designs for national defense
CHAPTER 2: ARA SOLICIATION VARIATIONS: Variations of the ARA Solicitation process are available for use. The following types are commonly used, but are not considered all inclusive. (See Exhibit A for graphic depiction of some common ARA variations.)
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