**Format for submission of partnership program proposals**

**GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:**

1.  Do **not** exceed 50 pages, including figures, charts, photos, and
    other ancillary materials.

    -   The content of the first 30 pages is defined in the Project
        Description section below.

    -   No more than 20 additional pages may be used to provide
        biographical sketches of personnel who will participate in the
        project, budget information, facilities description, a matrix of
        primary participants, related funding/efforts, etc. All PIs and
        Co-PIs must possess an active clearance or obtain one through
        your organization in order to participate in Partnership
        projects. NCMR project funding is not intended for use in
        obtaining clearances. 

    -   **Any proposal that exceeds 30 pages of content or 50 total
        pages will be returned unevaluated.**

2.  **Use appropriate classification paragraph and page markings**.
    Highest classification allowed is US DoD SECRET. Caveats, codewords,
    compartments, and Restricted Data from DoD or other organizations
    cannot be handled/processed.

3.  See page 9 for additional submittal instructions.

4.  Name your proposal file with the NCMR Tracking Number you were
    assigned for your white paper.

5.  Use Arial 12 pt. for the font.

6.  Include a statement as to the availability of the proposed work
    force. Include information about relevant or related work that each
    is performing.

7.  Provide an electronic copy as a single file of your complete
    Partnership proposal (content and ancillary materials as in the
    attached format template) to The MITRE Corporation by COB, 19
    Dec 07. Late proposals will not be accepted.

8.  In your email, use the subject line "NCMR ID# 'your assigned ID#'
    MASINT Partnership Proposal Submission" to help identify your
    proposal. **Name your proposal file with the NCMR Tracking Number
    you were assigned for your white paper.** Provide electronic copies
    to the following:

    -   Pearl Khuo, The MITRE Corporation:

        -   **Unclassified email: pkhuo@mitre.org** (Send an email to
            this unclass address stating the NCMR ID \# in the subject
            line and indicate to which classified email address below
            you have sent your proposal)

        -   **Classified email addresses**:

            -   **SIPRNET:** cnkhupx@dia.smil.mil

            -   **JWICS:** cnkhupx@dia.ic.gov

> **(NOTE: The FILE SIZE LIMIT is 10 MB for both email message and
> attachment together on both SIPRNET and JWICS.)**

-   If you do not receive an unclassified confirmation email from Pearl
    Khuo within 24-48 hours, call/email to confirm receipt.

-   If you don't have access to SIPRNET or JWICS, please call and email
    in advance to negotiate a method to send your proposal.

-   Optional: send pdf backup copy to Colista Reynolds at Sandia
    National Laboratories:

    -   JWICS: abreycl@doe.ic.gov

    -   SIPRNET: creynols@sandia.contractor.doe.sgov.gov

# FY08 Partnership Proposal for MASINT Consortium {#fy08-partnership-proposal-for-masint-consortium .unnumbered}

# Due Date = COB December 19, 2007 {#due-date-cob-december-19-2007 .unnumbered}

NCMR Tracking #:      

**Title OF PROPOSAL**:      

**Primary Technical Area to Be Addressed**:      

**For the Primary Technical Area, choose from the following and list in
order of applicability. \[WMD Chemical/Biological, WMD Nuclear,
Missiles, DEW,** **Counter Terrorism/Counter Insurgency (General),
Counter Terrorism/Counter Insurgency (Explosives), Counter
Terrorism/Counter Insurgency (Biometrics), Enabling Technology\] Include
a (P) after the primary area (listed first).**

**Principal Investigator:      **

The Principal Investigator should be the project administrator who is
responsible for contracting the funding with DIA.

**Phone:       Fax:       Email:      **

**Postal Address:      **

**Lead Organization:** The Lead Organization should be the organization
that will directly receive the funding from DIA should this project be
awarded. The Principal Investigator will normally be from the Lead
Organization.

**     **

**Proposed Partner Institutions and Their Roles**: For Proposed Partner
Institutions, briefly identify proposed partners and give a short phrase
describing their respective roles.

     

**Request is for a budget of**       **for the following period:**      
to      ; **first-year funding of**      .

A quick indication of how much budget is needed: Identify the proposal's
total funding level and the total period of time (e.g., 1 year, 2
years). In addition, indicate how much funding is needed the first year.
Example: "\$6,000,000 over a total period of 3 years; first-year funding
of \$2,500,000." Please remember to include adequate budget for
purchases and for travel, especially to Consortium meetings (at least 2
per year). Be aware that all projects are reviewed annually and that
continued funding depends on progress and other considerations.

**Project Description**: Please use the following format for the project
description section. For each section/subsection, a classification
marking and a maximum number of pages are indicated. Section 1 must be
unclassified. Section 2.a and Section 3 must be Secret. For places where
"Unclassified or Secret" is indicated, you may determine the
classification level needed. Please mark your document correctly.

1\. [Summary/Abstract]{.underline} (must be unclassified) (1 page max)

Provide an overview of the project at an unclassified technical level.

