ETs allow for a streamlined solicitation and acquisition approach. They will describe short-duration, fast paced efforts that are no more than 24 months in duration. ETs may consist of a single base period or may consist of multiple stages. Stage structure will be defined in each ET module announcement. Regardless of structure, the total duration of each topic is not anticipated to exceed 24 months. Specific technical objectives to be achieved, task descriptions, intellectual property rights, milestone payment schedule, and deliverables will be included in each ET module announcement. The total value of each award will be stipulated in each ET module announcement; however, each award will not exceed $8M.