The following documentation must be included in every MyFunding proposal record that may result in funding from a federal contract or Other Transaction Agreement:
- Government solicitation (RFP, BAA, etc.) always – even if Pitt is submitting a proposal as a subcontractor
- If Pitt is submitting a proposal as a subcontractor – please also provide instructions from Pitt’s direct sponsor, even if those instructions are only in the form of an e-mail
- Sponsor-required proposal documents
- Sponsor-mandated cover/signature page, if applicable
- Business proposal, including the detailed budget and budget justification that includes names of individuals as listed in MyDisclosures
- Technical proposal, including Pitt’s scope of work (a draft technical proposal is acceptable, but OSP requires final Information Technology Security language, if applicable)
- Subaccount approvals, if applicable (Guidance | MyFunding Quick Guide)
- Indirect (F&A) cost waivers, if applicable
- Principal Investigator (PI) certification (see MyFunding Quick Guide)
- Assurance that all investigators and key personnel have completed the following:
- Signed letter of intent for any proposed Consultants
- If Pitt’s proposal includes subawards to other institutions, the record must include the following for every subrecipient:
- Budget
- Budget Justification
- Signed Letter of Intent (may use Consortium Statement of Intent template found on Forms & Waivers page)
- Scope of Work
- Verification of compliance with the Federal Conflict of Interest (FCOI) Regulation*
*Further requirements for FCOI: Please follow the process as instructed by the Conflict of Interest Division here: Outgoing Subawards | Conflict of Interest | University of Pittsburgh