PART 292—MANUFACTURING EXTENSION PARTNERSHIP; INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Authority: 15 U.S.C. 272 (b)(1) and (c)(3) and 278l. Source: 60 FR 44751, Aug. 29, 1995, unless otherwise noted. § 292.1 Program description. (a) Purpose. (b) Announcements of solicitations. (c) Proposal workshops. (d) Indirect costs. (e) Proposal format. 1/2 (f) Content of proposal. (i) An executive summary summarizing the planned project consistent with the Evaluation Criteria stated in this part. (ii) A description of the planned project sufficient to permit evaluation of the proposal in accordance with the proposal Evaluation Criteria stated in this part. (iii) A budget for the project which identifies all sources of funds and which breaks out planned expenditures by both activity and object class (e.g., personnel, travel, etc.). (iv) A description of the qualifications of key personnel who will be assigned to work on the proposed project. (v) A statement of work that discusses the specific tasks to be carried out, including a schedule of measurable events and milestones. (vi) A completed Standard Form 424, 424A, and 424B (Rev 4-92) prescribed by the applicable OMB circular, Standard Form LLL, and Form CD-511, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; Drug-Free Workplace Requirements and Lobbying. SF-424, 424A, 424B (Rev 4-92), SF-LLL, and Form CD-511 will not be considered part of the page count of the proposal. (2) The application requirements and the standard form requirements have been approved by OMB (OMB Control Number 0693-0005, 0348-0043 and 0348-0044). (g) Applicable federal and departmental guidance. (1) Nonprofit organizations. (ii) OMB Circular A-122—Cost Principles for Nonprofit Organizations. (iii) 15 CFR Part 29b—Audit Requirements for Institutions of Higher Education and Other Nonprofit Organizations (implements OMB Circular A-133—Audits for Institutions of Higher Education and Other Nonprofit Organizations). (2) State/local governments. (ii) OMB Circular A-87—Cost Principles for State and Local Governments. (iii) 15 CFR Part 29a—Audit Requirements for State and Local Governments (implements OMB Circular A-128—Audit of State and Local Governments). (3) Educational institutions. (ii) OMB Circular A-21—Cost Principles for Educational Institutions. (iii) 15 CFR Part 29b—Audit Requirements for Institutions of Higher Education and Other Nonprofit Organizations (implements OMB Circular A-133—Audits for Institutions of Higher Education and Other Nonprofit Organizations). (4) For-profit organizations. (ii) 48 CFR Part 31—Federal Acquisition Regulation, Contract Cost Principles and Procedures. (iii) 15 CFR Part 29b—Audit Requirements for Institutions of Higher Education and Other Nonprofit Organizations (implements OMB Circular A-133). (h) Availability of forms and circulars. (2) Copies of OMB Circulars may be obtained from the Office of Administration, Publications Office, 725 17th St., NW, Room 2200, New Executive Office Building, Washington, DC 20503. § 292.2 Training development and deployment projects. (a) Eligibility criteria. (b) Project objective. (c) Award period. (d) Matching requirements. (e) Training development and deployment projects evaluation criteria. (1) Demonstration that the proposed project will meet the training needs of technical assistance providers and manufacturers in the target population. (2) Development/deployment methodology and use of appropriate technology and information sources. (3) Delivery and implementation mechanisms. (4) Coordination with other relevant organizations. (5) Program evaluation. (6) Management and organizational experience and plans. (7) Financial plan. § 292.3 Technical tools, techniques, practices, and analyses projects. (a) Eligibility criteria. (b) Project objective. (c) Award period. (d) Matching requirements. (e) Tools, techniques, practices, and analyses projects evaluation criteria. (1) Demonstration that the proposed project will meet the technical assistance needs of technical assistance providers and manufacturers in the target population. (2) Development methodology and use of appropriate technology and information sources. (3) Degree of integration with the manufacturing extension partnership. (4) Coordination with other relevant organizations. (5) Program evaluation. (6) Management experience and plans. (7) Financial plan. § 292.4 Information infrastructure projects. (a) Eligibility criteria. (b) Project objective. (c) Award period. (d) Matching requirements. (e) Information infrastructure projects evaluation criteria. (1) Demonstration that the proposed project will meet the need of the target customer base. (2) Development plans and delivery/implementation mechanisms. (3) Coordination with other relevant organizations. (4) Management and organizational experience and plans. (5) Financial plan. (6) Evaluation. § 292.5 Proposal selection process. The proposal evaluation and selection process will consist of three principal phases: Proposal qualifications; proposal review and selection of finalists; and award determination as follows: (a) Proposal qualification. (b) Proposal review and selection of finalists. (c) Award determination. § 292.6 Additional requirements. Federal policies and procedures.