210.Y March 03, 2003

Dear Prospective Offerors:

Enclosed for your consideration is a draft Cooperative Agreement Notice
(CAN). Comments are invited from potential recipients on all aspects of
the draft documentation, including the requirements, schedules, proposal
instructions and evaluation approaches. Potential recipients are
specifically requested to identify unnecessary or inefficient
requirements. Comments are also requested on any perceived safety,
occupational health, security (including information technology
security), environmental, exports control, and/or other programmatic
risk issues associated with performance of any cooperative agreement
resulting from this CAN.

The purpose of this CAN is to incorporate current research on teaching
and learning with technology to achieve meaningful utilization of
innovative and immersive technology in the learning environment. This
investigation is expected to efficiently develop world-class educational
products that are poised for the widest possible market diffusion, that
inspire and educate, that use innovative methods or emerging
technologies, and that clearly address educational standards utilizing
NASA data. LEARNERS II seeks products that enhance the ability to
represent NASA missions and activities as virtual experiences, engaging
and immersing the learner in as much of a sensory experience as relates
to an effective learning experience.

The following narrative highlights some of the important aspects of the
draft CAN. It is not intended to cover all requirements.

1.  Total funding for this solicitation is \$750,000 per year to be
    divided among the cooperative agreement recipients. There is also
    the possibility of an additional \$50,000.00 to be available for the
    second performance year.

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1.  It is anticipated that proposals from education professionals,
    commercial industry, academia, non-profit enterprises, and
    educational foundations will be received in response to this CAN.
    Two "model" cooperative agreements containing terms and conditions
    and special requirements for Education and Non-Profit Organizations
    Recipients and for Commercial Firm Recipients are enclosed which are
    as close to the final product as possible.

2.  It is NASA policy that, in general, research with foreign
    organizations will not be conducted through grants or cooperative
    agreements, but instead will be accomplished on a
    no-exchange-of-funds basis. An award may not be made to a foreign
    government. However, if selected as the best available source, an
    award may be made to a foreign firm.

3.  Due to an organizational conflict of interest, the University of
    Maryland Baltimore County and/or its affiliates are prohibited from
    responding to this CAN.

4.  All comments on this draft CAN must be submitted in writing by mail
    or email me at:

> Lynne Hoppel, Code 210.Y
>
> NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
>
> Bldg. 28, Rm. W115
>
> Greenbelt Road
>
> Greenbelt, MD 20771
>
> Lynne.C.Hoppel@nasa.gov

You are cautioned that this draft documentation is not to be considered
as a solicitation for award, and that NASA is not requesting proposals
in response to this draft publication. Comments on this draft CAN are
due 30 days after draft CAN release, March 3, 2003.

Your continued interest in this procurement to support NASA\'s Education
Project Office is greatly appreciated.

Cordially,

(original signed by)

Lynne C. Hoppel

Contracting Officer

Enclosure

DRAFT COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT NOTICE (CAN) NO. CAN-03-LTP-01

\"**L**eading **E**ducators to **A**pplications, **R**esearch and
**N**ASA-related **E**ducational **R**esources in **S**cience II
(LEARNERS II)\"

February 03, 2003

Safety is the freedom from those conditions that can cause death,
injury, occupational illness, damage to or loss of equipment or
property, or damage to the environment. NASA\'s safety priority is to
protect: (1) the public, (2) astronauts and pilots, (3) the NASA
workforce (including employees working under NASA award instruments),
and (4) high-value equipment and property.

# Schedule

  ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------
  **Release Solicitation**                 **Release**

  Letters of Intent Due                    Release + 30 days

  Proposals Due                            Release + 45 days
  ---------------------------------------- ------------------------------

# Overview

## NASA Vision

> To improve life here,
>
> To extend life to there,
>
> To find life beyond

## NASA Mission

> To understand and protect our home planet
>
> To explore the Universe and search for life
>
> To inspire the next generation of explorers
>
> ...as only NASA can

### NASA Education Priorities:

-   Motivating K -- 16+ students to pursue careers in science, math and
    engineering

-   Providing educators with unique teaching tools and compelling
    teaching experiences

-   Seeking to ensure that we are investing the taxpayer's resources
    wisely

-   Engaging minority and underrepresented students, educators, and
    researchers in NASA's education program

## Learning Technologies Project

The NASA Learning Technologies Project (LTP) is NASA's educational
technology incubator. The Learning Technologies Project is part of the
Educational Technology Program of NASA's Education Division (see [NASA
Implementation Plan for
Education](http://www.hq.nasa.gov/education/ed_implmt_plan/exec.htm) at
http://www.hq.nasa.gov/education/ed_implmt_plan/exec.htm). The Learning
Technologies Project funds activities that incorporate NASA content with
revolutionary technologies or innovative use of entrenched technologies
to enhance education in the areas of math and science. NASA content
refers to information that will highlight NASA's personnel, facilities,
and missions from one or more of the five Enterprises (see Section 3.1
for description). To accomplish this, the LTP couples the
entrepreneurial talents of the education professionals, commercial
industry, academia, non-profit enterprises, educational foundations, and
NASA to develop educational technology that engages and educates
learners who may have diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and
abilities.

The purpose of this **LEARNERS** (**L**eading **E**ducators to
**A**pplications, **R**esearch, & **N**ASA-related **E**ducational
**R**esources in **S**cience) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) is to
help focus research and development in education that highlight NASA's
scientific, engineering, and technology contributions. In order to
achieve this objective, LEARNERS will support the development of remote
experiences of NASA missions through virtual reality using
computer-based interactive environments, and where possible, maximize
the delivery of these experiences through sensory-rich immersive
technology.

## LTP Vision

Support the widest possible dissemination of educational technology that
engages and immerses the learner in compelling scientific and
mathematical concepts utilizing NASA data.

## LTP Mission

Efficiently develop world-class educational products that are poised for
the widest possible market diffusion, that inspire and educate, that use
innovative methods or emerging technologies, and that clearly address
educational standards utilizing NASA data. These products must account
for diverse learning environments when applicable and possible.

## LTP Goals

-   Cultivate and develop innovative technology solutions that enhance
    the educational experience with no additional burden to teachers.

-   Research and develop an engaging educational experience that uses
    immersive technologies and NASA data to increase science and math
    literacy.

-   Capitalize on NASA Enterprise's (See 3.1 for description) research
    and development resources that showcase their technologies in a
    manner that stimulates further educational and scientific
    applications of those technologies.

-   Nurture educational partnership agreements and facilitate further
    entrepreneurial enterprise and commercial opportunities for the
    educational community.

-   Contribute to a richly evolving and highly sustainable release of
    NASA educational products that are replicable and scaleable within
    the educational community.

-   Promote exposure of NASA-developed technology, and research and
    development activities into the learning environment.

# Objective of this Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN)

## Scope of Technology

Products should leverage NASA-unique content of one or more of the five
NASA Enterprises: Aerospace Technology, Earth Science, Human Space
Flight, Biological and Physical Research, and Space Science.

LEARNERS\' seeks innovative educational technology products for delivery
of NASA content directly to learners via various venues including
stand-alone and internet-based computers, the classroom, tech museums,
science centers, and other learning environments. Recipients shall
incorporate current research on teaching and learning with technology to
achieve meaningful utilization of innovative and immersive technology in
the learning environment. LEARNERS seeks products that enhance the
ability to represent NASA missions and activities as virtual
experiences, engaging and immersing the learner in as much of a sensory
experience as relates to an effective learning experience.

## Partnership Approach 

Any qualified individual or group including, but not limited to,
academia, industry, private and public organizations, and the government
may propose. NASA specifically encourages team efforts that have a
demonstrated understanding of effective pedagogical methods and a track
record for implementing the proposed technology. This combination
implies a successful mix of the education community, the education
industry, academia, government, and commercial industry. Strong
partnerships leverage ongoing developments intended to maximize
pedagogical impact and maximum diffusion of engaging educational
technology products. In addition, recipients shall demonstrate alliance
with NASA Enterprise-based programs.

***Note:** **LEARNERS is intended to provide tools for the learning
community and is not intended to conduct information technology research
and development. ***

## Statement of NASA role in the Cooperative Agreement

> NASA will have substantial involvement in the activity as described
> below:

a.  Participation through its enterprises, as appropriate, in the
    formulation of strategies, milestone definition, and the NASA impact
    of the product;

b.  Facilitating access to NASA resources

c.  Coordination of project activities with other NASA education
    activities within NASA and within and across enterprises

d.  Dissemination of investigator products to schools, teachers and
    professional education associations through its education product
    distribution network.

e.  Coordination of teacher training on the NASA-related components of
    the product through NASA field centers' Education Offices and the
    enterprises.

+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
| Aerospace Technology                | [ht                            |
|                                     | tp://www.aerospace.nasa.gov](h |
| William Anderson                    | ttp://www.aerospace.nasa.gov/) |
|                                     |                                |
|                                     | <wanderso@hq.nasa.gov>         |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
| Biological and Physical Research    | [ht                            |
|                                     | tp://spaceresearch.nasa.gov](h |
| Bonnie McClain                      | ttp://spaceresearch.nasa.gov/) |
|                                     |                                |
|                                     | <bmcclain@hq.nasa.gov>         |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
| Earth Science                       | [http://www.earth.nasa.go      |
|                                     | v](http://www.earth.nasa.gov/) |
| Blanche Meeson                      |                                |
|                                     | <bmeeson@hq.nasa.gov>          |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
| Space Flight, Human Exploration and | [http://spaceflight.nasa.gov]  |
| Development of Space (HEDS)         | (http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/) |
|                                     |                                |
| Deborah Hale                        | [dhale@                        |
|                                     | hq.nasa.                       |
|                                     | gov](mailto:dhale@hq.nasa.gov) |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+
| Space Science and Astrobiology      | [                              |
|                                     | http://spacescience.nasa.gov]( |
| Jeff Rosendhal                      | http://spacescience.nasa.gov/) |
|                                     |                                |
|                                     | <jrosendh@hq.nasa.gov>         |
+-------------------------------------+--------------------------------+

> It is expected that one or more of NASA\'s Enterprises will have
> substantial involvement in the Cooperative Agreement. Substantial
> involvement refers to the fact that a NASA representative named by
> NASA is expected to be a member of the planning and development team
> for the product and have a role in project decision-making.
> Endorsement of the proposed activity by one or more of NASA\'s
> Enterprises or a mission within that enterprise is required.

## Milestones and Reports

Recipients shall propose and implement a schedule that identifies major
project tasks and milestones. Projects are expected to identify a set of
clearly defined metrics to measure progress toward one or more of the
NASA Education Priorities (Section 2.2.1).

To ensure collection of systemic evaluation data on each project, basic
reporting is required:

> 1\. Successful applicants shall report on these metrics according to
> the following schedule:
>
> Each fiscal quarter, provide financial reports and updates on project
> activities.
>
> A quarterly review of a project shall be held via videoconferencing or
> teleconferencing, with the LEARNERS Manager, Learning Technologies
> Project Manager, the Educational Technology Program Officer, and other
> personnel, as invited by Educational Technology Program Management.
>
> An annual summary report and demonstration of the product is required.
> All projects shall be reviewed annually to determine their progress
> measured against their milestones.

1.  To foster communication within the program, the following
    participation is required:

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1.  Annual NASA Education Technology Program conference held in Spring,
    generally between months of April -- May.

2.  Training workshops for NASA internal dissemination channels,
    including but not limited to the Education Resource Center Network
    and the Aerospace Education Specialists Program.

# Performance Period

A cooperative agreement awarded as a result of this CAN will provide for
a basic performance period of 1 year with a possible 1-year extension
period, bringing the total performance period to a potential 2-year
term. The Government will assess the progress of the research efforts
during the first year of performance. Based on this assessment, the
Government may elect to extend the cooperative agreement for an
additional 1-year.

# Contributions

Educational and non-profit organizations recipients of cooperative
agreements are not required to cost share; however, NASA may accept cost
sharing when voluntarily offered by educational and non-profit
organizations. The commercial recipient is expected to contribute at
least 50 percent of the total resources necessary to accomplish this
cooperative agreement effort.

Recipient contributions may be cash, non-cash (in-kind) or both.
[Non-cash or in-kind contributions]{.underline} may be in the form of
personnel resources (where cost accounting methods allow accumulation of
such costs), real property, equipment, supplies and other expendable
property, and the value of goods and services directly benefiting and
specifically identifiable to the project or program.

Section 3.3 describes NASA\'s substantial involvement to cooperative
agreement recipients. As part of its proposal package, the recipient may
also identify additional non-cash or in-kind resources it wishes NASA to
contribute.

Cost sharing for commercial recipients is addressed in paragraph
1274.204 (b) and for educational institutions and other non-profit
organizations are addressed in paragraph 1260.13 (b) of the NASA Grant
and Cooperative Agreement Handbook.

The NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook can be accessed at:

<http://genesis.gsfc.nasa.gov/grants/grants.htm#GrantsForms>

# Model Cooperative Agreement

Two model cooperative agreements are provided hereto as appendices to
this CAN. GSFC intends to award a cooperative agreement that maintains
the spirit of these documents. These documents contain passages from the
NASA Grants and Cooperative Agreement Handbook as applicable for
Agreements with Educational and Non-Profit recipients (Appendix E) and
Agreements for Commercial Firm recipients (Appendix F). It is NASA
policy that, in general, research with foreign organizations will not be
conducted through grants or cooperative agreements, but instead will be
accomplished on a no-exchange-of-funds basis. In these cases, NASA
enters into agreements undertaking projects of international scientific
collaboration. NASA policy on performing research with foreign
organizations on a no-exchange-of-funds basis is set forth at NFS
1835.016-70.

# Proposal Instructions

## General Proposal Guidelines

In order to plan for a timely and efficient peer review process, a
Letter of Intent to Propose is required to be submitted. Instructions
for submission of a Letter of Intent to Propose is provided as Appendix
G.

All questions regarding this Cooperative Agreement Notice shall be
submitted [in writing]{.underline} by the date found in Section 1
entitled, \"Schedule\" and addressed to:

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center

Attn: Lynne Hoppel/Code 210.Y

Earth Sciences Procurement Office

Greenbelt Road, Bldg. 28, Rm. W115

Greenbelt, MD 20771

[Lynne.C.Hoppel@.nasa.gov](mailto:Lynne.C.Hoppel@gsfc.nasa.gov)

Delivery of proposals shall be made to the primary delivery location at
NASA GSFC. COMMERCIAL DELIVERY PERSONNEL: This proposal must be hand
carried directly to the GSFC Building 16W loading dock for examination
and X-ray (entrance on Soil Conservation Road, approximately two blocks
north of Greenbelt Rd.). You must contact Lynne Hoppel Contracting
Officer, at 301-286-3035 at the time of delivering this package for
pickup from the loading dock. Building 16W Loading dock hours are 8:00
AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except Government Holidays. After
inspection in Building 16W, proposals must be delivered to the Bid Room
in Room 500 of Building 8 by the offeror. Persons delivering proposals
to the Bid Room must be escorted to the Bid Room by GSFC personnel.
**Offerors who intend to hand-deliver proposals should plan on arriving
a minimum of one hour prior to the designated delivery time in Block 9
of the Standard Form 33 to allow for proposal inspection.**

Also, Offerors will submit by the due date a second original plus 5
paper copies of the proposal to:

> Attn: Nancy MacLennan
>
> LEARNERS CAN II
>
> NASA Peer Review Services
>
> 500 E. St., SW, Suite 200
>
> Washington, DC 20024

TWO proposal cover pages are required as part of the proposal. The first
is a **[hard copy]{.underline}** (see below for instructions on how to
acquire the proposal hardcopy from the online system) that must be
signed by the Principal Investigator and an official by title of the
investigator's organization who is authorized to commit the
organization. This authorizing signature also certifies that the
proposing institution has read and is in compliance with the required
certifications printed in full, therefore, these certifications do not
need to be submitted separately. This page will not be counted against
the page limit of the proposal.

The second proposal cover page must be submitted
**[electronically]{.underline}** to the SYS-EYFUS Web site located at
http://proposals.hq.nasa.gov/. If the respondent has submitted an
electronic Notice of Intent (Appendix G) to SYS-EYFUS, the same user
UserID and password can be used to complete the electronic proposal
cover page. If the respondent obtained a User ID and password in the
process of submitting a proposal for a previous research opportunity
announcement, the same user UserID and password can be used to complete
the electronic proposal cover page in response to this research
opportunity announcement. Be sure to click on "Edit Personal
Information" if any of your correspondence information in SYS-EYFUS is
not current.

If you do not have a SYS-EYFUS UserID or password, you may obtain one
electronically by going to
[*http://proposals.hq.nasa.gov*](http://proposals.hq.nasa.gov/) and
performing the following steps:

• Click the hyperlink for **new user, which** will take you to the
Personal Information Search Page.

• Enter your first and last name. SYS-EYFUS will **search** for your
record information in the SYS-EYFUS database.

• Confirm your personal information by **choosing** the record
displayed.

• Select **continue**, and a User ID and password will be e-mailed to
you.

• Once you receive your User ID and Password, **login** to the SYS-EYFUS
Web site and follow the instructions for **New Proposal Cover Page.**

Respondents without access to the Web or who experience difficulty in
using this site may contact the Help Desk at proposals@hq.nasa.gov (or
call 202.479.9376) for assistance. After you have submitted your notice
of intent or proposal cover page electronically, if you are unsure if it
has been successfully submitted, do not re-submit. Please call the Help
Desk. They will be able to promptly tell you if your submission has been
received. Please note that submission of the electronic cover page does
[not]{.underline} satisfy the deadline for proposal submission.

Proposals received in response to this CAN will be used only for
evaluation purposes. NASA does not allow a proposal, the contents of
which are not available without restriction from another source, or any
unique ideas submitted in response to a CAN to be used as the basis of a
solicitation or in negotiation with other organizations, nor is a
pre-award synopsis published for individual proposals.

A solicited proposal that results in a NASA award becomes part of the
record of that transaction and may be available to the public on
specific request; however, information or material that NASA and the
recipient mutually agree to be of a privileged nature will be held in
confidence to the extent permitted by law, including the Freedom of
Information Act.

CANs contain programmatic information and certain requirements that
apply only to proposals prepared in response to that particular notice.
These instructions contain the general proposal preparation information
that applies to responses to all CANs.

NASA may accept proposals without discussion; hence, proposals should
initially be as complete as possible and be submitted on the offeror\'s
most favorable terms.

To be considered for award, a submission must, at a minimum, present a
specific project within the areas delineated by the CAN; contain
sufficient technical and cost information to permit a meaningful
evaluation; be signed by an official authorized to legally bind the
submitting organization; and not merely offer to perform standard
services or to just provide computer facilities or services.

If substantial collaborations with other institutions are intended,
include summary statements identifying each endorsing partner, their
contribution, and the name and signature of the responsible officer or
manager at the institution. Summary statements are limited to two pages
total and will not count towards the page limitations.

Total funding for this CAN is \$750,000 per year to be divided among the
cooperative agreement recipients. There is also the possibility of an
additional \$50,000.00 to be available for the second performance year.

8\. Technical Proposal Guidelines

All proposals must demonstrate relevance to one or more of three LTP
Pillars:

1.  **[Pillar One]{.underline}: Interactive Environments.**

> Integration of NASA science, engineering, and technology into a
> high-resolution ***interactive*** experience, using (only as
> appropriate or capable) 3D video, spatial and stereo sound, haptic
> interfaces, olfactory emitters, or other forms of sensory transmission
> media.

1.  **[Pillar Two]{.underline}: Virtual Presence.**

> High resolution, reality-based virtual worlds, using (only as
> appropriate or capable) 3D video, spatial and stereo sound, haptic
> interfaces, olfactory emitters, or other forms of sensory transmission
> media.

2.  **[Pillar Three]{.underline}: Immersive Technology Experience.**

> Computer platforms, as stand-alone ***or*** linked to ***high-speed***
> networks, that deliver an engaging, interactive educational experience
> using (only as appropriate or capable) 3D video, spatial and stereo
> sound, haptic interfaces, olfactory emitters, or other forms of
> sensory transmission media.

A recent benchmarking study conducted by NASA's Learning Technologies
Project provides a partial review of the current technology available to
support the Pillar Three focus. The study should not be used as a guide
but only for general informational purposes and can be accessed at the
Learning Technologies Project website
[http://learn.arc.nasa.gov/ltp2003/benchmark/](http://learn.arc.nasa.gov/ltp2003/benchmark).

Two other important benchmarking studies performed by NASA's Classroom
of the Future and NASA's Spacelink can be found at the same location.
These benchmarking studies are referenced herein for information
purposes only.

### 

### 7.2.1 General Technology Guidelines

Proposals must address the Learning Technology Project's Immersive
Technology Theme, tools that give educational technology the richest
opportunity for delivering an interactive, virtual, and immersive
experience to the widest possible number of learners and therefore
should use one or more of the following technologies, or other
applicable technologies:

-   3D video and spatial sound

-   3D virtual reality

-   Meaningful interaction with an intelligent (i.e., responsive to
    user) 3D virtual environment

-   Interactive 3D representations of NASA mission operations

-   Video stitching, 3D graphics, and 3D streaming capability

-   3D video cameras with live 3D streaming capabilities

-   Advanced and intelligent 3D streaming (i.e., compressed transmission
    and resolution delivery dependent on the user's system)

-   Innovative internet utilization (i.e., sophisticated query of very
    large data sets so that data request intelligently scopes and scales
    data set for reasonable transmittal)

-   Stereo, spatial sound, and translatable sound capability

-   Haptic and olfactory data acquisition and broadcast capability

-   Remote internet reception or broadcast capability

> Proposed technologies should be tied directly to NASA content, such as
> data sets, models, facilities, operations, personnel, or environments.
>
> Recipients shall identify a set of clearly defined metrics to measure
> progress toward one or more of the NASA Education Priorities (Section
> 2.3.1).

### Specific Elements of Proposed Objective

I.  **Project Purpose**

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a)  Define a specific educational need or problem.

b)  Propose a credible solution that employs the technologies discussed
    in this Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN).

c)  Identify realistic, measurable outcomes that you expect to result
    from carrying out the project.

d)  Target underserved communities/audiences.

e)  Address accessibility for learners with special needs.

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a)  Describe, in detail, aspects of the project that are unusual or
    innovative.

b)  Place efforts in a national context by comparing and contrasting the
    project to other efforts or projects in the field.

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a)  Discuss the product diffusion potential and its approach to
    effectively reach the widest possible market, in the short term and
    the long term.

b)  Highlight elements of the product that enable its replication,
    evolution, and basis for the educational community's interest in it.

c)  Discuss how prevalent the educational problem or need that you
    intend to address is to the educational community and how you intend
    to address it.

d)  Highlight the cost-effectiveness and simplicity of your approach
    versus other alternatives.

e)  Highlight those aspects of the project that are improvements upon
    existing approaches.

f)  Discuss the extent to which the product will be aligned with
    national educational standards. Usage scenarios depicting potential
    applications are encouraged.

g)  Discuss plans for disseminating the product.

**IV. Project Feasibility**

a)  Historically underserved communities must be addressed by offerors.
    Addionally, accessibility and usability for learners with special
    needs must be addressed. The Accessibility and Usability Guidelines
    are provided in the WWW address provided in Section 7.5.

b)  In addition, offerors should demonstrate alliance with NASA
    enterprise-based programs. Documentation of successful dissemination
    of existing products by partnership participants is crucial.

c)  Discuss the technical approach for selecting this particular
    technology, and the rationale for this particular educational
    experience with emphasis on how the various components will be
    organized, and work together.

d)  Outline applicant qualifications and evidence that the applicant
    team has the ability to deal effectively with the technical
    complexity, educational pedagogy, and the organizational challenges
    associated with managing the project.

e)  Present an implementation schedule that identifies major project
    tasks and milestones.

f)  Outline plans for protecting the privacy, confidentiality, and
    accessibility of the end users and beneficiaries of the project.

g)  Present a plan that includes a discussion of anticipated ongoing
    expenses and potential sources of funds to initially support and
    then to sustain the project.

h)  Prepare a probabilistic risk assessment of proposal. State the
    risk(s) in terms of condition and consequence(s); capture the
    context of the risk; e.g., what, when, where, how, and why.

> Evaluate risk probability, impact/severity, and time-frame (when
> action needs to be taken); classify/group with similar/related risks;
> and prioritize. Assign responsibility, determine approach (research,
> accept, mitigate, or monitor); determine if risk will be mitigated,
> define mitigation level, and goal. Describe how to execute plan.

i)  

**V. Partnerships**

a)  Present clear discussion of who your partners will be, what their
    respective roles in the project will be; what benefits each expects
    to receive, and what specific contributions each partner will make
    to the project in the form of financial support, equipment,
    personnel, or other resources e.g., cost sharing.

b)  Outline the extent to which the partnership represents a mix of the
    educational community, the education industry, academia, government,
    and commercial industry.

c)  Clearly state anticipated ownership and NASA utilization of product
    in its education programs.

**VI. Evaluation**

a)  Present a clearly defined plan to evaluate the degree to which
    project achieves project outcomes including dispersion and a
    successful learning experience.

b)  Validate and verify performance goals and outcomes used as the
    basics of your overall design, methodology, and intent.

c)  Provide 3 references where comparable research and development has
    been completed by the offeror. Provide the name, telephone number,
    e-mail address, and project title for each reference.

### 7.2.2 Prototypes

Rapidly changing technologies require rapid prototyping and development
of products. To address the extremely short time-to-market for
information technology products, LEARNERS will consider only proposed
products for which prototypes are available. Products can be new
developments or substantial enhancements to existing products that give
educational technology the richest opportunity for delivering an
interactive, virtual, and immersive experience to the widest possible
number of learners. Particular interest will be in products that serve a
sustainable paradigm, that is they can readily evolve additional
features and increased functionality.

### 7.2.3 Endorsements

### 

### A Letter of Endorsement of the proposed activity by one or more of NASA Enterprises or a mission within that Enterprise is required. Additionally, documentation of successful dissemination of existing products by partnership participants is crucial.

### 7.2.4 Dissemination Strategy

Proposals should clearly identify their strategy to maximize
dissemination of the resulting products. In addition to external
strategies, offeror should use existing NASA dissemination systems,
including, but not limited to:

> NASA Classroom of the Future:\
> Furthers educational research within relevant learning environment
> and/or continued evolution of prototype within the Technology
> Readiness Level continuum. <http://www.cotf.edu/>
>
> NASA Spacelink:\
> Electronically promotes and host mature technologies, with the
> possibility of developing online tutorials to support explanation of
> product usage. <http://spacelink.nasa.gov/>
>
> Educator Resource Center Network and Aerospace Education Specialists:\
> Support training of educators on mature products.
> <http://education.nasa.gov/ercn/>
>
> Enterprises' Educational Product Review and Dissemination Processes:
>
> Earth Science Enterprise\
> <http://www.earth.nasa.gov/education/esereview/index.html>
>
> Space Science Enterprise\
> <http://www.strategies.org/SpaceScienceReview.html>

Successful proposals will include training for NASA\'s internal
dissemination channels, including, but not limited to the Educator
Resource Center Network and Aerospace Education Specialists. Products
should be aligned with Enterprise Evaluation Criteria (see e.g. criteria
published by the Earth Science and Space Science Enterprises at WWW
address above).

5.  Data Rights

The provision § 1274.905 and 1260.30 entitled, "Rights in Data" requires
the Data developed under any Cooperative Agreement will be maintained in
confidence for a period of time which requires to be identified.
Offerors are requested to advise the Government in their proposal the
length of time \[between \"two\" to \"five\" years\] after development
of the data and be disclosed and used by the Government and its
contractors (under suitable protective conditions). Additionally,
Offerors shall insert the appropriate purpose; \[for example:
experimental; evaluation; research; development, etc.\] by or on behalf
of the Government during that period.

## Budget Guidelines

The proposed budget should include the distribution of funds to various
milestones proposed over a one-year period with an option for one
additional year. Include the evidence of cost sharing or institutional
commitment and its use. Include separate cost estimates for salaries and
wages; fringe benefits; equipment; expendable materials and supplies;
services; domestic and foreign travel; ADP expenses; publication or page
charges; consultants; subcontracts; other miscellaneous identifiable
direct costs; and indirect costs. List salaries and wages in appropriate
organizational categories (e.g., principal investigator, other
scientific and engineering professionals, graduate students, research
assistants, and technicians and other non-professional personnel).

Explanatory notes should accompany the budget summary to provide
identification and estimated cost of major capital equipment items to be
acquired; purpose and estimated number and lengths of trips planned;
basis for indirect cost computation (including date of most recent
negotiation and cognizant agency point of contact, phone number and
email address); and clarification of other items in the cost proposal
that are not self-evident. List estimated expenses as yearly
requirements by major work phases.

Allowable costs are governed by FAR Part 31 and the NASA FAR Supplement
Part 1831 (and OMB Circulars A-21 for educational institutions and A-122
for nonprofit organizations).

## Proposal Format

The proposal should **not exceed 30 pages including certifications,
forms, endorsement letters and appendices, unless otherwise stated
elsewhere**. Standard 8 ½ x 11-inch sheets of paper, using no less than
10-point font should be used.

## Background Information

The following table is provided for NASA sources associated with the LTP
and/or this CAN:

+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| > NASA Education Program       | > <http://education.nasa.gov/>      |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| > NASA Implementation Plan for | > <http://e                         |
| > Education 1998-2003 (as a    | ducation.nasa.gov/implan/exec.html> |
| > reference baseline)          |                                     |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| > NASA Technology Portal       | > <http:/                           |
|                                | /nasatechnology.nasa.gov/index.cfm> |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| > NASA Classroom of the Future | > [http://                          |
| > Home Page                    | www.cotf.edu](http://www.cotf.edu/) |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| > NASA Spacelink Home page     | > [http://spacelink.na              |
|                                | sa.gov](http://spacelink.nasa.gov/) |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| > NASA Learning Technologies   | >                                   |
| > Project Revolutionary        | <http://learn.arc.nasa.gov/ltp2003> |
| > Concept Strategy Document    |                                     |
| > (PowerPoint)                 |                                     |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| > NASA Commercial Technology   | > [http://www.nctn.hq.nasa          |
|                                | .gov](http://www.nctn.hq.nasa.gov/) |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| > NASA Technology Readiness    | > <http:/                           |
| > Levels documents             | /www.hq.nasa.gov/office/codeq/trl/> |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| > NASA Learning Technologies,  | > <h                                |
| > NASA Classroom of the        | ttp://learn.arc.nasa.gov/benchmark> |
| > Future, and NASA SPACELINK   |                                     |
| > benchmarking studies         |                                     |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| > User-Friendly Guide for      | > http://learners.gs                |
| > Evaluation of NASA\'s        | fc.nasa.gov/Evaluation_Handbook.pdf |
| > Educational Programs         |                                     |
| > Handbook                     |                                     |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+

+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| > National Science Education   | > http://stills.nap.edu/html/nses/  |
| > Standards                    |                                     |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| > Presidential Landmark        | > <http://www                       |
| > Education Reform Law         | .whitehouse.gov/infocus/education>\ |
|                                | > <ht                               |
|                                | tp://www.ed.gov/offices/OESE/esea/> |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| > U.S. Dept of Education       | > <http://www.ed.gov/T              |
| > E-Learning PDF               | echnology/elearning/e-learning.pdf> |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+

### 

### Accessibility and Usability Guidelines

+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| ### Accessibility Guidelines   | ### <http://www.hq.nasa.gov/office/ |
|                                | codea/codeao/section508/index.html> |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| ### Accessibility Guidelines   | ### [http://section508.nas          |
|                                | a.gov](http://section508.nasa.gov/) |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+
| ### Usability Guidelines       | ### [http://www.usabil              |
|                                | ity.gov](http://www.usability.gov/) |
+--------------------------------+-------------------------------------+

## Security

Proposals should not contain security-classified material.

# Withdrawal

The offeror may withdraw proposal(s) at any time before award. Offerors
are requested to notify NASA if the proposal is funded by another
organization or of other changed circumstances, which dictate
termination of evaluation.

# Selection for Award

When a proposal is not selected for award, the offeror will be notified.
NASA will explain generally why the proposal was not selected.

When a proposal is selected for award, negotiation and award will be
handled by the Earth Sciences Procurement Office, Code 210.5 at GSFC.
The proposal is used as the basis for negotiation. The agreement officer
may request certain business data and may forward an award instrument
and other information pertinent to negotiation.

# Cancellation of CAN

NASA reserves the right to make no awards under this CAN and to cancel
this CAN. NASA assumes no liability for canceling the CAN or for
anyone\'s failure to receive actual notice of cancellation.

# Proposal Selection Process

## Primary Components

Proposal review will be based upon how successfully the product reflects
NASA's vision, mission and priorities for education. The products
proposed must clearly state the direct relationships to NASA's education
priorities to provide educators with unique teaching tools and
compelling teaching experiences and/or to engage minority or
underrepresented students, educators and researchers in NASA's education
program. The primary components of the solicitation proposal review
process are as follows:

a.  A multi-member, cross-organizational panel will be appointed to
    review proposals and make recommendations through a merit process.

b.  Multiple expert evaluators will review proposals.

c.  Selected panelists will be those without a conflict of interest with
    proposals under review.

d.  The review panel will give merit grading to each reviewed proposal.

e.  Each proposal will receive a total score between 0 and 100 points.

f.  The LEARNERS Manager, through the agreement officer, may renegotiate
    proposal requirements and fiscal funding levels as necessary.

g.  Final Selection Official will be the GSFC LEARNERS Manager.

## Proposal Ranking

The highest-ranking proposals will be forwarded by the Review Panel for
funding consideration to the LEARNERS Manager. Once the Review Board has
made its recommendations, the Educational Technology Program Office and
Learning Technologies Project management will announce a "short list."
Offerors identified on the short list will be identified to demonstrate
their prototypes to Educational Technology Program Office, Learning
Technology Project management, and NASA Enterprise representatives in
Washington, DC.

The following selection factors will be taken into account. Please note
that the position of a selection factor within this list does not
indicate relative significance.

