AirForce SBIR 06 - COLAB - collaborative work environment

AIR FORCE
SBIR 06.1 Proposal Submission Instructions
The Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio,
is responsible for the implementation and management of the Air Force SBIR
Program. The Air Force Program Manager is Mr. Steve Guilfoos, 1-800-222-0336. For
general inquires or problems with the electronic submission, contact the
DoD Help Desk at 1-866-724-7457 (1-866-SBIRHLP) (8am to 5pm EST). For
technical questions about the topic during the pre-solicitation period (1
Nov through 12 Dec 05 ), contact the Topic Authors listed for each topic on
the website. For information on obtaining answers to your technical
questions during the formal solicitation period (13 Dec 05 through 13 Jan
06), go to http://www.dodsbir.net/sitis/. The Air Force SBIR Program is a mission-oriented program that integrates
the needs and requirements of the Air Force through R&D topics that have
military and commercial potential. Information can be found at the
following website: http://www.afrl.af.mil/sbir/index.htm.
PHASE I PROPOSAL SUBMISSION Read the DoD program solicitation at www.dodsbir.net/solicitation for
detailed instructions on proposal format and program requirements. When
you prepare your proposal, keep in mind that Phase I should address the
feasibility of a solution to the topic. For the Air Force, the contract
period of performance for Phase I shall be nine (9) months, and the award
shall not exceed $100,000. We will accept only one cost proposal per topic
proposal and it must address the entire nine-month contract period of
performance. The Phase I award winners must accomplish the majority of their primary
research during the first six months of the contract. Each Air Force
organization may request Phase II proposals prior to the completion of the
first six months of the contract based upon an evaluation of the
contractor's technical progress and review by the Air Force Technical point
of contact utilizing the criteria in section 4.3 of the DoD solicitation
The last three months of the nine-month Phase I contract will provide
project continuity for all Phase II award winners so no modification to the
Phase I contract should be necessary. Phase I proposals have a 25 page-
limit (excluding Company Commercialization Report). The Air Force will
evaluate and select Phase I proposals using review criteria based upon
technical merit, principal investigator qualifications, and
commercialization potential as discussed in this solicitation document. | |
|ALL PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS TO THE AIR FORCE PROGRAM MUST BE SUBMITTED |
|ELECTRONICALLY. | It is mandatory that the complete proposal submission -- DoD Proposal Cover
Sheet, entire Technical Proposal with any appendices, Cost Proposal, and
the Company Commercialization Report -- be submitted electronically through
the DoD SBIR website at http://www.dodsbir.net/submission. Each of these
documents is to be submitted separately through the website. Your complete
proposal must be submitted via the submissions site on or before the
6:00am EST, 13 January 2006 deadline. A hardcopy will not be accepted.
Signatures are not required at proposal submission when submitting
electronically. If you have any questions or problems with electronic
submission, contact the DoD SBIR Help Desk at 1-866-724-7457 (8am to 5pm
EST). Acceptable Format for On-Line Submission: All technical proposal files
must be in Portable Document Format (PDF) for evaluation purposes. The
Technical Proposal should include all graphics and attachments but should
not include the Cover Sheet or Company Commercialization Report (as these
items are completed separately). Cost Proposal information should be
provided by completing the on-line Cost Proposal form and including the
itemized listing (a-h) specified in the Cost Proposal section later in
these instructions. This itemized listing should be placed as the last
page(s) of the Technical Proposal Upload. (Note: Only one file can be
uploaded to the DoD Submission Site. Ensure that this single file includes
your complete Technical Proposal and the additional cost proposal
information.) Technical Proposals should conform to the limitations on margins and number
of pages specified in the front section of this DoD solicitation. However,
your cost proposal will only count as one page and your Cover Sheet will
only count as two, no matter how they print out after being converted.
Most proposals will be printed out on black and white printers so make sure
all graphics are distinguishable in black and white. It is strongly
encouraged that you perform a virus check on each submission to avoid
complications or delays in submitting your Technical Proposal. To verify
that your proposal has been received, click on the "Check Upload" icon to
view your proposal. Typically, your uploaded file will be virus checked
and converted to PDF within the hour. However, if your proposal does not
appear after an hour, please contact the DoD Help Desk. | |
|The Air Force recommends that you complete your submission early, as |
|computer traffic gets heavy near the solicitation closing and could slow |
|down the system. Do not wait until the last minute. The Air Force will |
|not be responsible for proposals being denied due to servers being "down" |
|or inaccessible. Please assure that your e-mail address listed in your |
|proposal is current and accurate. By the end of January, you will |
|receive an e-mail serving as our acknowledgement that we have received |
|your proposal. The Air Force is not responsible for notifying companies |
|that change their mailing address, their e-mail address, or company |
|official after proposal submission. |
AIR FORCE SBIR/STTR VIRTUAL SHOPPING MALL
As a means of drawing greater attention to SBIR accomplishments, the Air
Force has developed a Virtual Shopping Mall at
http://www.sbirsttrmall.com. Along with being an information resource
concerning SBIR policies and procedures, the Shopping Mall is designed to
help facilitate the Phase III transition process. In this regard, the
Shopping Mall features: (a) SBIR Impact / Success Stories written by the
Air Force; and (b) Phase I and Phase II summary reports that are written
and submitted by SBIR companies. Since summary reports are intended for
public viewing via the Internet, they should not contain classified,
sensitive, or proprietary information. Submission of a Phase I Final
Summary Report is a mandatory requirement for any company awarded a Phase I
contract in response to this solicitation. PHASE I PROPOSAL SUBMISSION CHECKLIST
Failure to meet any of the criteria will result in your proposal being
REJECTED and the Air Force will not evaluate your proposal. 1) The Air Force Phase I proposal shall be a nine month effort and the cost
shall not exceed $100,000. 2) The Air Force will accept only those proposals submitted electronically
via the DoD SBIR website (www.dodsbir.net/submission). 3) You must submit your Company Commercialization Report electronically via
the DoD SBIR website (www.dodsbir.net/submission).
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|NOTE: Even if your company has had no previous Phase I or II awards, you |
|must submit a Company Commercialization Report. Your proposal will not be|
|penalized in the evaluation process if your company has never had any SBIR|
|Phase Is or IIs in the past. | Key Personnel Identify in the technical proposal key personnel who will be involved in
this project, including information on directly related education and
experience. A resume of the principle investigator, including a list of
publications, if any, must be included. Resumes of proposed consultants, if
any, are also useful. Consultant resumes may be abbreviated. Please
identify any foreign nationals you expect to be involved in this project,
as a direct employee, subcontractor, or consultant. Please provide resumes,
country of origin and an explanation of the individual's involvement. Phase I Work Plan Outline | |
|NOTE: PROPRIETARY|
|INFORMATION SHALL |
|NOT BE INCLUDED IN |
|THIS WORK PLAN |
Your proposal work plan section should include the following:
1) Scope
List the major requirements and specifications of the effort.
2) Work Task Plan
Provide an outline of the work to be accomplished over the span of the
Phase I effort.
3) Milestone Schedule
4) Deliverables
a. Kickoff meeting within 30 days of contract start
b. Progress reports
c. Technical review within 6 months
d. Final report with SF 298
Cost Proposal
The on-line cost proposal is part of your proposal's 25 page limit and must
be at a level of detail that would enable Air Force personnel to determine
the purpose, necessity and reasonability of each cost element. Provide
sufficient information (a through h) on how funds will be used if the
contract is awarded. Include any additional cost proposal information as an
appendix in your technical proposal. The additional cost proposal
information will not count against the 25 page limit. a. Special Tooling and Test Equipment and Material: The i