(a) This section must clearly specify the closing date on which all proposals are due to be received.
(b) This section must specify the number of copies of the proposal that are to be submitted.
(c) This section must clearly set forth the complete mailing and/or delivery address(es) where proposals are to be submitted.
(d) This section may include other instructions such as the following:

(1)	Bindings. Please do not use special bindings or covers. Staple the pages in the upper left corner of the cover sheet of each proposal.
(2)	Packaging. All copies of a proposal should be sent in the same package.

Wherever descriptions of research topics or subtopics include reference to publications, information on where such publications will normally be available shall be included in a separate section of the solicitation entitled ``Scientific and Technical Information Sources.''

Describe sufficiently the R/R&D topics and subtopics for which proposals are being solicited to inform the applicant of technical details of what is desired. Allow flexibility in order to obtain the greatest degree of creativity and innovation consistent with the overall objectives of the STTR Program.

Multiple copies of proposal preparation forms necessary to the contracting and granting process may be required. This section may include Proposal Summary, Proposal Cover, Budget, Checklist, and other forms the sole purpose of which is to meet the mandate of law or regulation and simplify the submission of proposals.
This section may also include certifying forms required by legislation, regulation or standard operating procedures, to be submitted by the applicant to the contracting or granting agency. This would include certifying forms such as those for the protection of human and animal subjects.