DARPA is offering the Vanishing Programmable Resources (VAPR) grant to address the challenge of pervasive, low-cost electronic microsystems. While these devices offer benefits like distributed remote sensing and communications, their widespread proliferation leads to unintended environmental accumulation and potential unauthorized use. This grant seeks innovative proposals to develop electronic systems capable of physically disappearing in a controlled, triggerable manner. The primary purpose of the VAPR BAA is to establish fundamental materials, components, integration, and manufacturing capabilities essential for this new class of electronics. This initiative aims to prevent the permanent presence and misuse of advanced electronic devices once their intended purpose is fulfilled, ensuring responsible deployment and disposal.
Opportunity ID: 220613
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-13-23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Vanishing Programmable Resources (VAPR) |
| 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: | Feb 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 25, 2013 |
| 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 revise the proposal due date as highlighted in yellow in the attached conformed DARPA-BAA-13-23 document.
Original Synopsis below. Sophisticated electronic microsystems can now be made at such low cost that they are increasingly pervasive throughout the battlefield and large numbers can be widely proliferated and used for applications such as distributed remote sensing and communications. However, it is nearly impossible to track and recover every device, resulting in unintended accumulation in the environment as well as subsequent unauthorized use. DARPA seeks innovative proposals to address this pervasive challenge by developing electronic systems capable of physically disappearing in a controlled, triggerable manner. The goal of the Vanishing Programmable Resources (VAPR) BAA is to develop and establish a basis set of materials, components, integration, and manufacturing capabilities to undergird this new class of electronics.See the full DARPA-BAA-13-23 document attached. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.darpa.mil/Opportunities/Solicitations/MTO_Solicitations.aspx |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Alicia Jackson
DARPA MTO Program Manager Email:DARPA-BAA-13-23@darpa.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 01: The purpose of this Amendment is to revise the proposal due date as highlighted in yellow in the attached conformed DARPA-BAA-13-23 document. | Apr 22, 2013 | |
| Apr 22, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-13-23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Vanishing Programmable Resources (VAPR) |
| 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: | Feb 13, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 25, 2013 |
| 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 revise the proposal due date as highlighted in yellow in the attached conformed DARPA-BAA-13-23 document.
Original Synopsis below. Sophisticated electronic microsystems can now be made at such low cost that they are increasingly pervasive throughout the battlefield and large numbers can be widely proliferated and used for applications such as distributed remote sensing and communications. However, it is nearly impossible to track and recover every device, resulting in unintended accumulation in the environment as well as subsequent unauthorized use. DARPA seeks innovative proposals to address this pervasive challenge by developing electronic systems capable of physically disappearing in a controlled, triggerable manner. The goal of the Vanishing Programmable Resources (VAPR) BAA is to develop and establish a basis set of materials, components, integration, and manufacturing capabilities to undergird this new class of electronics.See the full DARPA-BAA-13-23 document attached. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.darpa.mil/Opportunities/Solicitations/MTO_Solicitations.aspx |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Alicia Jackson
DARPA MTO Program Manager Email:DARPA-BAA-13-23@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-13-23 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Vanishing Programmable Resources (VAPR) |
| 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: | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 14, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 14, 2013 |
| 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: | Sophisticated electronic microsystems can now be made at such low cost that they are increasingly pervasive throughout the battlefield and large numbers can be widely proliferated and used for applications such as distributed remote sensing and communications. However, it is nearly impossible to track and recover every device, resulting in unintended accumulation in the environment as well as subsequent unauthorized use. DARPA seeks innovative proposals to address this pervasive challenge by developing electronic systems capable of physically disappearing in a controlled, triggerable manner. The goal of the Vanishing Programmable Resources (VAPR) BAA is to develop and establish a basis set of materials, components, integration, and manufacturing capabilities to undergird this new class of electronics.
See the full DARPA-BAA-13-23 document attached. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.darpa.mil/Opportunities/Solicitations/MTO_Solicitations.aspx |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Alicia Jackson
DARPA MTO Program Manager Email:DARPA-BAA-13-23@darpa.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 220613 Full Announcement-1 -> darpa-baa-13-23_attachment 1_proposer checklist.pdf
Folder 220613 Full Announcement-1 -> darpa-baa-13-23_attachment 2_sf 1408_pdf form.pdf
Folder 220613 Full Announcement-1 -> darpa baa 13-23 vapr_final for posting_13feb13.pdf
Folder 220613 Full Announcement-1 -> attachement3_vapr baa-13-23 proposal slide template.pdf
Folder 220613 Full Announcement-2 -> darpa baa 13-23 vapr_final for posting_amendment 1_22apr13.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dr. Alicia Jackson DARPA MTO Program Manager Email: DARPA-BAA-13-23@darpa.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.910 | PKG00164630 | Feb 13, 2013 | May 23, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
220613 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
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