[Date] Tolif Hunt Grants and Contracts Administrator Office of Research and Sponsored Programs 213 East Bartlett Hall Cedar Falls, IA 50614-0394 Dear Mr. Hunt: As the authorized official for the [Subaward Organization Name], I am pleased to endorse the subcontract proposal for [Subaward Organization Name]'s participation in the sponsored project entitled, " ." The subaward Principal Investigator or Project Director is . The sponsor share of the total budget is $ for the period to . If our proposal is approved as submitted, we are prepared to enter into a subcontract relationship. I am sure we could negotiate changes to the proposal should it become necessary. This letter certifies that the [Subaward Organization Name] is not delinquent on any federal debt, nor presently debarred, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency. I trust that the collaboration between our institutions will be a fruitful one. Sincerely, Name of Authorized Subaward Official Title of Authorized Subaward Official Cc: