A complete proposal includes the following components:

• Signed cover letter (electronic or scanned signature acceptable)
• 200 word abstract (Note: NCTI may contact winning teams to coordinate marketing language for press releases and web postings.)
• Up to five pages of narrative that include:
  • Research plan (description of use of technology)
  • Research activities (management plan and timeline)
• Resumes (three page limit for each) of key research staff
• Vendor profile (indicate the company’s ability to carry out the research plan within the budget and payment schedule)
• Budget form provided (see instructions on the form)
• Signed letter of commitment from both parties with the name and contact information of the prime researcher indicated. (A hard copy of this letter with original signatures will need to be mailed to NCTI if awarded.)

Submissions must be electronically time stamped by the deadline. You will receive an email receipt for your proposal. Reasonable accommodations must be requested one week prior to deadline.