1.  The evaluations of the Review Panel.

2.  The recommendations of the LEARNERS Manager.

3.  The degree to which the proposed projects meet the requirements of
    this cooperative agreement notice.

4.  The variety of technologies and diversity of uses of the
    technologies employed.

5.  Avoidance of redundancy and conflicts with the initiatives of other
    federal agencies.

6.  The availability of funds.

## Criteria for Merit Grading 

The following sections represent the weighted categories for the
solicitation of 100 points:

**Project Purpose (20%) Innovation (20%)**

**Diffusion Potential (20%) Project Feasibility (15%)**

**Partnerships (15%) Evaluation (10%)**

### **11.13.1** **Project Purpose**

### 

The Government will evaluate the Offeror\'s technical approach on its
realism, effectiveness, and completeness in fulfilling the project
purpose. Additionally, the Government will evaluate the product\'s
ability to meet specific educational needs while targeting underserved
communities/audiences.

2.  **Innovation**

The Government will evaluate any new or innovative methods, techniques
or technologies proposed, and how these may affect product delivery. The
Government will also consider proposed effort in a national context by
comparing and contrasting the project to other efforts or projects in
the field.

**11.3.3 Diffusion Potential**

The Government will evaluate the product\'s diffusion potential and the
proposed approach to effectively reach the widest possible market, in
the short term and the long term. The proposed approach to address
current educational problems or needs will be considered. The proposed
cost-effectiveness and simplicity of the approach versus other
alternatives will also be considered. The feasibility of the offeror\'s
plan for disseminating the product will be evaluated.

**11.3.4 Project Feasibility**

The offerors ability to identify and discuss risk associated with the
proposal will be evaluated.

Accessibility and usability for learners with special needs and
historically underserved communities will be evaluated.

The offeror\'s proposed plan of product dissemination by partnership
participants will be evaluated. Additionally, the alliance demonstrated
with NASA enterprise-based programs will be considered.

The offeror\'s methodology and procedures to accomplish the proposed
particular technology will be evaluated.

The Government will evaluate the work to be accomplished by the
applicant team and the ability demonstrated to deal effectively with the
technical complexity, educational pedagogy, and the organizational
challenges associated with managing the project.

The timeframes proposed for performance of the proposed project will be
evaluated.

**1.3.5 Partnerships**

This evaluation will include responsibilities of each partner, and the
feasibility of the proposed contributions each partner will make to this
project in the form of financial support, equipment, personnel, or other
resources e.g., cost sharing. Also, the Government will evaluate the
diversity of the partnership among the educational community, the
education industry, academia, government, and commercial industry. Past
performance of each partner will also be considered.

6.  **Evaluation**

The Government will evaluate the proposer's educational products that
are poised for the widest possible market diffusion, that inspire and
educate, that use innovative methods or emerging technologies, and that
clearly address educational standards utilizing NASA data.

At the conclusion of the evaluation process, the totality of all
evaluation materials will be submitted to the Selecting Official who
will make the final selection determinations. A critical consideration
in the selection of proposals for funding will be to maximize scientific
return within the available budget. To achieve this objective, NASA will
weigh the proposed costs of those proposals deemed meritorious against
the available funding; final selection will reflect an appropriate
balance.

# List of Appendices

The following appendices are attached to this CAN:

  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
  Appendix A                          Proposal Cover Page

  Appendix B                          Budget Narrative

  Appendix C                          Certification of Principal
                                      Investigator Eligibility

  Appendix D                          Certifications, Representations,
                                      and Other Offeror Statements

  Appendix E                          Model Cooperative Agreement for
                                      Education and Non-Profit
                                      Organizations Recipients

  Appendix F                          Model Cooperative Agreement for
                                      Commercial Firm Recipients

  Appendix G                          Instructions for Notice of Intent
                                      to Proposes
  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

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| **Co-Investigator(s) (Include a separate sheet if more space is       |
| needed):**                                                            |
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| **Name**    **Telephone**   **Email**   **Institution**   **Address** |
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Appendix B -- Budget Narrative

The following budget submission shall be provided with offers:

  ------------------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------
  Type                                 **Year   **Year 2** **Total**
                                       1**                 

  Direct Labor                                             

  **Other Direct Costs** -                                 
  Subcontracts                                             

  \- Consultants                                           

  \- Equipment                                             

  \- Supplies                                              

  \- Travel                                                

  \- Other                                                 

  Indirect Costs                                           

  **Other Applicable Costs**                               

  **Subtotal** -- Estimated Costs:                         

  **Less: Proposed Cost Sharing** --                       
  Cost Sharing:                                            

  **Budget Total**                                         
  ------------------------------------ -------- ---------- ---------------

1\. [Direct Labor (salaries, wages, and fringe benefits)]{.underline}:
Attachments should list number and titles of personnel, amount of time
to be devoted to the project, and hourly salary rates.

2\. [Other Direct Costs]{.underline}:

(i) [Subcontracts]{.underline}: Attachments should describe the work to
    be subcontracted, estimated amount, recipient (if known), and the
    reason for subcontracting. Additionally, describe the terms and
    conditions of the subcontract, how the price/cost was determined
    fair and reasonable, and details of competition resulting in the
    subcontract. Include copies of quotations and/or commercial price
    lists as applicable.

(ii) [Consultants]{.underline}: Identify consultants to be used (name,
     address, phone), why they are necessary, the time they will spend
     on the project, and rates of pay. Describe the terms and conditions
     of the consultant relationship with the offeror, how the price/cost
     of consultant services was determined fair and reasonable, and any
     details of competition resulting in the consultant selection.

> [Equipment]{.underline}: Offerors attention is directed to 1260.27 and
> 1274.923 entitled**,** \"Equipment and Other Property.\" Offerors
> shall list separately any item it intends to purchase under this
> cooperative agreement. Explain the need for items costing more than
> \$5,000. Describe basis for estimated cost. General-purpose equipment
> is not allowable as a direct cost unless specifically approved by the
> agreement officer. Any equipment purchase requested to be made as a
> direct charge under this cooperative agreement include the equipment
> description, how it will be used in the conduct of the effort proposed
> and why it cannot be purchased with indirect funds. Describe the terms
> and conditions of the purchase of equipment, how the price/cost was
> determined fair and reasonable, and details of competition resulting
> in the equipment purchase.

(iii) [Supplies]{.underline}: Provide general categories of needed
      supplies, the method of acquisition, estimated cost. Additionally,
      provide the details of the competition performed for the purchase
      of the needed supplies.

(iv) [Travel]{.underline}: Describe the purpose of the proposed travel
     in relation to the cooperative agreement and provide the basis of
     estimate, including information on destination, number of travelers
     (where known), per diem rate, and all other estimated costs
     associated with proposed travel.

(v) [Other]{.underline}: Enter the total of direct costs not covered by
    2a through 2e. Attach an itemized list explaining the need for each
    item and the basis for the estimate. Enter the student stipends
    (number of students x amount of stipend for each).

3\. [Indirect Costs]{.underline}: Identify indirect cost rate(s) and
base(s) as approved by the cognizant Federal agency, including the
effective period of the rate. Provide the name, address, telephone
number and email address, if known, of the Federal agency and official
having cognizance. If unapproved rates are used, explain why, and
include the computational basis for the indirect expense pool and
corresponding allocation base for each rate. If rates are based upon a
forward pricing rate agreement, provide a copy of the agreement with the
budget proposal.

4\. [Other Applicable Costs]{.underline}: Enter total of other
applicable costs with an itemized list explaining the need for each item
and basis for the estimate.

5\. [Subtotal-Estimated Costs]{.underline}: Enter the sum of items 1
through 4.

6\. [Less Proposed Cost Sharing (if any)]{.underline}: Enter any amount
proposed. If cost sharing is based on specific cost items, identify each
item and amount in an attachment.

7\. [Carryover Funds (if any)]{.underline}: Enter the dollar amount of
any funds that are expected to be available for carryover from the prior
budget period. Identify how the funds will be used if they are not used
to reduce the budget.

8\. [Total Estimated Costs]{.underline}: Enter the total after
subtracting items 6 and 7b from item 5.

Appendix C -- Principal Investigator Eligibility Certification

Completion of this form is required

1\. Last Name First Name MI

2\. Verification of Employment:

Employed by (institution):

School/Department (specify):

Check type of position

Tenured Tenured-track Full Time Contractual

**II. Previous NASA Funding**

List all NASA awards, NASA contracts, NASA consulting from which the
proposed PI received funding as PI during the past 5 years, including
active awards.

  ----------- ---------- -------------------- ----------------- -------------
  **Column    **Column   **Column C**         **Column D**      **Column E**
  A**         B**                                               

  **Award**   **PI or    **Title of Award**   **Period (from -  **Amount**
              CO-I**                          to)**             

                                              / / to / /        

                                              / / to / /        

                                              / / to / /        

                                              / / to / /        

                                              / / to / /        

                                              / / to / /        

                                              / / to / /        

                                              / / to / /        

                                              **TOTAL           
                                              FUNDING:**        
  ----------- ---------- -------------------- ----------------- -------------

**[Instructions]{.underline}**:

**Column A:** Identify whether award was a research grant ( R ),
education grant ( E ), contract ( C ), or consulting agreement ( A ).

**Column B:** For each award indicate whether applicant was a PI or
CO-I.

**Column C:** List title of award.

**Column D:** List the period of performance**.**

**Column E:** List amount of award. For awards on which the proposed PI
was a CO-I, show only that portion of the award, which supported the
proposed PI's personal research, and attach an explanation of how this
was determined. For awards on which the proposed PI was the PI, show the
total award amount.

**[Certification Authority]{.underline}**

The person authorized to sign below certifies that the information
provided is accurate.

Authorized Institutional Official (typed):

Title:

Signature:

APPENDIX D -- REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF
OFFERORS

**1. Assurance of Compliance with the NASA Regulations Pursuant to
Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs**

The *(Institution, corporation, firm, or other organization on whose
behalf this assurance is signed, hereinafter called \"Applicant \")*
hereby agrees that it will comply with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act
of 1964 (P.L. 88-352), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20
U.S.C. 1680 et seq.), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as
amended (29 U.S.C. 794), and the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (42
U.S.C. 16101 et seq.), and all requirements imposed by or pursuant to
the Regulation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (14
CFR Part 1250) (hereinafter called \"NASA\") issued pursuant to these
laws, to the end that in accordance with these laws and regulations, no
person in the United States shall, on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, handicapped condition, or age be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected
to discrimination under any program or activity for which the Applicant
receives federal financial assistance from NASA; and hereby give
assurance that it will immediately take any measure necessary to
effectuate this agreement.

If any real property or structure thereon is provided or improved with
the aid of federal financial assistance extended to the Applicant by
NASA, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant, or in the case of any
transfer of such property, any transferee, for the period during which
the real property or structure is used for a purpose for which the
federal financial assistance is extended or for another purpose
involving the provision of similar services or benefits. If any personal
property is so provided, this assurance shall obligate the Applicant for
the period during which it retains ownership or possession of the
property. In all other cases, this assurance shall obligate the
Applicant for the period during which the federal financial assistance
is extended to it by NASA.

This assurance is given in consideration of and for the purpose of
obtaining any and all federal grants, loans, contracts, property,
discounts, or other federal financial assistance extended after the date
hereof to the Applicant by NASA, including installment payments after
such date on account of applications for federal financial assistance
which were approved before such date. The Applicant recognizes and
agrees that such federal financial assistance will be extended in
reliance on the representations and agreements made in this assurance,
and that the United States shall have the right to seek judicial
enforcement of this assurance. This assurance is binding on the
Applicant, its successors, transferees, and assignees, and the person or
persons whose signatures appear on the Proposal Cover Sheet above are
authorized to sign on behalf of the Applicant.

**2. CERTIFICATIONS, DISCLOSURES, AND ASSURANCES REGARDING LOBBYING AND
DEBARMENT & SUSPENSION**

> **1. LOBBYING**
>
> As required by Section 1352, Title 31 of the U.S. Code, and
> implemented at 14 CFR Part 1271, as defined at 14 CFR Subparts
> 1271.110 and 1260.117, with each submission that initiates agency
> consideration of such applicant for award of a Federal contract,
> grant, or cooperative agreement exceeding \$ 100,000, the applicant
> must **certify** that:
>
> \(1\) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by
> or on behalf of the undersigned to any person for influencing or
> attempting to influence an officer or employee of an agency, a Member
> of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a
> Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal
> contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal
> loan, the continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any
> Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
>
> \(2\) If any funds other than appropriated funds have been paid or
> will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence
> an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer
> or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in
> connection with the Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative
> agreement, the undersigned shall complete and submit a Standard
> Form‑LLL, \"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,\" in accordance with
> its instructions.
>
> \(3\) The undersigned shall require that the language of this
> certification be included in the award documents for all subawards at
> all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts under
> grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients
> shall certify and disclose accordingly.

**3. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION**

> As required by Executive Order 12549, and implemented at 14 CFR
> 1260.510, for prospective participants in primary covered
> transactions, as defined at 14 CFR Subparts 1265.510 and 1260.117---
>
> \(1\) The prospective primary participant **certifies** to the best of
> its knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:
>
> \(a\) Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment,
> declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded by any Federal department
> or agency;
>
> \(b\) Have not within a three‑year period preceding this proposal been
> convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for
> commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with
> obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal,
> State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction;
> violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of
> embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of
> records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
>
> \(c\) Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or
> civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local)
> with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (l)(b)
> of this certification; and
>
> \(d\) Have not within a three‑year period preceding this
> application/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal,
> State or local) terminated for cause or default.
>
> \(2\) Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify
> to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective
> participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.

**"MODEL" COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR educational and non-profit
organizations**

**I. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE**

The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to incorporate current
research on teaching and learning with technology to achieve meaningful
utilization of innovative and immersive technology in the learning
environment. This Investigation is expected to efficiently develop
world-class educational products that are poised for the widest possible
market diffusion, that inspire and educate, that use innovative methods
or emerging technologies, and that clearly address educational standards
utilizing NASA data.

Products leverage NASA-unique content of one or more of the five NASA
Enterprises: Aerospace Technology, Earth Science, Human Space Flight,
Biological and Physical Research, and Space Science and demonstrate
relevance to one or more of three Learning Technology Project (LTP)
Pillars:

> **[Pillar One]{.underline}: Interactive Environments**
>
> Integration of NASA science, engineering, and technology into a
> high-resolution ***interactive*** experience, using (only as
> appropriate or capable) 3D video, spatial and stereo sound, haptic
> interfaces, olfactory emitters, or other forms of sensory transmission
> media.
>
> **[Pillar Two]{.underline}: Virtual Presence**
>
> High resolution, reality-based virtual worlds, using (only as
> appropriate or capable) 3D video, spatial and stereo sound, haptic
> interfaces, olfactory emitters, or other forms of sensory transmission
> media.
>
> **[Pillar Three]{.underline}: Immersive Technology Experience**
>
> Computer platforms, as stand-alone ***or*** linked to ***high-speed***
> networks, that deliver an engaging, interactive educational experience
> using (only as appropriate or capable) 3D video, spatial and stereo
> sound, haptic interfaces, olfactory emitters, or other forms of
> sensory transmission media.

This cooperative agreement resulted from Cooperative Agreement Notice
(CAN) CAN-03-LTP-01, entitled "**LEARNERS** (**L**eading **E**ducators
to **A**pplications, **R**esearch, & **N**ASA-related **E**ducational
**R**esources in **S**cience)" released by NASA's Education Division,
Educational Technology Program, Learning Technologies Project on
[\_\_\_\_\_\_[\*]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.mark}. This CAN
resulted in the selection of multiple recipients. The Goddard Space
Flight Center\'s LEARNERS Manager will coordinate the research
activities arising from the CAN and resultant agreements.

[\*To be completed at release of CAN]{.mark}

II\. PROVISIONS

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) cooperative
agree­ments are negotiated under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(5),
the National Aeronautics and Space Act. Subpart A of the NASA Grant and
Cooperative Agreement Handbook (also subpart A of 14 CFR Part 1260
issued under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(1), Pub. L. 97-258, 96
Stat. 1003 (31 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.), and OMB Circular A-110), provides
supplemental NASA policies that clarify and amplify government-wide
regulations for awarding and administering grants and cooperative
agreements with **educational and non-profit organizations.**

It is NASA policy that, in general, research with foreign organizations
will not be conducted through cooperative agreements, but instead will
be accomplished on a no-exchange-of-funds basis. In these cases, NASA
enters into agreements undertaking projects of international scientific
collaboration. NASA policy on performing research with foreign
organizations on a no-exchange-of-funds basis is set forth at NASA
Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 1835.016-70.

Throughout this Appendix, the term "grant" includes "cooperative
agreement" unless otherwise indicated.

