NASA Procedural Requirements

NPR 7120.8A Effective Date: September 14, 2018 Expiration Date: September 14, 2028

Subject: NASA Research and Technology Program and Project Management Requirements (Revalidated w/change 5)

Responsible Office: Associate Administrator

Appendix C. R&T Program Formulation Authorization Document (FAD) Template

C.1 R&T Program FAD Title Page

Figure C-1 R&T Program Formulation Authorization Document Title Page

C.2 R&T Program FAD Template

RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

FORMULATION AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENT
(PROGRAM TITLE)

1.0 PURPOSE (Required)

• Briefly describe the purpose of the program and define its relationship to the Agency's vision and mission, as defined by NPD 1001.0, NASA Strategic Plan.
• Establish the scope of work to be accomplished.
• Define the approach and resources required to conduct program formulation.

2.0 AUTHORITY

• Identify the program manager to manage the Formulation effort.
• Describe any Center involvement, including lines of authority, coordination, and reporting.
• Identify the governing program management policy document (e.g., NPR 7120.8).

3.0 FUNDING

• Identify, by fiscal year, the funding that will be committed for program Formulation.

4.0 CONSTRAINTS (Required)

• Provide initial constraints, including resources, schedule, and program participants within and external to NASA, including international partnerships.

5.0 REVIEWS

• Describe any reviews, including independent assessments required during the formulation phase.

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