1. Submit Letter/Notice of Intent
    (LOI/NOI):

2. Inform HAO B&P of LOI/NOI:
   - Send an e-mail

Agency Specific:

NCAR/UCAR Specific:
Advance Notice (AN):
   - Purpose of Advance Notice PURPOSE - The Advance Notice Form and attachments inform the NCAR Director of the proposed effort. This crucial initial step is intended to determine the appropriateness of the intended effort, to identify needs for NCAR staff, facilities and space, and to identify and justify any planned cosponsorship. Early submission of the form and attachments is recommended to avoid delays in the NCAR Director's approval based on the necessary criteria, and to insure that the funding source's deadline will be met.
   - Are you a new user?
AN Requirements:
   - What to submit?
   - Budget
   - Current and Pending Support
   - Financial Disclosure Form
   - Login to Advance Notice System

4. Notify HAO B&P of Advance Notice:
   - Send an e-mail

Agency Specific Guidelines:
- NASA Checklist
  (section 2-3 in the NASA NRA Guidebook)
- NSF Checklist (login to FASTLANE)

6. Have Proposal Reviewed:
   - Internal Review Form

7. Accurately Submit Bid and
    Proposal Time:

9. Transmittal memo prepared and
    signed by Director

10. Copies of final proposal made and/or
      package assembled for submittal.