The DARPA Microsystems Technology Office is offering this grant to develop compact optical detectors with sensitivity below the quantum shot noise limit, building on concepts like ‘Intensity-Squeezed Photonic Integration for Revolutionary Detectors (INSPIRED)’. This grant is for the purpose of advancing innovative research in photonic integration, aiming to create revolutionary detectors that transcend the limitations of current technology. Researchers are invited to propose solutions that push the boundaries of optical detection, specifically targeting sensitivity levels beyond the quantum shot noise limit. This initiative seeks to foster breakthroughs in compact, high-performance sensing capabilities for various applications. The deadline for proposal submissions is December 18, 2023.
Opportunity ID: 350283
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001123S0052 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Intensity-Squeezed Photonic Integration for Revolutionary Detectors (INSPIRED) |
| 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 4 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 07, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 13, 2023 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 18, 2023 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 12, 2024 |
| 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 – Microsystems Technology Office |
| Description: | The purpose of this amendment is to fix a typo in Amendment 02 regarding the proposal due date. The Proposal due date should be listed as 12/18/23.
DARPA Microsystems Technology Office is soliciting innovative research proposals to develop compact optical detectors with sensitivity below the quantum shot noise limit. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
HR001123S0052@darpa.mil Email:HR001123S0052@darpa.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this amendment is to fix a typo on the proposal due date that was posted in Amendment 02 outlined in the following section.PART II. FULL TEXT OF ANNOUNCEMENT; o Section IV.C.1.b “Full Proposal Date” | Dec 07, 2023 | |
| The purpose of amendment 02 is to specify travel expectations to 3 meetings in DC and 3 meetings in CA and to extend FAQ Deadline to 12/4. | Sep 21, 2023 | |
| The purpose of amendment 1 is to revise the metrics based upon feedback in Section I.D Technical Areas, update the abstract due date, and revise broken link in Approved Cost Accounting System Document section (changes highlighted in yellow). | Sep 21, 2023 | |
| Sep 21, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001123S0052 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Intensity-Squeezed Photonic Integration for Revolutionary Detectors (INSPIRED) |
| 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 4 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 07, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 13, 2023 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 18, 2023 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 12, 2024 |
| 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 – Microsystems Technology Office |
| Description: | The purpose of this amendment is to fix a typo in Amendment 02 regarding the proposal due date. The Proposal due date should be listed as 12/18/23.
DARPA Microsystems Technology Office is soliciting innovative research proposals to develop compact optical detectors with sensitivity below the quantum shot noise limit. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
HR001123S0052@darpa.mil Email:HR001123S0052@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001123S0052 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Intensity-Squeezed Photonic Integration for Revolutionary Detectors (INSPIRED) |
| 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 18, 2023 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 12, 2024 |
| 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 – Microsystems Technology Office |
| Description: | The purpose of amendment 02 is to specify travel expectations to 3 meetings in DC and 3 meetings in CA and to extend FAQ Deadline to 12/4.
DARPA Microsystems Technology Office is soliciting innovative research proposals to develop compact optical detectors with sensitivity below the quantum shot noise limit. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
HR001123S0052@darpa.mil Email:HR001123S0052@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001123S0052 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Intensity-Squeezed Photonic Integration for Revolutionary Detectors (INSPIRED) |
| 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: | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 02, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 18, 2023 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 12, 2024 |
| 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 – Microsystems Technology Office |
| Description: | The DARPA Microsystems Technology Office is soliciting innovative research proposals to develop compact optical detectors with sensitivity below the quantum shot noise limit. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
HR001123S0052@darpa.mil Email:HR001123S0052@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001123S0052 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Intensity-Squeezed Photonic Integration for Revolutionary Detectors (INSPIRED) |
| 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: | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 13, 2023 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Jan 12, 2024 |
| 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 – Microsystems Technology Office |
| Description: | The DARPA Microsystems Technology Office is soliciting innovative research proposals to develop compact optical detectors with sensitivity below the quantum shot noise limit. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
HR001123S0052@darpa.mil Email:HR001123S0052@darpa.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 350283 Full Announcement-HR001123S0052 -> HR001123S0052_Attachment_5_DARPA_Standard_Cost_Proposal_Spreadsheet.pdf
Folder 350283 Full Announcement-HR001123S0052 -> HR001123S0052.pdf
Folder 350283 Full Announcement-HR001123S0052 -> HR001123S0052_Attachment_3_General_MTO_Controlled_Unclassified_Information_Guide__CUIG_.pdf
Folder 350283 Full Announcement-HR001123S0052 -> HR001123S0052_Attachment_2_Proposal_Summary_Slide_Template.pdf
Folder 350283 Full Announcement-HR001123S0052 -> HR001123S0052_Attachment_1_Proposer_Checklist.pdf
Folder 350283 Full Announcement-HR001123S0052 -> HR001123S0052_Attachment_4_OT_Certs_Template.pdf
Folder 350283 Revised Full Announcement-HR001123S0052-Amendment-01 -> HR001123S0052-Amendment-01.pdf
Folder 350283 Revised Full Announcement-HR001123S0052-Amendment-01 -> INSPIRED_Proposers_Day_Slides.pdf
Folder 350283 Revised Full Announcement-HR001123S0052-Amendment-01 -> HR001123S0052_INSPIRED_FAQ_10.17.23.pdf
Folder 350283 Revised Full Announcement-HR001123S0052-Amendment-01 -> HR001123S0052_INSPIRED_BAA_FAQ.pdf
Folder 350283 Revised Full Announcement-HR001123S0052-Amendment-02 -> HR001123S0052_INSPIRED_FAQ_12.04.23.pdf
Folder 350283 Revised Full Announcement-HR001123S0052-Amendment-02 -> HR001123S0052-Amendment-02.pdf
Folder 350283 Revised Full Announcement-HR001123S0052-Amendment-03 -> HR001123S0052-Amendment-03.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | BAA Coordinator HR001123S0052@darpa.mil Email: HR001123S0052@darpa.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.910 | PKG00283223 | Dec 07, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
350283 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
350283 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
350283 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
350283 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
350283 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
350283 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
350283 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
350283 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
350283 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
350283 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
350283 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_3_0-3.0.pdf
350283 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf