DARPA is offering the Laser UV Sources for Tactical Efficient Raman (LUSTER) grant to fund research proposals in UV laser technology for enhanced biological and chemical compound detection using Raman spectroscopy. The program aims to develop compact, high-power ultraviolet lasers meeting specific output power, efficiency, and wavelength criteria. Research proposals should focus on innovative methods such as direct electrical injection or second harmonic generation. This grant amendment provides additional funding information and technical clarifications. Deadline for submissions is June 25, 2014. For detailed proposal requirements, refer to DARPA-BAA-14-20 document.
Opportunity ID: 252500
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-14-20 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laser UV Sources for Tactical Efficient Raman (LUSTER) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 13, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 25, 2014 Important Dates – Posting Date: March 13, 2014 – Proposer’s Day Date: March 18, 2014 – Abstract Due Date: April 11, 2014 – Proposal Due Date: June 25, 2014 – Estimated period of performance start: October 25, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 25, 2014 Important Dates – Posting Date: March 13, 2014 – Proposer’s Day Date: March 18, 2014 – Abstract Due Date: April 11, 2014 – Proposal Due Date: June 25, 2014 – Estimated period of performance start: October 25, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Microsystems Technology Office |
| Description: | Amendment 01: The purpose of this Amendment is to: 1) Add to Part I Overview Information the estimated amount of funding available for the program (as discussed during the Proposers Day event); 2) Add to Part I Overview Information the expected duration of the program; and 3) Add clarifying technical information to Part II, Section I Funding Opportunity Description (as discussed during the Proposers Day event). All changes made to the BAA are highlighted in yellow (See DARPA-BAA-14-20 Amendment No.1 document attached to this notice). Original Synopsis below. DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the field of UV laser technology that will enable enhanced detection and discrimination of specific biological and chemical compounds using Raman spectroscopy. The goal of the Laser UV Sources for Tactical Efficient Raman (LUSTER) program is to develop compact, efficient, high-power ultraviolet lasers capable of achieving output power >1 W, wall-plug efficiency >10%, linewidth < 0.01 nm and all at wavelengths between 220-240 nm. Various methods such as direct electrical injection, electron beam pumping, second harmonic generation or other alternatives will be considered as long as all of the metrics can be met or exceeded. See the full DARPA-BAA-14-20 document attached. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MTO Solicitations Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Daniel Green
Program Manager Email:DARPA-BAA-14-20@darpa.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this Amendment is to: 1) Add to Part I “Overview Information” the estimated amount of funding available for the program (as discussed during the Proposer’s Day event); 2) Add to Part I “Overview Information” the expected duration of the program; and 3) Add clarifying technical information to Part II, Section I “Funding Opportunity Description” (as discussed during the Proposer’s Day event).
All changes made to the BAA are highlighted in yellow (See DARPA-BAA-14-20 Amendment No.1 document attached to this notice). |
Mar 28, 2014 | |
| Mar 28, 2014 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-14-20 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laser UV Sources for Tactical Efficient Raman (LUSTER) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 13, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 25, 2014 Important Dates – Posting Date: March 13, 2014 – Proposer’s Day Date: March 18, 2014 – Abstract Due Date: April 11, 2014 – Proposal Due Date: June 25, 2014 – Estimated period of performance start: October 25, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 25, 2014 Important Dates – Posting Date: March 13, 2014 – Proposer’s Day Date: March 18, 2014 – Abstract Due Date: April 11, 2014 – Proposal Due Date: June 25, 2014 – Estimated period of performance start: October 25, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Microsystems Technology Office |
| Description: | Amendment 01: The purpose of this Amendment is to: 1) Add to Part I Overview Information the estimated amount of funding available for the program (as discussed during the Proposers Day event); 2) Add to Part I Overview Information the expected duration of the program; and 3) Add clarifying technical information to Part II, Section I Funding Opportunity Description (as discussed during the Proposers Day event). All changes made to the BAA are highlighted in yellow (See DARPA-BAA-14-20 Amendment No.1 document attached to this notice). Original Synopsis below. DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the field of UV laser technology that will enable enhanced detection and discrimination of specific biological and chemical compounds using Raman spectroscopy. The goal of the Laser UV Sources for Tactical Efficient Raman (LUSTER) program is to develop compact, efficient, high-power ultraviolet lasers capable of achieving output power >1 W, wall-plug efficiency >10%, linewidth < 0.01 nm and all at wavelengths between 220-240 nm. Various methods such as direct electrical injection, electron beam pumping, second harmonic generation or other alternatives will be considered as long as all of the metrics can be met or exceeded. See the full DARPA-BAA-14-20 document attached. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MTO Solicitations Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Daniel Green
Program Manager Email:DARPA-BAA-14-20@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-14-20 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Laser UV Sources for Tactical Efficient Raman (LUSTER) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant Other Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 28, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 25, 2014 Important Dates – Posting Date: March 13, 2014 – Proposer’s Day Date: March 18, 2014 – Abstract Due Date: April 11, 2014 – Proposal Due Date: June 25, 2014 – Estimated period of performance start: October 25, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 31, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Microsystems Technology Office |
| Description: | DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the field of UV laser technology that will enable enhanced detection and discrimination of specific biological and chemical compounds using Raman spectroscopy. The goal of the Laser UV Sources for Tactical Efficient Raman (LUSTER) program is to develop compact, efficient, high-power ultraviolet lasers capable of achieving output power >1 W, wall-plug efficiency >10%, linewidth < 0.01 nm and all at wavelengths between 220-240 nm. Various methods such as direct electrical injection, electron beam pumping, second harmonic generation or other alternatives will be considered as long as all of the metrics can be met or exceeded. See the full DARPA-BAA-14-20 document attached. |
| Link to Additional Information: | MTO Solicitations Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Daniel Green
Program Manager Email:DARPA-BAA-14-20@darpa.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 252500 Full Announcement-1 -> darpa-baa-14-20_attachment 1_proposer checklist_revised 8feb.pdf
Folder 252500 Full Announcement-1 -> darpa-baa-14-20_final for posting_13mar2014.pdf
Folder 252500 Full Announcement-1 -> darpa-baa-14-20_attachment 2_proposal_slide_template.pdf
Folder 252500 Full Announcement-2 -> darpa-baa-14-20_amend1_final for posting_28mar2014.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dr. Daniel Green Program Manager Email: DARPA-BAA-14-20@darpa.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.910 | PKG00193935 | Mar 13, 2014 | Jun 25, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
252500 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
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