The following provisions required by 14 CFR 1260.20 are incorporated by
reference:

+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| **FULL TEXT** | ####### TITLE                             | **DATE** |
|               |                                           |          |
| **REFERENCE** |                                           |          |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.21      | Compliance with OMB Circular A-110        | Oct 2000 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.22      | Technical Publications and Reports        | Oct 2000 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.23      | Extensions                                | Oct 2000 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.24      | Termination and Enforcement               | Oct 2000 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.25      | Change in Principal Investigator or Scope | Oct 2000 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.26      | Financial Management                      | Oct 2001 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.27      | Equipment and Other Property              | Oct 2000 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.28      | Patent Rights                             | Oct 2000 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.30      | Rights in Data                            | Oct 2000 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.31      | National Security                         | Oct 2000 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.32      | Nondiscrimination                         | Oct 2000 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.33      | Subcontracts                              | Oct 2000 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.34      | Clean Air-Water                           | Oct 2000 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.35      | Investigative Requirements                | Oct 2000 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.36      | Travel and Transportation                 | Oct 2000 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.37      | Safety                                    | Oct 2000 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.38      | Drug-Free Workplace                       | Oct 2000 |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1260.39      | Buy American Encouragement                | July     |
|               |                                           | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+

Source: 14 CFR 1260. Provisions incorporated by reference have the same
force and effect as if they were given in full text. Copies of Code of
Federal Regulation volumes are available in many libraries and for
purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Copies of OMB circulars referenced in
the provisions may be obtained from the Office of Administration,
Publications Unit, Room G-236, New Executive Office Building,
Washington, D.C. 20503. An index of existing Circulars is contained in 5
CFR 1310.

# III. SPECIAL CONDITIONS

**§1260.51 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT** **SPECIAL CONDITION**

**(OCTOBER 2000)**

\(a\) This award is a cooperative agreement as it is anticipated there
will be substantial NASA involvement during performance of the effort.
NASA and the recipient mutually agree to the statement of anticipated
cooperative interactions which may occur during the performance of this
effort as expressed by [[\_\_\*\_\_]{.underline}]{.mark} final
negotiated Investigator Proposal dated
[\_\_\_[\*\_]{.underline}\_\_]{.mark}, incorporated into this Agreement
as Attachment 1.

> \(b\) NASA\`s ability to participate and perform its collaborative
> effort under this cooperative agreement is subject to the availability
> of appropriated funds and nothing in this cooperative agreement
> commits the United States Congress to appropriate funds therefor.
>
> [\*to be completed at award]{.mark}

**§ 1260.52 MULTIPLE YEAR GRANT OR COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT (OCTOBER
2000)**

This is a multiple year grant or cooperative agreement. Contingent on
the availability of funds, scientific progress of the project, and
continued relevance to NASA programs, NASA anticipates continuing
support at approximately the following levels:

Second year [\$\_\_\_[\*]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_]{.mark}, Anticipated
funding date [\_\_\_\_[\*]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.mark}.

[\*To be completed at award]{.mark}

**§ 1260.53 INCREMENTAL FUNDING (OCTOBER 2000)**

Only [\$­­­­­­­[\_\_\* \_\_\_]{.underline}]{.mark}of the amount indicated on
the face of this award is available for payment and allotted to this
award. NASA contemplates making an additional allotment in the amount of
[[\$ \*]{.mark}]{.underline} by
[\_\_\_[\_\*\_\_]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.mark}. These funds
will be obligated as appropriated funds become available without any
action required by the recipient. The recipient will be given written
notification by the NASA grant officer. NASA is not obligated to
reimburse the recipient for the expenditure of amounts in excess of the
total funds allotted by NASA.

[\*To be completed at award]{.mark}

**§ 1260.56 WITHHOLDING (OCTOBER 2000)**

If a recipient fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this
grant or cooperative agreement, including reporting requirements, NASA
may withhold advance payments under this award, and may also withhold
future awards to the Recipient, pending correction of the deficiency by
the recipient. If advance payments are withheld, the Grant Officer will
notify the NASA Financial Management Office when payments may resume.

**§ 1260.57 NEW TECHNOLOGY (OCTOBER 2000)**

\(a\) Definitions.

Administrator, as used in this special condition, means the
Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA) or duly authorized representative.

Grant, as used in this special condition, means any actual or proposed
grant, cooperative agreement, understanding, or other arrangement, and
includes any assignment, substitution of parties, or subcontract
executed or entered into thereunder.

Made, as used in this special condition, means conception or first
actual reduction to practice; provided, that in the case of a variety of
plant, the date of determination (as defined in section 41(d) of the
Plant Variety Protection Act, 7 U.S.C. 2401(d)) must also occur during
the period of grant performance.

Nonprofit organization, as used in this special condition, means a
domestic university or other institution of higher education or an
organization of the type described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1954 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)) and exempt from taxation under
section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code (26

U.S.C. 501(a)), or any domestic nonprofit scientific or educational
organization qualified under a State nonprofit organization statute.

Practical application, as used in this special condition, means to
manufacture, in the case of a composition or product; to practice, in
the case of a process or method; or to operate, in case of a machine or
system; and, in each case, under such conditions as to establish that
the invention is being utilized and that its benefits are, to the extent
permitted by law or Government regulations, available to the public on
reasonable terms. Reportable item, as used in this special condition,
means any invention, discovery, improvement, or innovation of the
grantee, whether or not patentable or otherwise protectable under Title
35 of the United States Code, made in the performance of any work under
any NASA grant or in the performance of any work that is reimbursable
under any provision in any NASA grant providing for reimbursement of
costs incurred before the effective date of the grant. Reportable items
include, but are not limited to, new processes, machines, manufactures,
and compositions of matter, and improvements to, or new applications of,
existing processes, machines, manufactures, and compositions of matter.
Reportable items also include new computer programs, and improvements
to, or new applications of, existing computer programs, whether or not
copyrightable or otherwise protectable under Title 17 of the United
States Code.

Small business firm, as used in this special condition, means a domestic
small business concern as defined at 15 U.S.C. 632 and implementing
regulations (see 13 CFR section 121.401 et seq.) of the Administrator of
the Small Business Administration.

Subject invention, as used in this special condition, means any
reportable item which is or may be patentable or otherwise protectible
under Title 35 of the United States Code, or any novel variety of plant
that is or may be protectable under the Plant

Variety Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 2321 et seq.).

\(b\) Allocation of principal rights.

\(1\) Presumption of title.

\(i\) Any reportable item that the Administrator considers to be a
subject invention shall be presumed to have been made in the manner
specified in paragraph (1) or (2) of section 305(a) of the National
Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958 (42 U.S.C. 2457(a)) (hereinafter
called \`\`the Act\'\'), and that presumption shall be conclusive unless
at the time of reporting the reportable item the Recipient submits to
the Grant Officer a written statement, containing supporting details,
demonstrating that the reportable item was not made in the manner
specified in paragraph (1) or (2) of section 305(a) of the Act.

\(ii\) Regardless of whether title to a given subject invention would
otherwise be subject to an advance waiver or is the subject of a
petition for waiver, the Recipient may nevertheless file the statement
described in paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this special condition. The
Administrator will review the information furnished by the Recipient in
any such statement and any other available information relating to the
circumstances surrounding the making of the subject invention and will
notify the Recipient whether the Administrator has determined that the
subject invention was made in the manner specified in paragraph (1) or
(2) of section 305(a) of the Act.

\(2\) Property rights in subject inventions. Each subject invention for
which the presumption of paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this special condition
is conclusive or for which there has been a determination that it was
made in the manner specified in paragraph (1) or (2) of section 305(a)
of the Act shall be the exclusive property of the United States as
represented by NASA unless the Administrator waives all or any part of
the rights of the United States, as provided in paragraph (b)(3) of this
special condition.

\(3\) Waiver of rights.

\(i\) Section 305(f) of the Act provides for the promulgation of
regulations by which the Administrator may waive the rights of the
United States with respect to any invention or class of inventions made
or that may be made under conditions specified in paragraph (1) or (2)
of section 305(a) of the Act. The promulgated NASA Patent Waiver
Regulations, 14 CFR part 1245, subpart 1, have adopted the Presidential
Memorandum on Government Patent Policy of February 18, 1983, as a guide
in acting on petitions (requests) for such waiver of rights.

\(ii\) As provided in 14 CFR Part 1245, subpart 1, Recipients may
petition, either prior to execution of the grant or within 30 days after
execution of the grant, for advance waiver of rights to any or all of
the inventions that may be made under a grant. If such a petition is not
submitted, or if after submission it is denied, the Recipient (or an
employee inventor of the Recipient) may petition for waiver of rights to
an identified subject invention within eight months of first disclosure
of the invention in accordance with paragraph (e)(2) of this special
condition, or within such longer period as may be authorized in
accordance with 14 CFR 1245.105.

\(c\) Minimum rights reserved by the Government.

\(1\) With respect to each subject invention for which a waiver of
rights is applicable in accordance with 14 CFR part 1245, subpart 1, the
Government reserves\--

\(i\) An irrevocable, nonexclusive, nontransferable, royalty-free
license for the practice of such invention throughout the world by or on
behalf of the United States or any foreign government in accordance with
any treaty or agreement with the United States; and

\(ii\) Such other rights as stated in 14 CFR 1245.107.

\(2\) Nothing contained in this paragraph (c) shall be considered to
grant to the Government any rights with respect to any invention other
than a subject invention.

\(d\) Minimum rights to the Recipient.

\(1\) The Recipient is hereby granted a revocable, nonexclusive,
royalty-free license in each patent application filed in any country on
a subject invention and any resulting patent in which the Government
acquires title, unless the Recipient fails to disclose the subject
invention within the times specified in paragraph (e)(2) of this special
condition. The Recipient\'s license extends to its domestic subsidiaries
and affiliates, if any, within the corporate structure of which the
Recipient is a party and includes the right to grant sublicenses of the
same scope to the extent the Recipient was legally obligated to do so at
the time the grant was awarded. The license is transferable only with
the approval of the Administrator except when transferred to the
successor of that part of the Recipient\'s business to which the
invention pertains.

\(2\) The Recipient\'s domestic license may be revoked or modified by
the Administrator to the extent necessary to achieve expeditious
practical application of the subject invention pursuant to an
application for an exclusive license submitted in accordance with 37 CFR
part 404, Licensing of Government Owned Inventions. This license will
not be revoked in that field of use or the geographical areas in which
the Recipient has achieved practical application and continues to make
the benefits of the invention reasonably accessible to the public. The
license in any foreign country may be revoked or modified at the
discretion of the Administrator to the extent the Recipient, its
licensees, or its domestic subsidiaries or affiliates have failed to
achieve practical application in that foreign country.

\(3\) Before revocation or modification of the license, the Recipient
will be provided a written notice of the Administrator\'s intention to
revoke or modify the license, and the Recipient will be allowed 30 days
(or such other time as may be authorized by the Administrator for good
cause shown by the Recipient) after the notice to show cause why the
license should not be revoked or modified. The Recipient has the right
to appeal to the Administrator any decision concerning the revocation or
modification of its license.

\(e\) Invention identification, disclosures, and reports.

\(1\) The Recipient shall establish and maintain active and effective
procedures to assure that reportable items are promptly identified and
disclosed to Recipient personnel responsible for the administration of
this New Technology special condition within six months of conception
and/or first actual reduction to practice, whichever occurs first in the
performance of work under this grant. These procedures shall include the
maintenance of laboratory notebooks or equivalent records and other
records as are reasonably necessary to document the conception and/or
the first actual reduction to practice of the reportable items, and
records that show that the procedures for identifying and disclosing
reportable items are followed. Upon request, the Recipient shall furnish
the Grant Officer a description of such procedures for evaluation and
for determination as to their effectiveness.

\(2\) The Recipient will disclose each reportable item to the Grant
Officer within two months after the inventor discloses it in writing to
Recipient personnel responsible for the administration of this New
Technology special condition or, if earlier, within six months after the
Recipient becomes aware that a reportable item has been made, but in any
event for subject inventions before any on sale, public use, or
publication of such invention known to the Recipient. The disclosure to
the agency shall be in the form of a written report and shall identify
the grant under which the reportable item was made and the inventor(s)
or innovator(s). It shall be sufficiently complete in technical detail
to convey a clear understanding, to the extent known at the time of the
disclosure, of the nature, purpose, operation, and physical, chemical,
biological, or electrical characteristics of the reportable item. The
disclosure shall also identify any publication, on sale, or public use
of any subject invention and whether a manuscript describing such
invention has been submitted for publication and, if so, whether it has
been accepted for publication at the time of disclosure. In addition,
after disclosure to the agency, the Recipient will promptly notify the
agency of the acceptance of any manuscript describing a subject
invention for publication or of any on sale or public use planned by the
Recipient for such invention.

\(3\) The Recipient shall furnish the Grant Officer the following:

\(i\) Interim reports every 12 months (or such longer period as may be
specified by the Grant Officer) from the date of the grant, listing
reportable items during that period, and certifying that all reportable
items have been disclosed (or that there are no such inventions) and
that the procedures required by paragraph (e)(1) of this special
condition have been followed.

\(ii\) A final report, within 3 months after completion of the grant
work, listing all reportable items or certifying that there were no such
reportable items, and listing all subcontracts at any tier containing a
patent rights clause or certifying that there were no such subcontracts.

\(4\) The Recipient agrees, upon written request of the Grant Officer,
to furnish additional technical and other information available to the
Recipient as is necessary for the preparation of a patent application on
a subject invention and for the prosecution of the patent application,
and to execute all papers necessary to file patent applications on
subject inventions and to establish the Government\'s rights in the
subject inventions.

\(5\) The Recipient agrees, subject to FAR 27.302(j), that the
Government may duplicate and disclose subject invention disclosures and
all other reports and papers furnished or required to be furnished
pursuant to this special condition. (f) Examination of records relating
to inventions.

\(1\) The Grant Officer or any authorized representative shall, until 3
years after final payment under this grant, have the right to examine
any books (including laboratory notebooks), records, and documents of
the Recipient relating to the conception or first actual reduction to
practice of inventions in the same field of technology as the work under
this grant to determine whether\--

\(i\) Any such inventions are subject inventions;

\(ii\) The Recipient has established and maintained the procedures
required by paragraph (e)(1) of this special condition; and

\(iii\) The Recipient and its inventors have complied with the
procedures.

\(2\) If the Grant Officer learns of an unreported Recipient grantee
invention that the Grant Officer believes may be a subject invention,
the Recipient may be required to disclose the invention to the agency
for a determination of ownership rights.

\(3\) Any examination of records under this paragraph will be subject to
appropriate conditions to protect the confidentiality of the information
involved.

\(g\) Withholding of payment (this paragraph does not apply to
subcontracts).

\(1\) Any time before final payment under this grant, the Grant Officer
may, in the Government\'s interest, withhold payment until a reserve not
exceeding \$50,000 or 5 percent of the amount of this grant, whichever
is less, shall have been set aside if, in the Grant Officer\'s opinion,
the Recipient fails to\--

(i) Establish, maintain, and follow effective procedures for identifying
    and disclosing reportable items pursuant to paragraph (e)(1) of this
    special condition;

\(ii\) Disclose any reportable items pursuant to paragraph (e)(2) of
this special condition;

\(iii\) Deliver acceptable interim reports pursuant to paragraph
(e)(3)(i) of this special condition; or

\(iv\) Provide the information regarding subcontracts pursuant to
paragraph (h)(4) of this special condition.

\(2\) Such reserve or balance shall be withheld until the Grant Officer
has determined that the Recipient has rectified whatever deficiencies
exist and has delivered all reports, disclosures, and other information
required by the grant.

\(3\) Final payment under the grant shall not be made before the
Recipient delivers to the Grant Officer all disclosures of reportable
items required by paragraph (e)(2) of this special condition, and an
acceptable final report pursuant to paragraph (e)(3)(ii) of this special
condition.

\(4\) The Grant Officer may decrease or increase the sums withheld up to
the maximum authorized in paragraph (g)(1) of this special condition. No
amount shall be withheld under this paragraph while the amount specified
by this paragraph is being withheld under other provisions of the grant.
The withholding of any amount or the subsequent payment thereof shall
not be construed as a waiver of any Government rights.

\(h\) Subcontracts.

\(1\) Unless otherwise authorized or directed by the Grant Officer, the
Recipient shall\--

\(i\) Include the clause at NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) 1852.227-70, New
Technology, (suitably modified to identify the parties) in any
subcontract hereunder (regardless of tier) with other than a small
business firm or nonprofit organization for the performance of
experimental, developmental, or research work; and

\(ii\) Include the clause at FAR 52.227-11 (suitably modified to
identify the parties) in any subcontract hereunder (regardless of tier)
with a small business firm or nonprofit organization for the performance
of experimental, developmental, or research work.

\(2\) In the event of a refusal by a prospective subcontractor to accept
such a clause the Recipient\--

\(i\) Shall promptly submit a written notice to the Grant Officer
setting forth the subcontractor\'s reasons for such refusal and other
pertinent information that may expedite disposition of the matter; and

\(ii\) Shall not proceed with such subcontract without the written
authorization of the Grant Officer.

\(3\) In the case of subcontracts at any tier, the agency,
subcontractor, and Recipient agree that the mutual obligations of the
parties created by this special condition constitute a contract between
the subcontractor and NASA with respect to those matters covered by this
grant.

\(4\) The Recipient shall promptly notify the Grant Officer in writing
upon the award of any subcontract at any tier containing a patent rights
clause by identifying the subcontractor, the applicable patent rights
clause, the work to be performed under the subcontract, and the dates of
award and estimated completion. Upon request of the Grant Officer, the
Recipient shall furnish a copy of such subcontract, and, no more
frequently than annually, a listing of the subcontracts that have been
awarded.

\(5\) The subcontractor will retain all rights provided for the
Recipient in paragraph (h)(1)(i) or (ii) of this special condition,
whichever is included in the subcontract, and the Recipient will not, as
part of the consideration for awarding the subcontract, obtain rights in
the subcontractor\'s subject inventions.

\(i\) Preference for United States industry. Unless provided otherwise,
no Recipient that receives title to any subject invention and no
assignee of any such Recipient shall grant to any person the exclusive
right to use or sell any subject invention in the United States unless
such person agrees that any products embodying the subject invention
will be manufactured substantially in the United States. However, in
individual cases, the requirement may be waived by the Administrator
upon a showing by the Recipient or assignee that reasonable but
unsuccessful efforts have been made to grant licenses on similar terms
to potential licensees that would be likely to manufacture substantially
in the United States or that under the circumstances domestic
manufacture is not commercially feasible.

**§1260.58 DESIGNATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGY REPRESENTATIVE AND PATENT
REPRESENTATIVE**

**(OCTOBER 2000)**

\(a\) For purposes of administration of the special condition of this
grant entitled \`\`New Technology,\'\' the following named
representatives are hereby designated by the Grant Officer to administer
such special condition:

> [Title \_]{.underline} [Office Code]{.underline} [Address (including
> zip code)]{.underline}
>
> New Technology 504 Goddard Space Flight Center Representative
>
> Representative Greenbelt, MD 20771
>
> Patent Representative 503 Goddard Space Flight Center Representative
>
> Greenbelt, MD 20771

\(b\) Reports of reportable items, and disclosure of subject inventions,
interim reports, final reports, utilization reports, and other reports
required by the special condition, as well as any correspondence with
respect to such matters, should be directed to the New Technology
Representative unless transmitted in response to correspondence or
request from the Patent Representative. Inquires or requests regarding
disposition of rights, election of rights, or related matters should be
directed to the Patent Representative. This special condition shall be
included in any subcontract hereunder requiring a \`\`New Technology\'\'
provision or \`\`Patent Rights\--Retention by the Contractor (Short
Form)\'\' clause, unless otherwise authorized or directed by the Grant
Officer. The respective responsibilities and authorities of the
above-named representatives are set forth in 1827.305-370 of the NASA
FAR Supplement.

**§ 1260.59A Invention Reporting and Rights**

**(October 2000)**

\(a\) As used in this provision:

\(1\) The term \"invention\" means any invention or discovery which is
or may be patentable or otherwise protectable under Title 35 of the
United States Code, or any novel variety of plant which is or may be
protected under the Plant Variety Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 2321 et
seq.).

\(2\) The term \"made\" when used in relation to any invention means the
conception or first actual reduction to practice of such invention.

\(b\) The Recipient shall report promptly to the grant officer each
invention made in the performance of work under this grant. The report
of such invention shall --

\(1\) Identify the inventor(s) by full name; and

\(2\) Include such full and complete technical information concerning
the invention as is necessary to enable an understanding of the nature
and operation thereof.

\(c\) Reporting shall be made on NASA Form 1679 Disclosure of Invention
and New Technology (Including Software).

\(d\) The Recipient hereby grants to the Government of the United States
of America, as represented by the Administrator of the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, the full rights, title, and
interest in and to each such invention throughout the world.

**§ 1260.60 Public Information**

**(October 2000)**

Information regarding this grant (including a copy of this award
document) may be released by the Recipient without restriction. However,
technical information relating to work performed under this grant where
there was a NASA contribution should be released by the Recipient only
after consultation with the NASA Technical Officer.

**§ 1260.61 Allocation of Risk/Liability**

**(October 2000)**

\(a\) With respect to activities undertaken under this agreement, the
Recipient agrees not to make any claim against NASA or the U.S.
Government with respect to the injury or death of its employees or its
contractors and subcontractor employees, or to the loss of its property
or that of its Contractors and subcontractors, whether such injury,
death, damage or loss arises through negligence or otherwise, except in
the case of willful misconduct.

\(b\) In addition, the Recipient agrees to indemnify and hold the U.S.
Government and its Contractors and subcontractors harmless from any
third party claim, judgment, or cost arising from the injury to or death
of any person, or for damage to or loss of any property, arising as a
result of its possession or use of any U.S. Government property.

**§1260.66 LISTING OF REPORTABLE EQUIPMENT AND OTHER PROPERTY**

**(OCTOBER 2000)**

\(a\) Title to federally-owned property provided to the Recipient
remains vested in the Federal Government, and shall be managed in
accordance with Sec. 1260.133. The following items of federally-owned
property are being provided to the recipient for use in performance of
the work under this grant or cooperative agreement:

**NOT APPLICABLE**

\(b\) The following specific items of equipment acquired by the
Recipient have been identified by NASA for transfer of title to the
Government when no longer required for performance under this grant or
cooperative agreement. This equipment will be managed in accordance with
1260.134, and shall be transferred to NASA or NASA\'s designee in
accordance with the procedures set forth at 1260.134(g):

**[TO BE DETERMINED AT AWARD]{.mark}**

**§ 1260.69 ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER PAYMENT METHODS (OCTOBER 2000)**

\(a\) Payments under this cooperative agreement will be made by the
Government either by check or electronic funds transfer (through the
Treasury Fedline Payment System (FEDLINE) or the Automated Clearing
House (ACH)), at the option of the Government. After award, but no later
than 14 days before an invoice is submitted, the Recipient shall
designate a financial institution for receipt of electronic funds
transfer payments, and shall submit this designation to the Grant
Officer or other Government official, as directed.

\(b\) For payment through FEDLINE, the Recipient shall provide the
following information:

\(1\) Name, address, and telegraphic abbreviation of the financial
institution receiving payment.

\(2\) The American Bankers Association 9-digit identifying number for
wire transfers of the financing institution receiving payment if the
institution has access to the Federal Reserve Communication System.

\(3\) Payee\'s account number at the financial institution where funds
are to be transferred.

\(4\) If the financial institution does not have access to the Federal
Reserve Communications System, name, address, and telegraphic
abbreviation of the correspondent financial institution through which
the financial institution receiving payment obtains wire transfer
activity. Provide the telegraphic abbreviation and American Bankers
Association identifying number for the correspondent institution.

\(c\) For payment through ACH, the Recipient shall provide the following
information:

\(1\) Routing transit number of the financial institution receiving
payment (same as American Bankers Association identifying number used
for FEDLINE).

\(2\) Number of account to which funds are to be deposited.

\(3\) Type of depositor account (\"C\" for checking, \"S\" for savings).

(4) If the Recipient is a new enrollee to the ACH system, a \"Payment
    Information Form,\" SF 3881, must be completed before payment can be
    processed.

\(d\) In the event the Recipient, during the performance of this
cooperative agreement, elects to designate a different financial
institution for the receipt of any payment made using electronic funds
transfer procedures, notification of such change and the required
information specified above must be received by the appropriate
Government official 30 days prior to the date such change is to become
effective.

(a) The documents furnishing the information required in this clause
    must be dated and contain the signature, title, and telephone number
    of the Recipient official authorized to provide it, as well as the
    Recipient\'s name and contract number.

(b) Failure to properly designate a financial institution or to provide
    appropriate payee bank account information may delay payments of
    amounts otherwise properly due.

(c) The requirements set forth in this special condition supercede grant
    provision 1260.26, Financial Management.

**IV. ADDITIONAL TERMS**

**1. MILESTONE REQUIREMENTS**

The following milestones shall be met:

[(To be completed at time of award)]{.mark}

+--------+-----+--------------------------------------------+---------+
| **Mile | **M | **Milestone Title\                         | **E     |
| -stone | ile | \<followed by statement of milestone\>**   | xpected |
| \#**   | -** |                                            | Compl   |
|        |     |                                            | etion** |
|        | *   |                                            |         |
|        | *st |                                            | *       |
|        | one |                                            | *Date** |
|        | L   |                                            |         |
|        | abe |                                            |         |
|        | l** |                                            |         |
+--------+-----+--------------------------------------------+---------+
| \<#\>  | \<  | \<statement of milestone\>                 | \       |
|        | #\> |                                            | <date\> |
+--------+-----+--------------------------------------------+---------+

Key:

\<#\>: Chronological sequence number. The order of these milestones is
negotiable, prior to award.

\<date\>: Expected milestone completion date, to be proposed by offeror
and negotiated.

2\. REPORT REQUIREMENTS

To ensure collection of systemic evaluation data on each project, basic
reporting is required. These reporting requirements are in addition to
the provisions at 1260.22. The milestones found in 1 above entitled
\"Milestone Requirements\" are expected to measure progress toward one
or more of the NASA Education Priorities. In addition, the following
reports shall be delivered:

> Each fiscal quarter, provide financial reports and updates on project
> activities.
>
> A quarterly review of a project will be held via videoconferencing or
> teleconferencing, with the LEARNERS Manager, Learning Technologies
> Project Manager, the Educational Technology Program Officer, and other
> personnel, as invited by Educational Technology Program Management.
>
> An annual summary report and demonstration of the product is required.
> All projects will be reviewed annually to determine their progress
> measured against their milestones.

These reports shall include at least one representative picture or
illustration and provide descriptive text under the following topics:

-   Title of the agreement and agreement number

-   Period covered by the report

-   Objective

-   Approach

-   Scientific Accomplishments

-   Technology Accomplishments (including progress toward milestones)

-   Status/Plans

-   Point of contact (name, address, email)

-   Caption for the graphic

-   List (and abstracts) of all publications which cite work performed
    under this cooperative agreement, identifying which were refereed.
    If any publication is available on the Web, link from the
    publication reference to the publication site.

-   List of conference presentations resulting from work performed under
    > this cooperative agreement.

-   Lists of all other media references in which the research was
    discussed.

-   List of any patents filed or new technology reports resulting from
    work under this cooperative agreement.

**3. MEETING PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS**

To foster communication within the program, the following participation
is required:

1.  Learning Technologies Investigators kick-off meeting.

2.  Annual NASA Education Technology Program conference held in Spring,
    generally between months of April -- May.

3.  Training workshops for NASA internal dissemination channels,
    including but not limited to the Education Resource Center Network
    and the Aerospace Education Specialists Program.

**4. SOFTWARE SUBMISSION CRITERIA**

Recipients may release their software by posting that software to their
own world-wide-web addresses. There is no requirement that NASA provide
approval of this recipient release prior to its being posted. However,
the recipients must make these releases in a manner consistent with this
agreement. Specifically, any assertion of data rights or patent rights
by the recipients must be in accordance with clauses 1260.28 and 1260.30
of this agreement. In addition, the recipients are responsible for
complying with all export control laws.

Recipients are required to assist NASA in obtaining approval for posting
software to a NASA web site.

The recipient shall include a completed NASA Form 1679 ("Disclosure of
Invention and New Technology (Including Software)") with each software
submission. All submissions of software under this cooperative agreement
shall contain the following legend:

> *"This software is designated for public release under NASA
> Cooperative Agreement Number NCC\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and may be publicly
> released after approval for release has been granted by GSFC Software
> Release Official."*

All software submissions shall be made to the National HPCC Software
Exchange (NHSE). All submissions shall, at a minimum, meet the
\"checked\" category criteria, as described at the NHSE URL
(http://www.nhse.org; "HPCC Software and Enabling Technology; NHSE
Software Catalog; Explanation of review procedures; Scope, completeness,
and documentation guidelines").

**5. PROCEDURES FOR INVOICING FOR ADVANCE PAYMENTS**

(a) Each payment under this Agreement will be made on an advance basis
    in accordance with the Schedule provided in Table 1 of Additional
    Term 8 below. Advance payment for a particular milestone will only
    be made after all previous applicable milestones have been
    successfully completed. If the Recipient is late in completing any
    performance milestones, advance payment for the next milestone will
    be made as soon as the milestone is met, subject to availability of
    funds.

(b) The following procedures will be used to make advance payments under
    this agreement:

1\) Recipient may invoice for the first milestone upon award of the
Cooperative Agreement, signed by the NASA Agreements Officer. By
submission of its first invoice, the recipient certifies that it has an
established accounting system which complies with generally accepted
accounting principles and with the requirements of this agreement, and
that appropriate arrangements have been made for receiving,
distributing, and accounting for Federal funds received under this
agreement.

2\) Upon completion of this and each subsequent milestone, the Recipient
shall submit the appropriate documentation for that milestone to GSFC\'s
LEARNERS Manager. The GSFC LEARNERS Manager will perform a technical
assessment of this documentation and determine whether to accept or
reject it. Should a submission be determined to be unacceptable to the
GSFC LEARNERS Manager, discussions may be held between NASA and the
Recipient in order to clarify or improve documentation to render it
acceptable.

3\) Upon final acceptance of each milestone, the GSFC LEARNERS Manager
will notify the Recipient's Principal Investigator and the Agreement
Officer that this milestone is complete, and that the Recipient may
submit an invoice for the next milestone.

4)  The contractor shall submit invoices as follows: (1) The original
    and two (2) copies of all invoices shall be sent directly to the
    Agreement Officer, Code: 210.5, addressed to the payment office
    designated on the cover page of this agreement. In addition, one
    copy shall be sent to the GSFC LEARNERS Manager. Each invoice shall
    clearly reference the milestone description on the face of the
    document. The Recipient shall mark the face page of invoice copies 1
    and 2 with the name and address of the following parties to
    facilitate distribution of paid copies of invoices by the payment
    office:

Copy 1: NASA Agreement Officer

Copy 2: Recipient

All invoices shall reference the Agreement number as shown on the cover
page of this Agreement.

5)  After certification by the Agreement Officer, invoices shall be
    forwarded by the Agreements Officer to the Cost and Commercial
    Accounts Department, Code 155 NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center,
    Greenbelt, MD 20771. The above office is considered to be the
    \"Designated Billing Office\" and the \"Designated Payment Office.

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(c) A milestone may be successfully completed in advance of the date
    appearing in paragraph (b) of this clause. However, advance payment
    shall not be made for the next milestone prior to that date without
    the written consent of the Agreements Officer.

(d) ADVANCE PAYMENT FOR A MILESTONE WILL ONLY BE MADE UPON SUCCESFUL
    COMPLETION OF THE PREVIOUS NEGOTIATED MILESTONES. NO ADVANCE PAYMENT
    WILL BE MADE FOLLOWING PARTIAL COMPLETION OF A PRIOR MILESTONE.

\(e\) The Government will not consider for payment invoices submitted
after the expiration date of this agreement.

**6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE**

The Period of Performance of this agreement shall commence on the
effective date indicated on the attached cover sheet and shall continue
until the completion date indicated on the attached cover sheet.

# 7. ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT RESPONSIBILITY

Agreements Office: NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center

Earth Sciences Procurement Office

Attn: Lynne Hoppel/210.Y

Building 28, Room W115

Greenbelt Road

Greenbelt, MD 20711

Agreement Officer: Lynne C. Hoppel

\(301\) 286-3035

Lynne.C.Hoppel@nasa.gov

Recipient Address and Point of Contact:
[\_\_\_\_\_[\*\_\_]{.underline}\_\_\_\_]{.mark}

## Government Audit Agency: [\_\_\_\_\_\_[\*\_]{.underline}\_\_\_\_]{.mark}

## The Payment Office: Cost and Commercial Accounts Department, Code 155

> Goddard Space Flight Center
>
> Greenbelt, MD 20771

[\*To be completed at award]{.mark}

**8. SCHEDULE OF MILESTONES, DUE DATES AND ADVANCE PAYMENTS**

*[(A schedule substantially similar to the following shall be included
in each final cooperative agreement with applicable information filled
in. The order of the milestones will be negotiated prior to award of the
cooperative agreement)]{.mark}*

####### TABLE 1 -- Chronological Schedule of Milestones, Due Dates and Advance Payments

+-------+-----+---------------------------------------+--------+-------+
| **    | **M | **Milestone Title\                    | **Ex   | **Ad  |
| Mile- | ile | \<followed by statement of            | pected | vance |
| stone | -** | milestone\>**                         | Comple | Pa    |
| \#**  |     |                                       | tion** | yment |
|       | *   |                                       |        | Amo   |
|       | *st |                                       | **     | unt** |
|       | one |                                       | Date** |       |
|       | L   |                                       |        |       |
|       | abe |                                       |        |       |
|       | l** |                                       |        |       |
+-------+-----+---------------------------------------+--------+-------+
| \<#\> | \<  | \<statement of milestone\>            | \<     | \     |
|       | #\> |                                       | date\> | <\$\> |
+-------+-----+---------------------------------------+--------+-------+

Key:

\<#\>: Chronological sequence number. The order of these milestones is
negotiable, prior to award.

\<date\>: Expected milestone completion date, to be proposed by offeror
and negotiated.

\<\$\>: Cost to complete milestone, to be proposed by offeror and
negotiated.

**V. ATTACHMENTS TO THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT**

The following is a list of attachments made to this cooperative
agreement:

  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
  **Attachment No.**      **Attachment Title**    **Date of Attachment**

  1                       [\*]{.mark}             [\*]{.mark}

                                                  []{.mark}
  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------

[\*To be determined at award]{.mark}

**APPENDIX F -- "MODEL" COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR COMMERCIAL FIRM
RECIPIENTS**

# 

# 

# **I. INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE**

The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to incorporate current
research on teaching and learning with technology to achieve meaningful
utilization of innovative and immersive technology in the learning
environment. This Investigation is expected to efficiently develop
world-class educational products that are poised for the widest possible
market diffusion, that inspire and educate, that use innovative methods
or emerging technologies, and that clearly address educational standards
utilizing NASA data.

Products leverage NASA-unique content of one or more of the five NASA
Enterprises: Aerospace Technology, Earth Science, Human Space Flight,
Biological and Physical Research, and Space Science and demonstrate
relevance to one or more of three Learning Technology Project (LTP)
Pillars:

> **[Pillar One]{.underline}: Interactive Environments.**
>
> Integration of NASA science, engineering, and technology into a
> high-resolution ***interactive*** experience, using (only as
> appropriate or capable) 3D video, spatial and stereo sound, haptic
> interfaces, olfactory emitters, or other forms of sensory transmission
> media.
>
> **[Pillar Two]{.underline}: Virtual Presence.**
>
> High resolution, reality-based virtual worlds, using (only as
> appropriate or capable) 3D video, spatial and stereo sound, haptic
> interfaces, olfactory emitters, or other forms of sensory transmission
> media.
>
> **[Pillar Three]{.underline}: Immersive Technology Experience.**
>
> Computer platforms, as stand-alone ***or*** linked to ***high-speed***
> networks, that deliver an engaging, interactive educational experience
> using (only as appropriate or capable) 3D video, spatial and stereo
> sound, haptic interfaces, olfactory emitters, or other forms of
> sensory transmission media.

This cooperative agreement resulted from Cooperative Agreement Notice
(CAN) CAN-03-LTP-01, entitled "**LEARNERS** (**L**eading **E**ducators
to **A**pplications, **R**esearch, & **N**ASA-related **E**ducational
**R**esources in **S**cience)" released by NASA's Education Division,
Educational Technology Program, Learning Technologies Project on
[\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_[\*]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.mark}. This CAN
resulted in the selection of multiple recipients. The Goddard Space
Flight Center\'s LEARNERS Manager will coordinate the research
activities arising from the CAN and resultant agreements.

[\*To be completed at release of CAN]{.mark}

II\. PROVISIONS

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) cooperative
agree­ments are negotiated under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(5),
the National Aeronautics and Space Act. Subpart D of the NASA Grant and
Cooperative Agreement Handbook (also subpart A of 14 CFR Part 1260
issued under the authority of 42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(1), Pub. L. 97-258, 96
Stat. 1003 (31 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.), and OMB Circular A-110), provides
supplemental NASA policies that clarify and amplify government-wide
regulations for awarding and administering grants and cooperative
agreements with commercial firms. Part 1274 covers cooperative
agreements with commercial firms where resource sharing is involved. The
provisions at § 1274 provides supplemental NASA policies that clarify
and amplify government-wide regulations for awarding and administering
grants and cooperative agreements with **commercial firm recipients.**

An award may not be made to a foreign government. However, if selected
as the best available source, an award may be made to a foreign firm. If
a proposal is selected from a foreign firm sponsored by their respective
government agency, or from entities considered quasi-governmental,
special approvals must be obtained by NASA. It is NASA policy that, in
general, research with foreign organizations will not be conducted
through cooperative agreements, but instead will be accomplished on a
no-exchange-of-funds basis. In these cases, NASA enters into agreements
undertaking projects of international scientific collaboration. NASA
policy on performing research with foreign organizations on a
no-exchange-of-funds basis is set forth at NASA Federal Acquisition
Regulation Supplement 1835.016-70. In rare instances, NASA may enter
into an international agreement under which funds will be transferred to
a foreign recipient. Cooperative agreements to foreign organizations are
made on an exceptional basis only.

Throughout this Appendix, the term "grant" includes "cooperative
agreement" unless otherwise indicated.

The following provisions required by 14 CFR 1274 are incorporated by
reference:

+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| **FULL TEXT** | ####### TITLE                             | **DATE** |
|               |                                           |          |
| **REFERENCE** |                                           |          |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §12743.910    | Authority                                 | July     |
|               |                                           | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.911     | Patent Rights                             | July     |
|               |                                           | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.912     | Patent Rights - Retention by Recipient    | July     |
|               | (Large Business)                          | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.913     | Patent Rights - Retention by the          | July     |
|               | Recipient (Small Business)                | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §12741.914    | Requests for Waiver of Rights - Large     | July     |
|               | Business                                  | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.915     | Restrictions on Sale or Transfer of       | July     |
|               | Technology to Foreign Firms or            | 2002     |
|               | Institutions                              |          |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1276.916     | Liability of Risk of Loss                 | July     |
|               |                                           | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.917     | Additional Funds                          | July     |
|               |                                           | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.918     | Incremental Funding                       | July     |
|               |                                           | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.919     | Cost Principles and Accounting Standards  | July     |
|               |                                           | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.920     | Responsibilities of the NASA Technical    | July     |
|               | Officer                                   | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.921     | Publications and Reports: Non-proprietary | July     |
|               | Research Results                          | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.922     | Suspension or Termination                 | July     |
|               |                                           | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.923     | Equipment and Other Property              | July     |
|               |                                           | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.924     | Civil Rights                              | July     |
|               |                                           | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.926     | Clean Air-Water Pollution Control Acts    | July     |
|               |                                           | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.927     | Debarment and Suspension and Drug-Free    | July     |
|               | Workplace                                 | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.928     | Foreign National Employee Investigative   | July     |
|               | Requirements                              | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.929     | Restrictions on Lobbying                  | July     |
|               |                                           | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.930     | Travel and Transportation                 | July     |
|               |                                           | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.931     | Electronic Funds Transfer Payment Methods | July     |
|               |                                           | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+
| §1274.932     | Retention and Examination of Records      | July     |
|               |                                           | 2002     |
+---------------+-------------------------------------------+----------+

Source: 14 CFR 1276. Provisions incorporated by reference have the same
force and effect as if they were given in full text. Copies of Code of
Federal Regulation volumes are available in many libraries and for
purchase from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing
Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Copies of OMB circulars referenced in
the provisions may be obtained from the Office of Administration,
Publications Unit, Room G-236, New Executive Office Building,
Washington, D.C. 20503. An index of existing Circulars is contained in 5
CFR 1310.

# III. SPECIAL CONDITIONS

**§ 1274.902 Purpose (July 2002)**

The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to conduct a shared
resource project that will lead to
[\_\_\_\_\_[\*\_\_]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.mark}. This
cooperative agreement will advance the technology developments and
research which have been performed on
[\_\_\_\_\_\_[\*]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.mark}. The specific
objective is to [\_\_\_\_[\_\*]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.mark}.
This work will culminate in
[\_\_\_\_\_[\*\_\_]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_]{.mark}.

[\*To be completed at award]{.mark}

**\[End of Provision\]**

**§ 1274.903 Responsibilities (July 2002)**

##  (a) This Cooperative Agreement will include substantial NASA participation during performance of the effort. NASA and the Recipient agree to the following Responsibilities, a statement of cooperative interactions to occur during the performance of this effort. NASA and the Recipient shall exert all reasonable efforts to fulfill the responsibilities stated below.

\(b\) NASA Responsibilities. The following NASA responsibilities are
hereby set forth effective upon the start date, which unless stated
otherwise, shall be the execution date of this bilateral Cooperative
Agreement. The end date stated below, may be changed by a written
bilateral modification:

Start End

[Responsibilities]{.underline} [Date]{.underline} [Date]{.underline}

[\*]{.mark} [\*]{.mark} [\*]{.mark}

\(c\) Recipient Responsibilities. The Recipient shall be responsible for
particular aspects of project performance as set forth in the technical
proposal dated [\_\_\_\_\_[\*]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.mark}, attached
hereto (or Statement of Work dated
[\_\_\_\_[\*]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.mark}, attached hereto). The
following responsibilities are hereby set forth effective upon the start
date, which unless stated otherwise, shall be the execution date of this
bilateral Cooperative Agreement. The end date stated below, may be
changed by a written bilateral modification:

Start End

[Responsibilities]{.underline} [Date]{.underline} [Date]{.underline}

[\*]{.mark} [\*]{.mark} [\*]{.mark}

\(d\) Since NASA contractors may obtain certain intellectual property
rights arising from work for NASA in support of this agreement, NASA
will inform Recipient whenever NASA intends to use NASA contractors to
perform technical engineering services in support of this agreement.

(e) Unless the Cooperative Agreement is terminated by the parties, end
    date can only be changed by execution of a bilateral modification.

[\*To be completed at award]{.mark}

**\[End of Provision\]**

**§ 1276.904 RESOURCE SHARING REQUIREMENTS (JULY 2002)**

Where NASA and other Government agencies are involved in the cooperative
agreement, \"NASA\" shall also mean \"Federal Government\".

\(a\) NASA and the Recipient will share in providing the resources
necessary to perform the agreement. NASA funding and non-cash
contributions (personnel, equipment, facilities, etc.) and the dollar
value of the Recipient\'s cash and/or non-cash contribution will be on a
\_[[\*\_]{.underline}]{.mark}\_ (NASA) - \_[[\*\_]{.underline}]{.mark}\_
(Recipient) basis. Criteria and procedures for the allowability and
allocability of cash and non-cash contributions shall be governed by FAR
Parts 30 and 31, and NFS Parts 1830 and 1831.

\(b\) The Recipient\'s share shall not be charged to the Government
under this Agreement or under any other contract, grant, or cooperative
agreement, except to the extent that the Recipient\'s contribution may
be allowable IR&D costs pursuant to FAR 31.205-18(e).

[\*To be completed at award]{.mark}

**\[End of Provision\]**

**§ 1274.905 RIGHTS IN DATA (JULY 2002)**

\(a\) Definitions.

\"Data," means recorded information, regardless of form, the media on
which it may be recorded, or the method of recording. The term includes,
but is not limited to, data of a scientific or technical nature,
computer software and documentation thereof, and data comprising
commercial and financial information.

\(b\) Data Categories.

\(1\) [General]{.underline}: Data exchanged between NASA and Recipient
under this cooperative agreement will be exchanged without restriction
as to its disclosure, use or duplication except as otherwise provided
below in this provision.

\(2\) [Background Data]{.underline}: In the event it is necessary for
Recipient to furnish NASA with Data which existed prior to, or produced
outside of, this cooperative agreement, and such Data embodies trade
secrets or comprises commercial or financial information which is
privileged or confidential, and such Data is so identified with a
suitable notice or legend, the Data will be maintained in confidence and
disclosed and used by NASA and its contractors (under suitable
protective conditions) only for the purpose of carrying out NASA\'s
responsibilities under this cooperative agreement. Upon completion of
activities under this agreement, such Data will be disposed of as
requested by Recipient.

\(3\) [Data first produced by Recipient]{.underline}: In the event Data
first produced by Recipient in carrying out Recipient\'s
responsibilities under this cooperative agreement is furnished to NASA,
and Recipient considers such Data to embody trade secrets or to comprise
commercial or financial information which is privileged or confidential,
and such Data is so identified with a suitable notice or legend, the
Data will be maintained in confidence for a period of \[To Be Completed
at Award (insert \"two\" to \"five\")\] years after development of the
data and be disclosed and used by NASA and its contractors (under
suitable protective conditions) only for \[To Be Completed at Award
(insert appropriate purpose; for example: experimental; evaluation;
research; development, etc.)\] by or on behalf of NASA during that
period. In order that NASA and its contractors may exercise the right to
use such Data for the purposes designated above, NASA, upon request to
the Recipient, shall have the right to review and request delivery of
Data first produced by Recipient. Delivery shall be made within a time
period specified by NASA.

\(4\) [Data first produced by NASA]{.underline}: As to Data first
produced by NASA in carrying out NASA\'s responsibilities under this
cooperative agreement and which Data would embody trade secrets or would
comprise commercial or financial information that is privileged or
confidential if it had been obtained from the Recipient, will be marked
with an appropriate legend and maintained in confidence for an agreed to
period of up to (To Be Completed at Award -- insert a period of up to 5
years ) years after development of the information, with the express
understanding that during the aforesaid period such Data may be
disclosed and used (under suitable protective conditions) by or on
behalf of the Government for Government purposes only, and thereafter
for any purpose whatsoever without restriction on disclosure and use.
Recipient agrees not to disclose such Data to any third party without
NASA\'s written approval until the aforementioned restricted period
expires. Use of this data under a separate cooperative agreement or
contract issued to a party other than the Recipient for the purpose of
continuing the project in the event this cooperative agreement is
terminated by either party shall constitute a government purpose.

\(5\) [Copyright]{.underline}.

\(i\) In the event Data is exchanged with a notice indicating the Data
is protected under copyright as a published copyrighted work, or are
deposited for registration as a published work in the U.S. Copyright
Office, the following paid-up licenses shall apply:

> \(A\) If it is indicated on the Data that the Data existed prior to,
> or was produced outside of, this agreement, the receiving party and
> others acting on its behalf, may reproduce, distribute, and prepare
> derivative works for the purpose of carrying out the receiving
> party\'s responsibilities under this cooperative agreement; and
>
> \(B\) If the furnished Data does not contain the indication of
> paragraph (b)(5)(i)(A) of this section, it will be assumed that the
> Data was first produced under this agreement, and the receiving party
> and others acting on its behalf, shall be granted a paid up,
> nonexclusive, irrevocable, world-wide license for all such Data to
> reproduce, distribute copies to the public, prepare derivative works,
> distribute copies to the public, and perform publicly and display
> publicly, by or on behalf of the receiving party. For Data that is
> computer software, the right to distribute shall be limited to
> potential users in the United States.

\(ii\) When claim is made to copyright, the Recipient shall affix the
applicable copyright notice of 17 U.S.C. 401 or 402 and acknowledgment
of Government sponsorship to the data when and if the data are delivered
to the Government.

\(6\) [Oral and visual information]{.underline}. If information which
the Recipient considers to embody trade secrets or to comprise
commercial or financial information which is privileged or confidential
is disclosed orally or visually to NASA, such information must be
reduced to tangible, recorded form (i.e., converted into Data as defined
herein), identified and marked with a suitable notice or legend, and
furnished to NASA within 10 days after such oral or visual disclosure,
or NASA shall have no duty to limit or restrict, and shall not incur any
liability for, any disclosure and use of such information.

\(7\) [Disclaimer of Liability]{.underline}. Notwithstanding the above,
NASA shall not be restricted in, nor incur any liability for, the
disclosure and use of:

\(i\) Data not identified with a suitable notice or legend as set in
paragraph (b)(2) of this section; nor

\(ii\) Information contained in any Data for which disclosure and use is
restricted under paragraphs (b)(2) or (3) of this section, if such
information is or becomes generally known without breach of the above,
is known to or is generated by NASA independently of carrying out
responsibilities under this agreement, is rightfully received from a
third party without restriction, or is included in data which
Participant has, or is required to furnish to the U.S. Government
without restriction on disclosure and use.

\(c\) [Marking of Data]{.underline}. Any Data delivered under this
cooperative agreement, by NASA or the Recipient, shall be marked with a
suitable notice or legend indicating the data was generated under this
cooperative agreement.

(e) [Lower Tier Agreements]{.underline}. The Recipient shall include
    this provision, suitably modified to identify the parties, in all
    subcontracts or lower tier agreements, regardless of tier, for
    experimental, developmental, or research work.

**\[End of Provision\]**

**§ 1274.906 DESIGNATION OF NEW TECHNOLOGY REPRESENTATIVE AND PATENT
REPRESENTATIVE (JULY 2002)**

\(a\) For purposes of administration of the clause of this cooperative
agreement entitled \"PATENT RIGHTS - RETENTION BY THE CONTRACTOR (LARGE
BUSINESS)\" or \"PATENT RIGHTS - RETENTION BY THE CONTRACTOR (SMALL
BUSINESS)\" the following named representatives are hereby designated by
the Agreement Officer to administer such clause:

[Title]{.underline} [Office Code/Address]{.underline}

New Technology 504 Goddard Space Flight Center\
Representative Greenbelt, MD 20771

Patent Representative 503 Goddard Space Flight Center Representative

> Greenbelt, MD 20771

\(b\) Reports of reportable items, and disclosure of subject inventions,
interim reports, final reports, utilization reports, and other reports
required by the clause, as well as any correspondence with respect to
such matters, should be directed to the New Technology Representative
unless transmitted in response to correspondence or request from the
Patent Representative. Inquiries or requests regarding disposition of
rights, election of rights, or related matters should be directed to the
Patent Representative. This clause shall be included in any subcontract
hereunder requiring \"PATENT RIGHTS - RETENTION BY THE CONTRACTOR (LARGE
BUSINESS)\" clause or \"PATENT RIGHTS - RETENTION BY THE CONTRACTOR
(SMALL BUSINESS)\" clause, unless otherwise authorized or directed by
the Agreement Officer. The respective responsibilities and authorities
of the above-named representatives are set forth in NFS 1827.305-370.

**\[End of Provision\]**

**§ 1274.907 DISPUTES (JULY 2002)**

\(a\) In the event that a disagreement arises, representatives of the
parties shall enter into discussions in good faith and in a timely and
cooperative manner to seek resolution. If these discussions do not
result in a satisfactory solution, the aggrieved party may seek a
decision from the Dispute Resolution Official under paragraph (b) of
this provision. This request must be presented no more than (3) three
months after the events giving rise to the disagreement have occurred.

\(b\) The aggrieved party may submit a written request for a decision to
the Center Ombudsman, who is designated as the Dispute Resolution
Official. The written request shall include a statement of the relevant
facts, a discussion of the unresolved issues, and a specification of the
clarification, relief, or remedy sought. A copy of this written request
and all accompanying materials must be provided to the other party at
the same time. The other party shall submit a written position on the
matters in dispute within thirty (30) calendar days after receiving this
notification that a decision has been requested. The Dispute Resolution
Official shall conduct a review of the matters in dispute and render a
decision in writing within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt of such
written position.

**\[End of Provision\]**

## § 1274.908 Milestone Payments (July 2002)

\(a\) By submission of the first invoice, the Recipient is certifying
that it has an established accounting system which complies with
generally accepted accounting principles, with the requirements of this
agreement, and that appropriate arrangements have been made for
receiving, distributing, and accounting for Federal funds received under
this agreement.

\(b\) Payments will be made upon the following milestones: \[The
schedule for payments may be based upon the Recipient\'s completion of
specific tasks, submission of specified reports, or whatever is
appropriate.\]

[Date]{.underline} [Payment Milestone]{.underline} [Amount]{.underline}

[\*]{.mark} [\*]{.mark} [\*]{.mark}

\(c\) Upon submission by the recipient of invoices in accordance with
the provisions of the agreement and upon certification by NASA of
completion of the payable milestone, the Agreement Officer shall
authorize payment. Payment shall be made within 30 calendar days after
receipt of proper invoice. Payment shall be considered as being made on
the date of electronic funds transfer. A proper invoice must include the
following:

\(i\) Name and address of the Recipient.

> \(ii\) Invoice date (The Recipient is encouraged to date invoices as
> close as possible to the date of the mailing or transmission).

\(iii\) Cooperative agreement number.

\(iv\) Description, milestone, and extended price of efforts/tasks
performed.

\(v\) Payment terms.

> \(vi\) Name and address of Recipient official to whom payment is to be
> sent. (Must be the same as that in the cooperative agreement or in a
> proper notice of assignment).
>
> \(vii\) Name (where practicable), title, phone number, and mailing
> address of the person to be notified in the event of a defective
> invoice.
>
> \(viii\) Any other information or documentation required by the
> cooperative agreement.

\(ix\) Taxpayer identification number (TIN).

> \(x\) While not required, the recipient is strongly encouraged to
> assign an identification number to each invoice.

\(d\) A payment milestone may be successfully completed in advance of
the date appearing in paragraph (b) of this section. However, payment
shall not be made prior to that date without the written consent of the
Agreement Officer.

\(e\) The recipient is not entitled to partial payment for partial
completion of a payment milestone.

\(f\) Unless approved by the Agreement Officer, all preceding payment
milestones must be completed before payment can be made for the next
payment milestone.

\(g\) (i) If the Recipient is authorized to submit invoices directly to
the NASA paying office, the original invoice should be submitted to:

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center

Cost and Commercial Accounts Department

Code 155/Bldg 18

Greenbelt, MD 20771

> \(ii\) If the Recipient is not authorized to submit invoices directly
> to the NASA paying office, the original invoice should be submitted to
> the Agreement Officer for certification.
>
> \(iii\) Copies of the recipient\'s invoice should be submitted to the
> following offices:

\(A\) Copy 1 - NASA Agreement Officer.

\(B\) Copy 2 - Auditor.

\(C\) Copy 3 - Contract administration office.

\(D\) Copy 4 - Project management office.

\(E\) Copy 5 - Other recipients as designated by the Agreement Officer.

[\*To be completed at award]{.mark}

**\[End of Provision\]**

## § 1274.909 Term of Agreement (July 2002)

\(a\) The agreement commences on the effective date indicated on the
attached cover sheet and continues until the expiration date indicated
on the attached cover sheet unless terminated by either party. If all
resources are expended prior to the expiration date of the agreement,
the parties have no obligation to continue performance and may elect to
cease at that point. The parties may extend the expiration date if
additional time is required to complete the milestones at no increase in
Government resources. Requests for approval for no-cost extensions must
be forwarded to the NASA Agreement Officer no later than ten days prior
to the expiration of the award to be considered.

\(b\) Provisions of this Agreement, which, by their express terms or by
necessary implication, apply for periods of time other than that
specified as the agreement term, shall be given effect, notwithstanding
expiration of the term of the agreement.

**\[End of Provision\]**

**§ 1274.925 Subcontracts (July 2002)**

\(a\) Recipients are not authorized to issue grants or cooperative
agreements.

\(b\) NASA Agreement Officer consent is required for all subcontracts .

\(c\) If not submitted by the Recipient and accepted by NASA in the
original proposal. The Recipient shall provide the following information
to the Agreement Officer:

\(1\) A copy of the proposed subcontract.

\(2\) Basis for subcontractor selection.

\(3\) Justification for lack of competition when competitive bids or
offers are not obtained.

\(4\) Basis for award cost or award price.

\(d\) The Recipient shall utilize small business, veteran-owned small
business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, historically
underutilized small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned
business concerns, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and
minority educational institutions as subcontractors to the maximum
extent practicable.

\(e\) All entities that are involved in performing the research and
development effort that is the purpose of the cooperative agreement
shall be part of the Recipient\'s consortium and not subcontractors.

**\[End of Provision\]**

## § 1274.933 Summary of Recipient Reporting Responsibilities (July 2002)

This cooperative agreement requires the recipient to submit a number of
reports. These reporting requirements are summarized below. In the event
of a conflict between this provision and other provisions of the
cooperative agreement requiring reporting, the other provisions take
precedence.

+-----------------------+--------------------+------------------------+
| [[Report              | [[Frequency]{.     | [[Referenc             |
| ]{.underline}]{.mark} | underline}]{.mark} | e]{.underline}]{.mark} |
+-----------------------+--------------------+------------------------+
| Report of Joint       | As required        | 1274.911 Patent Rights |
| NASA/Recipient        |                    | (Paragraph (b)(4)      |
| Inventions            |                    |                        |
+-----------------------+--------------------+------------------------+
| Interim Report of     | Every 12 months    | 1274.912 Patent        |
| Reportable Items      |                    | Rights - Retention by  |
|                       |                    | the Recipient (Large   |
|                       |                    | Business)              |
|                       |                    |                        |
|                       |                    | (Paragraph (e)(3)(i))  |
+-----------------------+--------------------+------------------------+
| Final Report of       | 3 months after     | 1274.912 Patent        |
| Reportable Items      | completion         | Rights - Retention by  |
|                       |                    | the Recipient (Large   |
|                       |                    | Business)              |
|                       |                    |                        |
|                       |                    | (Paragraph (e)(3)(ii)) |
+-----------------------+--------------------+------------------------+
| Disclosure of Subject | Within 2 months    | 1274.912 Patent Rights |
| Inventions            | after inventor     | Retention by the       |
|                       | discloses it to    | Recipient (Large       |
|                       | Recipient          | Business)              |
|                       |                    |                        |
|                       |                    | (Paragraph (e)(2)) or  |
|                       |                    |                        |
|                       |                    | 1274.913 Patent        |
|                       |                    | Rights - Retention by  |
|                       |                    | the Recipient (Small   |
|                       |                    | Business)              |
|                       |                    |                        |
|                       |                    | (Paragraph (c)(1))     |
+-----------------------+--------------------+------------------------+
| Election of Title to  | 1 year after       | 1274.913 Patent        |
| a Subject Invention   | disclosure of the  | Rights - Retention by  |
|                       | subject invention  | the Recipient (Small   |
|                       | if a statutory bar | Business)              |
|                       | exists, otherwise  |                        |
|                       | within 2 years     | (Paragraph (c)(2))     |
+-----------------------+--------------------+------------------------+
| Listing of Subject    | Every 12 months    | 1274.913 Patent        |
| Inventions            | from the date of   | Rights - Retention by  |
|                       | the agreement      | the Recipient (Small   |
|                       |                    | Business)              |
|                       |                    |                        |
|                       |                    | (Paragraph (f)(5)(i))  |
+-----------------------+--------------------+------------------------+
| Subject Inventions    | Prior to close-out | 1274.913 Retention by  |
| Final Report          | of the agreement   | the Recipient (Small   |
|                       |                    | Business) (Paragraph   |
|                       |                    | (f)(5)(ii)             |
+-----------------------+--------------------+------------------------+
| Notification of       | 30 days before     | 1274.913 Patent Rights |
| Decision to Forego    | expiration of the  | -Retention by the      |
| Patent Protection     | response period    | Recipient (Small       |
|                       |                    | Business)              |
|                       |                    |                        |
|                       |                    | (Paragraph (f)(3))     |
+-----------------------+--------------------+------------------------+
| Notification of a     | Promptly upon      | 1274.912 Patent        |
| Subcontract Award     | award of a         | Rights - Retention by  |
|                       | subcontract        | the Recipient (Large   |
|                       |                    | Business)              |
|                       |                    |                        |
|                       |                    | (Paragraph (g)(3))     |
|                       |                    |                        |
|                       |                    | or 1274.913 Patent     |
|                       |                    | Rights - Retention by  |
|                       |                    | the Recipient (Small   |
|                       |                    | Business)              |
|                       |                    |                        |
|                       |                    | (Paragraph (g)(3)      |
+-----------------------+--------------------+------------------------+
| Utilization of        | Annually           | 1274.913 Patent        |
| Subject Invention     |                    | Rights - Retention by  |
|                       |                    | the Recipient (Small   |
|                       |                    | Business)              |
|                       |                    |                        |
|                       |                    | (Paragraph (h))        |
+-----------------------+--------------------+------------------------+
| Notice of Proposed    | Prior to           | 1274.915 Restrictions  |
| Transfer of           | transferring       | on Sale or Transfer of |
| Technology            | technology to      | Technology to Foreign  |
|                       | foreign firm or    | Firms or Institutions  |
|                       | institution        | (Paragraph (b))        |
+-----------------------+--------------------+------------------------+
| Progress Report       | 60 days prior to   | 1274.921 Publications  |
|                       | the anniversary    | and Reports:           |
|                       | date of the        | Non-Proprietary        |
|                       | agreement (except  | Research Results       |
|                       | final year)        |                        |
|                       |                    | (Paragraph (d)(1))     |
+-----------------------+--------------------+------------------------+
| Summary of Research   | 90 days after      | 1274.921 Publications  |
|                       | completion of      | and Reports:           |
|                       | agreement          | Non-Proprietary        |
|                       |                    | Research Results       |
|                       |                    |                        |
|                       |                    | (Paragraph (d)(2))     |
+-----------------------+--------------------+------------------------+
| NASA Form 1018        | Annually by        | 1274.923 Equipment and |
| Property in the       | October 31         | Other Property         |
| Custody of            |                    |                        |
| Contractors           |                    | (Paragraph (f))        |
+-----------------------+--------------------+------------------------+
| NASA Form 1018        | 60 days after      | 1274.923 Equipment and |
| Property in the       | expiration date of | Other Property         |
| Custody of            | agreement          |                        |
| Contractors           |                    | (Paragraph (f))        |
+-----------------------+--------------------+------------------------+

## § 1274.934 Safety (July 2002)

NASA's safety priority is to protect: (1) the public, (2) astronauts and
pilots, (3) the NASA workforce (including contractor employees working
on NASA contracts), and (4) high-value equipment and property.

a)  The Recipient shall act responsibly in matters of safety and shall
    take all reasonable safety measures in performing under this
    cooperative agreement. The recipient shall comply with all
    applicable federal, state, and local laws relating to safety. The
    Recipient shall maintain a record of, and will notify the NASA
    Agreement Officer immediately (within one workday) of any accident
    involving death, disabling injury or substantial loss of property.
    The Recipient will immediately (within one workday) advise NASA of
    hazards that come to its attention as a result of the work
    performed.

b)  Where the work under this cooperative agreement involves flight
    hardware, the hazardous aspects, if any, of such hardware will be
    identified, in writing, by the Recipient. Compliance with this
    provision by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the
    Recipient.

**\[End of Provision\]**

## 

## § 1274.936 Breach of Safety or Security (July 2002)

Safety is the freedom from those conditions that can cause death,
injury, occupational illness, damage to or loss of equipment or
property, or damage to the environment. Safety is essential to NASA and
is a material part of this contract. NASA's safety priority is to
protect: (1) the public; (2) astronauts and pilots; (3) the NASA
workforce (including contractor employees working on NASA contracts);
and (4) high-value equipment and property. A major breach of safety by
the Recipient entitles the Government to remedies (pending corrective
measures by the Recipient) which includes, suspension or termination of
the Cooperative Agreement, require removal or change of Recipient\'s
personnel from performing under the Agreement. A major breach of safety
must be related directly to the work on the Agreement. A major breach of
safety is an act or omission of the Recipient that consists of an
accident, incident, or exposure resulting in a fatality or mission
failure; or in damage to equipment or property equal to or greater than
\$1 million; or in any \"willful\" or \"repeat\" violation cited by the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) or by a state
agency operating under an OSHA approved plan.

\(a\) Security is the condition of safeguarding against espionage,
sabotage, crime (including computer crime), or attack. A major breach of
security by the Recipient entitles the Government to remedies (pending
corrective measures by the Recipient) which includes, suspension or
termination of the Cooperative Agreement, require removal or change of
Recipient\'s personnel from performing under the Cooperative Agreement.
A major breach of security may occur on or off Government installations,
but must be related directly to the work on the Cooperative Agreement. A
major breach of security may arise from any of the following: compromise
of classified information; illegal technology transfer; workplace
violence resulting in criminal conviction; sabotage; compromise or
denial of information technology services; damage or loss greater than
\$250,000 to the Government; or theft.

\(b\) In the event of a major breach of safety or security, the
Recipient shall report the breach to the Agreement Officer. If directed
by the Agreement Officer, the Recipient shall conduct its own
investigation and report the results to the Government. The Recipient
shall cooperate with the Government investigation, if conducted.

**\[End of Provision\]**

## § 1274.937 Security Requirements for Unclassified Information Technology Resources (July 2002)

\(a\) The Recipient shall be responsible for Information Technology
security for all systems connected to a NASA network or operated by the
Recipient for NASA, regardless of location. This provision is applicable
to all or any part of the cooperative agreement that includes
information technology resources or services in which the Recipient must
have physical or electronic access to NASA's sensitive information
contained in unclassified systems that directly support the mission of
the Agency. This includes information technology, hardware, software,
and the management, operation, maintenance, programming, and system
administration of computer systems, networks, and telecommunications
systems. Examples of tasks that require security provisions include:

(1) Computer control of spacecraft, satellites, or aircraft or their
    payloads;

(2) Acquisition, transmission or analysis of data owned by NASA with
    significant replacement cost should the Recipient's copy be
    corrupted; and

(3) Access to NASA networks or computers at a level beyond that granted
    the general public, e.g. bypassing a firewall.

\(b\) The Recipient shall provide, implement, and maintain an IT
Security Plan. This plan shall describe the processes and procedures
that will be followed to ensure appropriate security of IT resources
that are developed, processed, or used under this cooperative agreement.
The plan shall describe those parts of the cooperative agreement to
which this provision applies. The Recipient's IT Security Plan shall be
compliant with Federal laws that include, but are not limited to, the
Computer Security Act of 1987 (40 U.S.C. 1441 et seq.) and the
Government Information Security Reform Act of 2000. The plan shall meet
IT security requirements in accordance with Federal and NASA policies
and procedures that include, but are not limited to:

\(c\) Within 30 days after cooperative agreement award, the Recipient
shall submit for NASA approval an IT Security Plan. This plan must be
consistent with and further detail the approach contained in the
Recipient's proposal that resulted in the award of this cooperative
agreement and in compliance with the requirements stated in this
provision. The plan, as approved by the Agreement Officer, shall be
incorporated into the cooperative agreement as a compliance document.

(d)(1) Recipient personnel requiring privileged access or limited
privileged access to systems operated by the Recipient for NASA or
interconnected to a NASA network shall be screened at an appropriate
level in accordance with NPG 2810.1, Section 4.5; NPG 1620.1, Chapter 3;
and paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. Those Recipient personnel with
non-privileged access do not require personnel screening. NASA shall
provide screening using standard personnel screening National Agency
Check (NAC) forms listed in paragraph (d)(3) of this provision, unless
Recipient screening in accordance with paragraph (d)(4) is approved. The
Recipient shall submit the required forms to the NASA Center Chief of
Security (CCS) within fourteen (14) days after cooperative agreement
award or assignment of an individual to a position requiring screening.
The forms may be obtained from the CCS. At the option of the government,
interim access may be granted pending completion of the NAC.

\(2\) Guidance for selecting the appropriate level of screening is based
on the risk of adverse impact to NASA missions. NASA defines three
levels of risk for which screening is required (IT-1 has the highest
level of risk):

> \(i\) IT-1 \-- Individuals having privileged access or limited
> privileged access to systems whose misuse can cause very serious
> adverse impact to NASA missions. These systems include, for example,
> those that can transmit commands directly modifying the behavior of
> spacecraft, satellites or aircraft.
>
> \(ii\) IT-2 **\--** Individuals having privileged access or limited
> privileged access to systems whose misuse can cause serious adverse
> impact to NASA missions. These systems include, for example, those
> that can transmit commands directly modifying the behavior of payloads
> on spacecraft, satellites or aircraft; and those that contain the
> primary copy of "level 1" data whose cost to replace exceeds one
> million dollars.
>
> \(iii\) IT-3 **\--** Individuals having privileged access or limited
> privileged access to systems whose misuse can cause significant
> adverse impact to NASA missions. These systems include, for example,
> those that interconnect with a NASA network in a way that exceeds
> access by the general public, such as bypassing firewalls; and systems
> operated by the Recipient for NASA whose function or data has
> substantial cost to replace, even if these systems are not
> interconnected with a NASA network.

\(3\) Screening for individuals shall employ forms appropriate for the
level of risk as follows:

> \(i\) IT-1: Fingerprint Card (FC) 258 and Standard Form (SF) 85P,
> Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions;

\(ii\) IT-2: FC 258 and SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive
Positions; and

::: Definition-Term
\(iii\) IT-3: NASA Form 531, Name Check, and FC 258.
:::

::: Definition-Term
> \(4\) The Agreement Officer may allow the Recipient to conduct its own
> screening of individuals requiring privileged access or limited
> privileged access provided the Recipient can demonstrate that the
> procedures used by the Recipient are equivalent to NASA\'s personnel
> screening procedures. As used here, equivalent includes a check for
> criminal history, as would be conducted by NASA, and completion of a
> questionnaire covering the same information as would be required by
> NASA.
:::

\(5\) Screening of Recipient personnel may be waived by the Agreement
Officer for those individuals who have proof of \--

::: Definition-Term
\(i\) Current or recent national security clearances (within last three
years);
:::

::: Definition-Term
\(ii\) Screening conducted by NASA within last three years; or
:::

::: Definition-Term
> \(iii\) Screening conducted by the Recipient, within last three years,
> that is equivalent to the NASA personnel screening procedures as
> approved by the Agreement Officer under paragraph (d)(4) of this
> provision.
:::

\(e\) The Recipient shall ensure that its employees, in performance of
the cooperative agreement, receive annual IT security training in NASA
IT Security policies, procedures, computer ethics, and best practices in
accordance with NPG 2810.1, Section 4.3 requirements. The Recipient may
use web-based training available from NASA to meet this requirement.

\(f\) The Recipient shall afford NASA, including the Office of Inspector
General, access to the Recipient's, subcontractors' or subawardees'
facilities, installations, operations, documentation, databases and
personnel used in performance of the cooperative agreement. Access shall
be provided to the extent required to carry out a program of IT
inspection, investigation and audit to safeguard against threats and
hazards to the integrity, availability and confidentiality of NASA data
or to the function of computer systems operated on behalf of NASA, and
to preserve evidence of computer crime.

\(g\) The Recipient shall incorporate the substance of this clause in
all subcontracts or subagreements that meet the conditions in paragraph
(a) of this provision.

**\[End of Provision}**

## § 1274.938 Modifications (July 2002)

During the term of this agreement and in the interest of achieving
program objectives, the parties may agree to changes that affect the
responsibility statements, milestones, or other provisions of this
agreement. Any changes to this agreement will be accomplished by a
written bilateral modification.

**\[End of Provision\]**

## § 1274.939 Application of Federal, State, and Local Laws and Regulations (July 2002)

\(a\) *Federal Laws and Regulations.* This Cooperative Agreement shall
be governed by the Federal Laws, regulations, policies, and related
administrative practices applicable to this Cooperative Agreement on the
date the Agreement is executed. The Recipient understands that such
Federal laws, regulations, policies, and related administrative
practices may be modified from time to time. The Recipient agrees to
consider modifying this Agreement to be governed by those later modified
Federal laws, regulations, policies, and related administrative
practices that directly affect performance of the Project.

\(b\) *State or Territorial Law and Local Law.* Except to the extent
that a Federal statute or regulation preempts State or territorial law,
nothing in the Cooperative Agreement shall require the Recipient to
observe or enforce compliance with any provision thereof, perform any
other act, or do any other thing in contravention of any applicable
State or territorial law; however, if any of the provisions of the
Cooperative Agreement violate any applicable State or territorial law,
or if compliance with the provisions of the Agreement would require the
Recipient to violate any applicable State or territorial law, the
Recipient agrees to notify the Government (NASA) immediately in writing
in order that the Government and the Recipient may make appropriate
arrangements to proceed with the Project as soon as possible.

\(c\) *Changed Conditions of Performance (Including Litigation)*. The
Recipient agrees to notify the Government (NASA) immediately of any
change in State or local law, conditions, or any other event that may
significantly affect its ability to perform the Project in accordance
with the terms of this Cooperative Agreement. In addition, the Recipient
agrees to notify the Government (NASA) immediately of any decision
pertaining to the Recipient's conduct of litigation that may affect the
Government's interests in the Project or the Government's administration
or enforcement of applicable Federal laws or regulations. Before the
Recipient may name the Government as a party to litigation for any
reason, the Recipient agrees to inform the Government; this proviso
applies to any type of litigation whatsoever, in any forum.

\(d\) *No Government Obligations to Third Parties.* Absent the
Government's express written consent, and notwithstanding any
concurrence by the Government in or approval of the award of any
Agreement of the Recipient (third party contract) or subcontract of the
Recipient (third party subcontract) or the solicitation thereof, the
Government shall not be subject to any obligations or liabilities to
third party contractors or third party subcontractors or any other
person(s).

**\[End of Provision\]**

## § 1274.940 Changes in Recipient\'s Membership (July 2002)

The Recipient shall notify the cognizant Agreement Officer within seven
(7) days of any change in the corporate membership (ownership) structure
of the Recipient, including the addition or withdrawal of any of the
Recipient\'s affiliated members (e.g., Consortium Member). If NASA
reasonably determines that any change in the corporate membership
(ownership) of Recipient will conflict with NASA's objectives for this
Project or any statutory or regulatory restriction applicable to the
agency, NASA may terminate this Agreement after giving the Agreement
Recipient at least ninety (90) days prior written notice of such
perceived conflict and a reasonable opportunity to cure such conflict.

**\[End of Provision\]**

## 

## § 1274.942 Export Licenses (July 2002)

\(a\) The Recipient shall comply with all U.S. export control laws and
regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations
(ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120 through 130, and the Export Administration
Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730 through 799, in the performance of
this Cooperative Agreement. In the absence of available license
exemptions/exceptions, the Recipient shall be responsible for obtaining
the appropriate licenses or other approvals, if required, for exports of
hardware, technical data, and software, or for the provision of
technical assistance.

\(b\) The Recipient shall be responsible for obtaining export licenses,
if required, before utilizing foreign persons in the performance of this
Cooperative Agreement, including instances where the work is to be
performed on-site at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, where the foreign
person will have access to export-controlled technical data or software.

\(c\) The Recipient shall be responsible for all regulatory record
keeping requirements associated with the use of licenses and license
exemptions/exceptions.

\(d\) The Recipient shall be responsible for ensuring that the
requirements of this provision apply to its subcontractors.

\(e\) The Recipient may request, in writing, that the Agreement Officer
authorize it to export ITAR-controlled technical data (including
software) pursuant to the exemption at 22 CFR 125.4(b)(3). The Agreement
Officer or designated representative may authorize or direct the use of
the exemption where the data does not disclose details of the design,
development, production, or manufacture of any defense article.

**\[End of Provision\]**

**IV. ADDITIONAL TERMS**

1\. MILESTONE REQUIREMENTS

The following milestones shall be met:

> [(To be completed at time of award)]{.mark}

+--------+-----+--------------------------------------------+---------+
| **Mile | **M | **Milestone Title\                         | **E     |
| -stone | ile | \<followed by statement of milestone\>**   | xpected |
| \#**   | -** |                                            | Compl   |
|        |     |                                            | etion** |
|        | *   |                                            |         |
|        | *st |                                            | *       |
|        | one |                                            | *Date** |
|        | L   |                                            |         |
|        | abe |                                            |         |
|        | l** |                                            |         |
+--------+-----+--------------------------------------------+---------+
| \<#\>  | \<  | \<statement of milestone\>                 | \       |
|        | #\> |                                            | <date\> |
+--------+-----+--------------------------------------------+---------+

Key:

\<#\>: Chronological sequence number. The order of these milestones is
negotiable, prior to award.

\<date\>: Expected milestone completion date, to be proposed by offeror
and negotiated.

2\. REPORT REQUIREMENTS

To ensure collection of systemic evaluation data on each project, basic
reporting is required. The milestones above in 1 entitled \"Milestone
Requirements\" measure progress toward one or more of the NASA Education
Priorities. [In addition]{.underline} to those reporting requirements
found in §1274.933 entitled \"Summary of Recipient Reporting
Responsibilities (July 2002), the following reports shall be delivered:

> Each fiscal quarter, provide financial reports and updates on project
> activities.
>
> A quarterly review of a project shall be held via videoconferencing or
> teleconferencing, with the LEARNERS Manager, Learning Technologies
> Project Manager, the Educational Technology Program Officer, and other
> personnel, as invited by Educational Technology Program Management.
>
> An annual summary report and demonstration of the product is required.
> All projects shall be reviewed annually to determine their progress
> measured against their milestones.

These reports shall include at least one representative picture or
illustration and provide descriptive text under the following topics:

> \- Title of the agreement and agreement number

-   Period covered by the report

-   Objective

-   Approach

-   Scientific Accomplishments

-   Technology Accomplishments (including progress toward milestones)

-   Status/Plans

-   Point of contact (name, address, email)

-   Caption for the graphic

-   List (and abstracts) of all publications which cite work performed
    under this cooperative agreement, identifying which were refereed.
    If any publication is available on the Web, link from the
    publication reference to the publication site.

-   List of conference presentations resulting from work performed under
    this cooperative agreement.

-   Lists of all other media references in which the research was
    discussed.

-   List of any patents filed or new technology reports resulting from
    work under this cooperative agreement.

**3. MEETING PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS**

To foster communication within the program, the following participation
is required:

1.  Learning Technologies Investigators kick-off meeting.

2.  Annual NASA Education Technology Program conference held in Spring,
    generally between months of April -- May.

3.  Training workshops for NASA internal dissemination channels,
    including but not limited to the Education Resource Center Network
    and the Aerospace Education Specialists Program.

**4. SOFTWARE SUBMISSION CRITERIA**

Recipients may release their software by posting that software to their
own world-wide-web addresses. There is no requirement that NASA provide
approval of this recipient release prior to its being posted. However,
the recipients must make these releases in a manner consistent with this
agreement. Specifically, any assertion of data rights or patent rights
by the recipients must be in accordance with clauses 1274.11-13 of this
agreement. In addition, the recipients are responsible for complying
with all export control laws.

Recipients are required to assist NASA in obtaining approval for posting
software to a NASA web site.

The recipient shall include a completed NASA Form 1679 ("Disclosure of
Invention and New Technology (Including Software)") with each software
submission. All submissions of software under this cooperative agreement
shall contain the following legend:

> *"This software is designated for public release under NASA
> Cooperative Agreement Number NCC\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ and may be publicly
> released after approval for release has been granted by GSFC Software
> Release Official."*

All software submissions shall be made to the National HPCC Software
Exchange (NHSE). All submissions shall, at a minimum, meet the
\"checked\" category criteria, as described at the NHSE URL
(http://www.nhse.org; "HPCC Software and Enabling Technology; NHSE
Software Catalog; Explanation of review procedures; Scope, completeness,
and documentation guidelines").

4.  **§ 1274.908 Milestone Payments (July 2002)**

    \(a\) By submission of the first invoice, the Recipient is
    certifying that it has an established accounting system which
    complies with generally accepted accounting principles, with the
    requirements of this agreement, and that appropriate arrangements
    have been made for receiving, distributing, and accounting for
    Federal funds received under this agreement.

\(b\) Payments shall be made upon satisfactory completion of the
following milestones:

**\[The schedule for payments may be based upon the Recipient\'s
completion of specific tasks, submission of specified reports, or
whatever is appropriate.\]**

[Date]{.underline} [Payment Milestone]{.underline} [Amount]{.underline}

\(c\) Upon submission by the recipient of invoices in accordance with
the provisions of the agreement and upon certification by NASA of
completion of the payable milestone, the Agreement Officer shall
authorize payment. Payment shall be made within 30 calendar days after
receipt of proper invoice. Payment shall be considered as being made on
the date of electronic funds transfer. A proper invoice must include the
following:

\(i\) Name and address of the Recipient.

\(ii\) Invoice date (The Recipient is encouraged to date invoices as
close as possible to the date of the mailing or transmission).

\(iii\) Cooperative agreement number.

\(iv\) Description, milestone, and extended price of efforts/tasks
performed.

\(v\) Payment terms.

\(vi\) Name and address of Recipient official to whom payment is to be
sent. (Must be the same as that in the cooperative agreement or in a
proper notice of assignment).

\(vii\) Name (where practicable), title, phone number, and mailing
address of the person to be notified in the event of a defective
invoice.

\(viii\) Any other information or documentation required by the
cooperative agreement.

\(ix\) Taxpayer identification number (TIN).

\(x\) While not required, the recipient is strongly encouraged to assign
an identification number to each invoice.

\(d\) A payment milestone may be successfully completed in advance of
the date appearing in paragraph (b) of this section. However, payment
shall not be made prior to that date without the written consent of the
Agreement Officer.

\(e\) The recipient is not entitled to partial payment for partial
completion of a payment milestone.

\(f\) Unless approved by the Agreement Officer, all preceding payment
milestones must be completed before payment can be made for the next
payment milestone.

\(g\) (i) If the Recipient is authorized to submit invoices directly to
the NASA paying office, the original invoice should be submitted to:

\[Insert the mailing address for submission of cost vouchers\]

\(ii\) If the Recipient is not authorized to submit invoices directly to
the NASA paying office, the original invoice should be submitted to the
Agreement Officer for certification.

\(iii\) Copies of the recipient\'s invoice should be submitted to the
following offices:

\(A\) Copy 1 - NASA Agreement Officer.

\(B\) Copy 2 - Auditor.

\(C\) Copy 3 - Contract administration office.

\(D\) Copy 4 - Project management office.

\(E\) Copy 5 - Other recipients as designated by the Agreement Officer.

**\[End of Provision\]**

######### **6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE**

The Period of Performance of this agreement shall commence on the
effective date indicated on the attached cover sheet and shall continue
until the completion date indicated on the attached cover sheet.

# 7. ADMINISTRATION AND AUDIT RESPONSIBILITY

Agreements Office: NASA, Goddard Space Flight Center

Earth Sciences Procurement Office

Attn: Lynne Hoppel/210.Y

Building 28, Room W115

Greenbelt Road

Greenbelt, MD 20711

## Grant/Agreement/Contracting Officer:

Lynne Hoppel

\(301\) 286-3035

Lynne.C.Hoppel@ nasa.gov

Recipient Address and Point of Contact:
[\_\_\_\_\_[\*\_\_]{.underline}\_\_\_\_]{.mark}

## Government Audit Agency: [\_\_\_\_\_\_[\*\_]{.underline}\_\_\_\_]{.mark}

The Payment Office: Cost and Commercial Accounts Department, Code 155.

> Goddard Space Flight Center
>
> Greenbelt, MD 20771

[\*To be completed at award]{.mark}

**8. SCHEDULE OF MILESTONES, DUE DATES AND ADVANCE PAYMENTS**

[(A schedule substantially similar to the following shall be included in
each final cooperative agreement with applicable information filled in.
The order of the milestones shall be negotiated prior to award of the
cooperative agreement)]{.mark}

**TABLE 1 -- Chronological Schedule of Milestones, Due Dates and Advance
Payments**

+-------+-----+---------------------------------------+--------+-------+
| **    | **M | **Milestone Title\                    | **Ex   | **Ad  |
| Mile- | ile | \<followed by statement of            | pected | vance |
| stone | -** | milestone\>**                         | Comple | Pa    |
| \#**  |     |                                       | tion** | yment |
|       | *   |                                       |        | Amo   |
|       | *st |                                       | **     | unt** |
|       | one |                                       | Date** |       |
|       | L   |                                       |        |       |
|       | abe |                                       |        |       |
|       | l** |                                       |        |       |
+-------+-----+---------------------------------------+--------+-------+
| \<#\> | \<  | \<statement of milestone\>            | \<     | \     |
|       | #\> |                                       | date\> | <\$\> |
+-------+-----+---------------------------------------+--------+-------+

Key:

\<#\>: Chronological sequence number. The order of these milestones is
negotiable, prior to award.

\<date\>: Expected milestone completion date, to be proposed by offeror
and negotiated.

\<\$\>: Cost to complete milestone, to be proposed by offeror and
negotiated.

V.  **ATTACHMENTS TO THIS COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT**

The following is a list of attachments made to this cooperative
agreement:

  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------
  **Attachment No.**      **Attachment Title**    **Date of Attachment**

  1                       IT Security Plan        [\*]{.mark}

                                                  []{.mark}
  ----------------------- ----------------------- -----------------------

[\*To be determined at award]{.mark}