     

2\. [Description]{.underline}

> a\. [Project Objectives]{.underline} (must be Secret) (2 pages max)

Explain what types of problems and technical/operational limitations
will be addressed by this work. Identify the types of
MASINT/Intelligence issues this technology will address.

>      
>
> b\. [Background]{.underline} (Unclassified or Secret level) (2 pages
> max)

Provide a context for the technical approach and research plan. Provide
justification with regard to novelty of the project and compare the
proposed work to the state-of-the-art work in the corresponding field,
explicitly identifying what the project will contribute to the field.
(State what is already known/available in the subject area. Clearly
indicate what the new work will add.)

>      
>
> c\. [Technical Approach]{.underline} (Unclassified or Secret level)
> (10 pages max)

Discuss what will be accomplished during the project. Identify technical
activities and products. Include success criteria/metrics and tests by
which the research /development will be evaluated.   These metrics and
tests need to be specific.  If quantitative tests are planned and the
precise test to be performed is known beforehand, please state where the
boundary between success and failure lies.  If a model/algorithms area
will be developed, please state how it will be validated.  Provide
justification with regard to novelty of the project and compare the
proposed work to the state-of-the-art work in the corresponding field,
explicitly identifying what the project will contribute to the field.

>      
>
> d\. [Research Plan]{.underline} (Unclassified or Secret level) (14
> pages max)

Present logical flow of work, what each organization will be doing, and
the high-level work breakdown of tasks. (Indicate who will do which step
and how steps will be integrated). Proposals should discuss risk
(especially technical and schedule) and suggest mitigation plans.
Potential delays due to vendors or fabrication should be identified.

>      

3\. [Impact and Transition Opportunities (must be Secret) (1 page
max)]{.underline}

Please provide a discussion of (1) what technical advances will be
realized through this work and (2) what MASINT mission capabilities
could be enhanced or added based on successful completion of the
research. Describe how, when complete, this technology would/could be
transitioned to existing organizations (DIA-DTT, others) or moved into
applied research projects. Define the level of maturity at the
completion of the work.

     

**References**

     

**Biographical sketches of primary participants**: Write a maximum of 2
pages per primary participant. You do not need to include every person
who will be working on your project.

     

**Budget**: You may present your budget in whatever format you choose.
However:

BREAKDOWN BY YEAR: Display an estimated budget for EACH YEAR of your
project, plus CUMULATIVE for the entire project. Pay special attention
to the first year. Please remember that awards are for one-year grants,
with renewal applications each year. While you will provide details of
several years, you should be very clear on what will be accomplished
within the first year and what funding is needed for the first year.

FURTHER BREAKDOWN: Within each year or cumulative breakdown:

-   Provide [cost by organization]{.underline} (each partner).

-   Within organization, provide [level of staffing]{.underline} needed
    by category (e.g., Senior technical, Junior technical,
    administration). Provide [cost by category]{.underline} of staffing.

-   Within organization, provide [equipment]{.underline} planned to be
    purchased/rented/leased. Identify if any equipment would be
    transitioned to the government. Identify existing resources to be
    used for this project. Identify which equipment to be purchased will
    be retained.

-   Within organization, provide any [other planned purchase
    expenses]{.underline}.

-   Within organization, provide any [facility/laboratory
    costs]{.underline}.

-   Within organization, provide [estimated travel expenses]{.underline}
    (include both project-specific and participation in the Consortium
    meetings (at least 2 per year)).

-   Within organization, provide [any other costs]{.underline}.

-   [Summarize]{.underline} total yearly costs, within and across
    organizations.

     

**Primary Participants**:

  ----------- ----------------- ---------- ----------- ------------ --------------
  **Name**    **Institution**   **Role**   **Phone**   **E-Mail**   **Address**

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                         
  ----------- ----------------- ---------- ----------- ------------ --------------

## Current and Pending Related Efforts/Funding

The following information should be provided for each investigator and
other senior personnel. Failure to provide this information may delay
consideration of the proposal. Please replicate or delete portions of
the table as needed.

+----------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
| Investigator:              | Agency to which related proposal has    |
|                            | been/will be submitted:                 |
|                            |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
+----------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
| Support: Current Pending   |                                         |
| Submission Planned in Near |                                         |
| Future \*Transfer of       |                                         |
| support                    |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Project/Proposal Title:    |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Source of Support:         |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Total Award Amount:        |                                         |
| \$      Total Award Period |                                         |
| Covered:                   |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Location of Project:       |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Person-Months Per Year     |                                         |
| Committed to the Project:  |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
+----------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
| Support: Current Pending   |                                         |
| Submission Planned in Near |                                         |
| Future \*Transfer of       |                                         |
| support                    |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Project/Proposal Title:    |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Source of Support:         |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Total Award Amount:        |                                         |
| \$      Total Award Period |                                         |
| Covered:                   |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Location of Project:       |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Person-Months Per Year     |                                         |
| Committed to the Project:  |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
+----------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
| Investigator:              | Agency to which related proposal has    |
|                            | been/will be submitted:                 |
|                            |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
+----------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
| Support: Current Pending   |                                         |
| Submission Planned in Near |                                         |
| Future \*Transfer of       |                                         |
| support                    |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Project/Proposal Title:    |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Source of Support:         |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Total Award Amount:        |                                         |
| \$      Total Award Period |                                         |
| Covered:                   |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Location of Project:       |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Person-Months Per Year     |                                         |
| Committed to the Project:  |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
+----------------------------+-----------------------------------------+
| Support: Current Pending   |                                         |
| Submission Planned in Near |                                         |
| Future \*Transfer of       |                                         |
| support                    |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Project/Proposal Title:    |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Source of Support:         |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Total Award Amount:        |                                         |
| \$      Total Award Period |                                         |
| Covered:                   |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Location of Project:       |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
| Person-Months Per Year     |                                         |
| Committed to the Project:  |                                         |
|                            |                                         |
+----------------------------+-----------------------------------------+

