The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is offering the Quantum Sensing of Neutrinos (QuSeN) grant to solicit proposals for groundbreaking, high-sensitivity neutrino detectors. This grant aims to achieve revolutionary advancements in neutrino detection science, devices, and systems, specifically targeting enhanced performance for identifying neutrinos from sources like nuclear reactors and materials. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches leveraging neutrino-matter interactions that generate low-energy nuclear recoils and athermal phonons within multi-kilogram absorber materials rich in neutrons. The program emphasizes novel solutions, explicitly excluding projects that primarily offer incremental improvements to existing detection methods. The goal is to develop capabilities far beyond the current state of practice.
Opportunity ID: 356994
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001125S0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Quantum Sensing of Neutrinos (QuSeN) |
| 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: | Nov 05, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 20, 2025 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 03, 2025 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 19, 2025 |
| 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 Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting proposals for new, high sensitivity neutrino detectors. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in neutrino detection science, devices and systems. The Quantum Sensing of Neutrinos (QuSeN) program aims to develop neutrino detectors with greatly increased performance for detection of neutrinos from sources such as nuclear reactors and nuclear materials. Detectors will make use of neutrino – matter interactions that produce low energy nuclear recoils and athermal phonons in absorber materials with high neutron numbers at the (multi)-kilogram scale. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
QuSeN@darpa.mil Email:QuSeN@darpa.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| extend proposal due date (LA fires) | Jan 21, 2025 | |
| extend proposal due date | Nov 05, 2024 | |
| add FFRDC/UARC abstract language | Nov 05, 2024 | |
| Nov 05, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001125S0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Quantum Sensing of Neutrinos (QuSeN) |
| 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: | Nov 05, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 20, 2025 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 03, 2025 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 19, 2025 |
| 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 Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting proposals for new, high sensitivity neutrino detectors. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in neutrino detection science, devices and systems. The Quantum Sensing of Neutrinos (QuSeN) program aims to develop neutrino detectors with greatly increased performance for detection of neutrinos from sources such as nuclear reactors and nuclear materials. Detectors will make use of neutrino – matter interactions that produce low energy nuclear recoils and athermal phonons in absorber materials with high neutron numbers at the (multi)-kilogram scale. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
QuSeN@darpa.mil Email:QuSeN@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001125S0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Quantum Sensing of Neutrinos (QuSeN) |
| 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: | Nov 05, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 05, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2025 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 19, 2025 |
| 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 Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting proposals for new, high sensitivity neutrino detectors. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in neutrino detection science, devices and systems. The Quantum Sensing of Neutrinos (QuSeN) program aims to develop neutrino detectors with greatly increased performance for detection of neutrinos from sources such as nuclear reactors and nuclear materials. Detectors will make use of neutrino – matter interactions that produce low energy nuclear recoils and athermal phonons in absorber materials with high neutron numbers at the (multi)-kilogram scale. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
QuSeN@darpa.mil Email:QuSeN@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001125S0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Quantum Sensing of Neutrinos (QuSeN) |
| 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: | Nov 05, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 14, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 20, 2025 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 19, 2025 |
| 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 Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting proposals for new, high sensitivity neutrino detectors. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in neutrino detection science, devices and systems. The Quantum Sensing of Neutrinos (QuSeN) program aims to develop neutrino detectors with greatly increased performance for detection of neutrinos from sources such as nuclear reactors and nuclear materials. Detectors will make use of neutrino – matter interactions that produce low energy nuclear recoils and athermal phonons in absorber materials with high neutron numbers at the (multi)-kilogram scale. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
QuSeN@darpa.mil Email:QuSeN@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001125S0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Quantum Sensing of Neutrinos (QuSeN) |
| 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: | Nov 05, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 05, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 20, 2025 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 19, 2025 |
| 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 Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting proposals for new, high sensitivity neutrino detectors. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in neutrino detection science, devices and systems. The Quantum Sensing of Neutrinos (QuSeN) program aims to develop neutrino detectors with greatly increased performance for detection of neutrinos from sources such as nuclear reactors and nuclear materials. Detectors will make use of neutrino – matter interactions that produce low energy nuclear recoils and athermal phonons in absorber materials with high neutron numbers at the (multi)-kilogram scale. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
QuSeN@darpa.mil Email:QuSeN@darpa.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 356994 Full Announcement-HR001125S0004 -> Attachment_A_Abstract_Summary_Side_Template.pdf
Folder 356994 Full Announcement-HR001125S0004 -> Attachment_B_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.pdf
Folder 356994 Full Announcement-HR001125S0004 -> Attachment_D_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_I_Template__Technical_and_Management.pdf
Folder 356994 Full Announcement-HR001125S0004 -> HR001125S0004.pdf
Folder 356994 Full Announcement-HR001125S0004 -> Attachment_C_Proposal_Summary_Slide_Template.pdf
Folder 356994 Full Announcement-HR001125S0004 -> Attachment_F_MS_ExcelTM_DARPA_Standard_Cost_Proposal_Spreadsheet.pdf
Folder 356994 Full Announcement-HR001125S0004 -> Attachment_E_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_II_Template__Cost.pdf
Folder 356994 Revised Full Announcement-HR001125S0004-Amendment-01 -> Attachment_B_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template_Amendment_1.pdf
Folder 356994 Revised Full Announcement-HR001125S0004-Amendment-01 -> HR001125S0004-Amendment-01.pdf
Folder 356994 Revised Full Announcement-HR001125S0004-Amendment-01 -> HR001125S0004_QuSeN_Amendment_1_Summary_of_Changes.pdf
Folder 356994 Revised Full Announcement-HR001125S0004-Amendment-02 -> HR001125S0004_QuSeN_Amendment_2_Summary_of_Changes.pdf
Folder 356994 Revised Full Announcement-HR001125S0004-Amendment-02 -> HR001125S0004-Amendment-02.pdf
Folder 356994 Revised Full Announcement-HR001125S0004-Amendment-03 -> HR001125S0004-Amendment-03.pdf
Folder 356994 Revised Full Announcement-HR001125S0004-Amendment-03 -> HR001125S0004_QuSeN_Amendment_3_Summary_of_Changes.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | BAA Coordinator QuSeN@darpa.mil Email: QuSeN@darpa.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.910 | PKG00288488 | Jan 21, 2025 | Feb 03, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
356994 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
356994 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
356994 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
356994 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
356994 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
356994 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
356994 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
356994 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
356994 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
356994 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
356994 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_3_0-3.0.pdf
356994 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
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