The following information is needed in all proposals in order to permit consideration in an objective manner. NRA's will generally specify topics for which additional information or greater detail is desirable. Each proposal copy shall contain all submitted material, including a copy of the transmittal letter if it contains substantive information. Transmittal Letter or Prefatory Material. Restriction on Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information.
Information contained in proposals is used for evaluation purposes only.
Offerors or quoters should, in order to maximize protection of trade secrets or other information that is confidential or privileged, place the following notice on the title page of the proposal and specify the information subject to the notice by inserting appropriate identification, such as page numbers, in the notice. In any event, information contained in proposals will be protected to the extent permitted by law, but NASA assumes no liability for use and disclosure of information not made subject to the notice. The statement should outline the plan of work, including the broad design of experiments to be undertaken and a description of experimental methods and procedures. Any substantial collaboration with individuals not referred to in the budget or use of consultants should be described. Subcontracting significant portions of a research project is discouraged.