\*If this project has previously been funded by another agency, please
list and furnish information for immediately preceding funding period.

### C. Facilities, Equipment & other resources {#c.-facilities-equipment-other-resources .unnumbered}

> NOTE THAT [CLASSIFIED PROCESSING CAPABILITIES]{.underline} MUST BE
> LISTED SEPARATELY UNDER HEADING C.

FAcilities: Identify the facilities to be used at each performance site
listed and, as appropriate, indicate their capacities, pertinent
capabilities, relative proximity, and extent of availability to the
project. Use "Other" to describe the facilities at any other performance
sites listed and at sites for field studies.

**Laboratory**:      

**Clinical**:      

**Animal**:      

**Computer**:      

**Office**:      

**Other**:      

major equipment: List the most important items available for this
project and, as appropriate, identify the location and pertinent
capabilities of each.

**     **

other resources: Provide any information describing the other resources
available for the project. Identify support services such as consultant,
secretarial, machine shop, and electronics shop, and the extent to which
they will be available for the project. Include an explanation of any
consortium/contractual arrangements with other organizations.

**     **

### D. Classified Processing Capabilities {#d.-classified-processing-capabilities .unnumbered}

classified proceSsing capabilities: Identify the classified processing
facilities and other capabilities to be used at each performance site
listed and, as appropriate, indicate their capacities, pertinent
capabilities, relative proximity, and extent of availability to the
project. Use "Other" to describe those at any other performance sites
listed and at sites for field studies.

**Cleared Staff**:      

**Laboratory**:      

**Office/Conference**:      

**Computer**:      

**Classified Networks/Email**:      

**Phone/Other Communication**:      

**Other**:      

**Special information and supplementary documentation**: Add whatever
else you think is needed to adequately support your proposal. Delete
this section if it is not needed.

     

[Additional Instructions for Submitting the FY08 NCMR Partnership
Proposal]{.underline}:

1)  This form is sent to you unprotected so that you have complete
    editing freedom. We recommend you save a copy before you start
    editing. Format to meet your specific needs.

2)  If you are using this form, your proposal will be classified and
    should be a request for funding from the National Consortium for
    MASINT Research (NCMR) "[Partnership]{.underline}" funds pool. *If
    it is a request for funding from the NCMR [NSF]{.underline} funds
    pool, you are using the wrong form. NSF requests use of the NSF
    FastLane process.* Since the proposal will be classified, please
    move the template to a classified computer, mark the document
    appropriately, and submit it through classified channels.

3)  If you have general questions about the process, please contact
    Colista Reynolds at Sandia National Laboratories at 505-844-8210,
    email: creynol@sandia.gov.

4)  For specific questions about the process, please contact Pearl Khuo
    at The MITRE Corporation, at 703-983-7380, email:
    [pkhuo@mitre.org](mailto:nczaruk@mitre.org), or at DIA, at
    703-907-0494.

5)  Please provide an electronic copy of your
    *[Partnership]{.underline}* proposal making sure to include all the
    above information to Pearl Khuo at The MITRE Corporation by COB, 19
    December 2007.[^1] Late proposals will not be accepted. Please use
    the subject line "NCMR ID# 'your assigned ID#' NCMR Partnership
    Proposal Submission" to help identify your proposal. Name your
    proposal file with the NCMR Tracking Number you were assigned for
    your white paper. Provide electronic copies to the following:

-   Pearl Khuo, The MITRE Corporation:

    a.  unclassified email: pkhuo@mitre.org (Send an email to this
        unclass address stating the NCMR ID \# in the subject line and
        indicate to which classified email address below you have sent
        your proposal)

    b.  classified email addresses:

-   Pearl Khuo:

-   JWICS cnkhupx@dia.ic.gov or

-   SIPRNET cnkhupx@dia.smil.mil

-   If you do not receive an unclassified confirmation email from Pearl
    Khuo within 24-48 hours, call/email to confirm receipt.

-   If you don't have access to SIPRNET or JWICS, please call and email
    *in advance* to negotiate a method to send your proposal.

[^1]: There is a 10 MB size limit for SIPRNET and JWICS email. If you
    send your file PDF, you are probably well under these limit. If you
    send a Word document with lots of graphics, you should check your
    file size first.