>Re:  RFP from NSF for Instrumentation Development and Acquisition
>
>Attached is an RFP for proposals for major insturmentation development
>or acquisition that should be brought to the attention of your faculty.
>Proposals may be for a single instrument, a large system of instruments,
>or multiple instruments that share a common research focus.  Funds 
>for maintenance and technical support can be included in the request.
>
>Awards will range from $100,000 to $2,000,000.  But, note that a
>28.5 cost share of 30-50% is required.  Proposals are due March 1
>at NSF.
>
>Only two proposals may be submitted from Stanford, therefore,
>I am asking that each of your schools and the independent laboratories
>operating as a single division submit no more than one preproposal
>to this office by January 4.  A preproposal should be no more than
>3 to 5 pages of text plus a proposed budget.  We shall assemble a
>small group to review the proposals and recommend by January 16
>at the latest two proposals for final development and submission.
>
>
>I have a hard copy of the RFP for you to see, or let me know if
>you would like your own copy.