DARPA is offering the SafeDocs grant for innovative research in secure processing of untrusted electronic data. The grant aims to enhance software’s ability to detect and reject invalid and malicious input data while maintaining functionality. Applicants are encouraged to propose research that leverages existing knowledge of electronic document formats and security vulnerabilities. The recent Amendment1 updates details on TA participation. Deadline for proposals is Oct 19, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 308460
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001118S0054 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Safe Documents (SafeDocs) |
| 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, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 19, 2018 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 19, 2018 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 18, 2018 |
| 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: | DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of secure processing of untrusted electronic data. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that radically improve software’s ability to recognize and safely reject invalid and maliciously crafted input data, while preserving essential functionality of legacy electronic data formats. Proposed research should build on an existing base of knowledge of electronic document, message, and streaming formats and the nature of security vulnerabilities associated with these formats.
Amendment1 of the BAA was made because language regarding TA participation was updated on page 17, as well as Figure 2 on page 21. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedBizOpps Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
SafeDocs@darpa.mil Email:SafeDocs@darpa.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Amendment1 of the BAA was made because language regarding TA participation was updated on page 17, as well as Figure 2 on page 21. | Sep 21, 2018 | |
| Sep 21, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001118S0054 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Safe Documents (SafeDocs) |
| 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, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 19, 2018 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 19, 2018 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 18, 2018 |
| 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: | DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of secure processing of untrusted electronic data. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that radically improve software’s ability to recognize and safely reject invalid and maliciously crafted input data, while preserving essential functionality of legacy electronic data formats. Proposed research should build on an existing base of knowledge of electronic document, message, and streaming formats and the nature of security vulnerabilities associated with these formats.
Amendment1 of the BAA was made because language regarding TA participation was updated on page 17, as well as Figure 2 on page 21. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedBizOpps Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
SafeDocs@darpa.mil Email:SafeDocs@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001118S0054 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Safe Documents (SafeDocs) |
| 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: | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 19, 2018 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Nov 18, 2018 |
| 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: | DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of secure processing of untrusted electronic data. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that radically improve software’s ability to recognize and safely reject invalid and maliciously crafted input data, while preserving essential functionality of legacy electronic data formats. Proposed research should build on an existing base of knowledge of electronic document, message, and streaming formats and the nature of security vulnerabilities associated with these formats. |
| Link to Additional Information: | FedBizOpps Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
SafeDocs@darpa.mil Email:SafeDocs@darpa.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 308460 Full Announcement-HR001118S0054 -> SafeDocs_BAA_Attachment_Proposal_Summary_Chart_Template.pdf
Folder 308460 Full Announcement-HR001118S0054 -> SafeDocs_BAA_proposal_LoE_table_template_SkillSets.pdf
Folder 308460 Full Announcement-HR001118S0054 -> HR001118S0054.pdf
Folder 308460 Revised Full Announcement-HR001118S0054-Amendment-01 -> SafeDocs_BAA_Attachment_Proposal_Summary_Chart_Template.pdf
Folder 308460 Revised Full Announcement-HR001118S0054-Amendment-01 -> HR001118S0054-Amendment-01.pdf
Folder 308460 Revised Full Announcement-HR001118S0054-Amendment-01 -> SafeDocs_BAA_proposal_LoE_table_template_SkillSets.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | BAA Coordinator SafeDocs@darpa.mil Email: SafeDocs@darpa.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.910 | PKG00244582 | Sep 21, 2018 | Oct 19, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
308460 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
308460 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
308460 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
308460 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
308460 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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