Exhibit 9— INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM NIST-1263 (Page 5): Subcontracts—JOINT VENTURE
	Form NIST-1263 (REV. 11-2003) [Pages 1 and 2] [Page 3] [Page 4] [Page 5] Click here for details on all forms required for submitting a proposal to ATP.

This form must be submitted with each proposal to identify each subcontract. This form may be duplicated, as necessary, if there are additional subcontractors.

1. Enter the name, street address, city, two-letter state abbreviation, and ZIP code of the subcontractor. Also enter the name, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address of the individual in the subcontractor organization to be contacted regarding technical aspects of the proposal. If a subcontractor’s identity is still undetermined, enter “Undetermined.”
2. Mark an “x” in the appropriate box or boxes that apply to the subcontractor.
3. Enter the estimated total subcontractor costs.
4. Briefly describe the scope of work and identify which task(s) in the R&D plan will be performed by the subcontractor.
5. Mark an “x” in the appropriate box regarding whether the subcontractor will be selected on a sole-source basis. Subcontractors should be selected on a competitive basis. If "YES" is marked, that is, if the subcontractor is selected on a sole-source basis, provide a brief justification for selection on a noncompetitive basis. Explain why this subcontractor is the only one that can perform the work and the nature of its unique capability/experience.
6. If the subcontractor has any financial or other interest in any joint venture members, briefly explain what type and how much.
7. If the submitting organization has any financial or other interest in the subcontractor, briefly explain what type and how much.

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Date created: January 24, 2004
Last updated: February 10, 2004