Each proposal must include significant nontraditional participation or 1/3 cost share. There are different rationale for determining if there is significant nontraditional participation. The most obvious way is for the nontraditional to be considered significant is to accomplish a significant amount of the effort. ACC-NJ has defined “significant amount” to be 1/3 of the total cost of the project. If the non-traditionals are not accomplishing 1/3 of the effort, then they need to supply a key technology or product; provide the use of unique skilled personnel, facilities and/or equipment; or contribute to a material reduction in cost or schedule; and/or improvement in performance.