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 F. R&T Project Formulation Authorization Document (FAD) Template

F.1 R&T Project FAD Title Page

Figure F-1 R&T Project Formulation Authorization Document Title Page

F.2 R&T Project FAD Template

RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY PROJECT

FORMULATION AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENT
(PROJECT TITLE)

1.0 PURPOSE

• Briefly describe the purpose of the project and define its relationship to the program's strategic goals and objectives.
• Establish the scope of work to be accomplished.
• Define the approach and resources required to conduct project formulation.

2.0 AUTHORITY

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

3.0 FUNDING

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

4.0 CONSTRAINTS

• Provide initial constraints, including resources, schedule, and project participants within and external to NASA, including international partnerships.
• Include any constraints placed on the project by the Program Plan.

5.0 REVIEWS

• Describe any reviews, including IAs required during the Formulation Phase.
• Identify decisional reviews (CAs) if required by the DA during Formulation, including any decisional review at ATP. This should include determination of gate products.

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