This DARPA grant is for soliciting innovative research proposals concerning techniques and tools designed to demonstrate the absence of backdoors and other hidden malicious functionality within software and firmware. Specifically, the focus is on vetting components shipped on commodity Information Technology (IT) devices. The purpose is to enhance the security and trustworthiness of widely used IT products by developing robust methods for identifying and confirming the absence of security vulnerabilities. An administrative amendment has been issued for this solicitation, updating details within the original document. This initiative reflects DARPA’s commitment to securing critical IT infrastructure.
Opportunity ID: 212114
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-13-11 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DARPA-BAA-13-11: Vetting Commodity IT Software and Firmware |
| 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: | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 05, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 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: | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
| Description: | Amendment 01; The purpose of this amendment is to make administrative changes as highlighted in yellow in the attached revised DARPA-BAA-13-11 document.
Original Synopsis below. DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals concerning techniques and tools for demonstrating the absence of backdoors and other hidden malicious functionality in the software and firmware shipped on commodity Information Technology (IT) devices. See the full DARPA-BAA-13-11 PDF document attached for further details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedBizOpps |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mr. Timothy Fraser, Program Manager, DARPA/I2O
Email:VET@darpa.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment 01; The purpose of this amendment is to make administrative changes as highlighted in yellow in the attached revised DARPA-BAA-13-11 document. | Feb 05, 2013 | |
| Attach DARPA-BAA-13-11 pdf document. | Feb 05, 2013 | |
| Dec 19, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-13-11 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DARPA-BAA-13-11: Vetting Commodity IT Software and Firmware |
| 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: | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 05, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 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: | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
| Description: | Amendment 01; The purpose of this amendment is to make administrative changes as highlighted in yellow in the attached revised DARPA-BAA-13-11 document.
Original Synopsis below. DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals concerning techniques and tools for demonstrating the absence of backdoors and other hidden malicious functionality in the software and firmware shipped on commodity Information Technology (IT) devices. See the full DARPA-BAA-13-11 PDF document attached for further details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedBizOpps |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mr. Timothy Fraser, Program Manager, DARPA/I2O
Email:VET@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-13-11 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DARPA-BAA-13-11: Vetting Commodity IT Software and Firmware |
| 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: | Feb 05, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 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: | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
| Description: | DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals concerning techniques and tools for demonstrating the absence of backdoors and other hidden malicious functionality in the software and firmware shipped on commodity Information Technology (IT) devices. See the full DARPA-BAA-13-11 PDF document attached for further details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedBizOpps |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mr. Timothy Fraser, Program Manager, DARPA/I2O
Email:VET@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-13-11 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DARPA-BAA-13-11: Vetting Commodity IT Software and Firmware |
| 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: | Dec 19, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 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: | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency |
| Description: | DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals concerning techniques and tools for demonstrating the absence of backdoors and other hidden malicious functionality in the software and firmware shipped on commodity Information Technology (IT) devices. See the full DARPA-BAA-13-11 PDF document attached for further details. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedBizOpps |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mr. Timothy Fraser, Program Manager, DARPA/I2O
Email:VET@darpa.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 212114 Full Announcement-1 -> darpa-baa-13-11 (vet).pdf
Folder 212114 Full Announcement-2 -> darpa-baa-13-11 vet – amendment 0001.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mr. Timothy Fraser, Program Manager, DARPA/I2O Email: VET@darpa.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.910 | PKG00158451 | Dec 19, 2012 | Feb 12, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
212114 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
212114 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
212114 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
212114 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf
212114 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
212114 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf
212114 RR_PerformanceSite-1.1.pdf
212114 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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