The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is offering the Learning Introspective Control (LINC) grant to solicit innovative proposals. This grant aims to advance critical technology areas related to intelligent and adaptive systems. Specifically, DARPA seeks groundbreaking research in adaptive control, generative adversarial networks, and the development of robust self-repairing systems. The initiative also focuses on enhancing autonomous control, dynamic control methodologies, and sophisticated operator cueing mechanisms. The overarching purpose of this grant is to foster the creation of highly resilient, self-managing control systems capable of introspection and adaptable across diverse operational environments, pushing the boundaries of automated and intelligent system development.
Opportunity ID: 335394
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001121S0036 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Learning Introspective Control (LINC) |
| 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 6 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 02, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 23, 2022 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2022 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2022 |
| 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 – Information Innovation Office |
| Description: | The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the following areas of interest: Adaptive control, generative adversarial networks, self-repairing systems, autonomous control, dynamic control, operator cueing. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
LINC@darpa.mil Email:LINC@darpa.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| To extend the question submission date. | Nov 02, 2021 | |
| Removed ITAR and EAR restrictions | Aug 23, 2021 | |
| To include updated CFIP guidance. | Aug 23, 2021 | |
| Correcting Program Metrics table and specifying abstract submission requirements. | Aug 23, 2021 | |
| Provides additional detail to the "Program Overview" and "Application and Submission Information" sections | Aug 23, 2021 | |
| Aug 23, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001121S0036 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Learning Introspective Control (LINC) |
| 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 6 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 02, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 23, 2022 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2022 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2022 |
| 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 – Information Innovation Office |
| Description: | The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the following areas of interest: Adaptive control, generative adversarial networks, self-repairing systems, autonomous control, dynamic control, operator cueing. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
LINC@darpa.mil Email:LINC@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001121S0036 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Learning Introspective Control (LINC) |
| 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 5 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2022 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 01, 2022 |
| 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 – Information Innovation Office |
| Description: | The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the following areas of interest: Adaptive control, generative adversarial networks, self-repairing systems, autonomous control, dynamic control, operator cueing. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
LINC@darpa.mil Email:LINC@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001121S0036 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Learning Introspective Control (LINC) |
| 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 4 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 08, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 23, 2022 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 25, 2022 |
| 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 – Information Innovation Office |
| Description: | The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the following areas of interest: Adaptive control, generative adversarial networks, self-repairing systems, autonomous control, dynamic control, operator cueing. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
LINC@darpa.mil Email:LINC@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001121S0036 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Learning Introspective Control (LINC) |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 10, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 23, 2022 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 25, 2022 |
| 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 – Information Innovation Office |
| Description: | The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the following areas of interest: Adaptive control, generative adversarial networks, self-repairing systems, autonomous control, dynamic control, operator cueing. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
LINC@darpa.mil Email:LINC@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001121S0036 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Learning Introspective Control (LINC) |
| 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: | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 03, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 23, 2022 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 25, 2022 |
| 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 – Information Innovation Office |
| Description: | The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the following areas of interest: Adaptive control, generative adversarial networks, self-repairing systems, autonomous control, dynamic control, operator cueing. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
LINC@darpa.mil Email:LINC@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001121S0036 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Learning Introspective Control (LINC) |
| 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: | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 23, 2022 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Mar 25, 2022 |
| 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 – Information Innovation Office |
| Description: | The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the following areas of interest: Adaptive control, generative adversarial networks, self-repairing systems, autonomous control, dynamic control, operator cueing. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
LINC@darpa.mil Email:LINC@darpa.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 335394 Full Announcement-HR001121S0036 -> HR001121S0036.pdf
Folder 335394 Full Announcement-HR001121S0036 -> GVR-BOT2.0_Users_Guide_V01.11.pdf
Folder 335394 Full Announcement-HR001121S0036 -> Proposal_Summary_Slide_-_final.pdf
Folder 335394 Revised Full Announcement-HR001121S0036-Amendment-01 -> HR001121S0036-Amendment-01.pdf
Folder 335394 Revised Full Announcement-HR001121S0036-Amendment-02 -> HR001121S0036-Amendment-02.pdf
Folder 335394 Revised Full Announcement-HR001121S0036-Amendment-03 -> HR001121S0036-Amendment-03.pdf
Folder 335394 Revised Full Announcement-HR001121S0036-Amendment-04 -> HR001121S0036-Amendment-04.pdf
Folder 335394 Revised Full Announcement-HR001121S0036-Amendment-05 -> HR001121S0036-Amendment-05.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | BAA Coordinator LINC@darpa.mil Email: LINC@darpa.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.910 | PKG00268668 | Nov 02, 2021 | May 23, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
335394 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
335394 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
335394 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
335394 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
335394 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf