The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is offering the NanoWatt Platforms for Sensing, Analysis, and Computation (NaPSAC) grant. This grant is soliciting innovative research proposals focused on developing ultralow power in-memory computing architectures. The primary application areas include scientific modeling, simulation, and analysis. The NaPSAC program aims to foster the development of novel in-memory computing architectures designed to achieve significant, transformative advancements. This initiative seeks to enhance computing accuracy, improve scalability, and boost power efficiency across various computational tasks. Researchers are encouraged to propose solutions that can fundamentally reshape the capabilities of current computing paradigms for critical scientific and defense applications. The program targets breakthroughs that will enable more efficient and powerful computational systems.
Opportunity ID: 345647
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001123S0024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NanoWatt Platforms for Sensing, Analysis, and Computation (NaPSAC) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement 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: | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 03, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 04, 2023 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 04, 2023 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | May 04, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government’s needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of ultralow power in-memory computing architectures for application to scientific modeling, simulation, and analysis. The NanoWatt Platforms for Sensing, Analysis, and Computation (NaPSAC) program aims to develop novel in-memory computing architectures capable of transformative advances in computing accuracy, scalability, and power efficiency. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
NaPSAC@darpa.mil Email:NaPSAC@darpa.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Upload Attachment D | Mar 03, 2023 | |
| Jan 27, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001123S0024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NanoWatt Platforms for Sensing, Analysis, and Computation (NaPSAC) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement 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: | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 03, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 04, 2023 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 04, 2023 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | May 04, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government’s needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of ultralow power in-memory computing architectures for application to scientific modeling, simulation, and analysis. The NanoWatt Platforms for Sensing, Analysis, and Computation (NaPSAC) program aims to develop novel in-memory computing architectures capable of transformative advances in computing accuracy, scalability, and power efficiency. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
NaPSAC@darpa.mil Email:NaPSAC@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001123S0024 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NanoWatt Platforms for Sensing, Analysis, and Computation (NaPSAC) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement 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: | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 27, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 04, 2023 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | May 04, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government’s needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of ultralow power in-memory computing architectures for application to scientific modeling, simulation, and analysis. The NanoWatt Platforms for Sensing, Analysis, and Computation (NaPSAC) program aims to develop novel in-memory computing architectures capable of transformative advances in computing accuracy, scalability, and power efficiency. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
NaPSAC@darpa.mil Email:NaPSAC@darpa.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 345647 Full Announcement-HR001123S0024 -> Attachment_G_PROPOSAL_TEMPLATE_VOL._3_ADMIN_NATL_POLICY_REQ.pdf
Folder 345647 Full Announcement-HR001123S0024 -> Attachment_A_ABSTRACT_SUMMARY_SLIDE_TEMPLATE.pdf
Folder 345647 Full Announcement-HR001123S0024 -> HR001123S0024.pdf
Folder 345647 Full Announcement-HR001123S0024 -> Attachment_F_MS_ExcelTM_DARPA_COST_PROPOSAL_SPREADSHEET.pdf
Folder 345647 Full Announcement-HR001123S0024 -> Attachment_C_PROPOSAL_SUMMARY_SLIDE_TEMPLATE.pdf
Folder 345647 Full Announcement-HR001123S0024 -> Attachment_E_PROPOSAL_TEMPLATE_VOL._2_COST.pdf
Folder 345647 Full Announcement-HR001123S0024 -> Attachment_B_ABSTRACT_TEMPLATE.pdf
Folder 345647 Revised Full Announcement-HR001123S0024-Amendment-01 -> Attachment_D_PROPOSAL_TEMPLATE_VOL._1_TECH_MGMT.pdf
Folder 345647 Revised Full Announcement-HR001123S0024-Amendment-01 -> HR001123S0024_NaPSAC_Amendment_1_Summary_of_Changes.pdf
Folder 345647 Revised Full Announcement-HR001123S0024-Amendment-01 -> HR001123S0024-Amendment-01.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | BAA Coordinator NaPSAC@darpa.mil Email: NaPSAC@darpa.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.910 | PKG00279495 | Mar 03, 2023 | Apr 04, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
345647 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
345647 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
345647 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
345647 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
345647 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
345647 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
345647 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_3_0-3.0.pdf