(a) In carrying out its review of a project concept under § 52h.10(a) or § 52h.10(b), the peer review group shall take into account, among other pertinent factors:
- (1) The significance from a scientific or technical standpoint of the goals of the proposed research or development activity;
- (2) The availability of the technology and other resources necessary to achieve those goals;
- (3) The extent to which there are identified, practical uses for the anticipated results of the activity; and
- (4) Where the review includes the project approach, the adequacy of the methodology to be utilized in carrying out the activity.
- (b) In carrying out its review of unsolicited contract proposals under § 52h.9, the peer review group shall take into account, among other pertinent factors, the criteria in § 52h.8 which are relevant to the particular proposals.
- (c) In carrying out its review of solicited proposals under § 52h.10(a) or (b), the peer review group shall evaluate each proposal in accordance with the criteria set forth in the request for proposals.