This Defense Department grant, known as RACER, aims to advance robotic autonomy for ground combat vehicles. The primary goal is to enable these vehicles to maneuver rapidly and resiliently in challenging, unstructured off-road environments. The program seeks to develop autonomy software and processing capabilities that no longer limit vehicle speed, ensuring performance on par with or exceeding human drivers or tele-operated systems. Through a combination of sophisticated simulations and advanced platform demonstrations, RACER will deliver game-changing autonomous unmanned ground vehicle mobility, emphasizing both speed and robustness in complex settings. This initiative is for developing cutting-edge solutions for future military operations.
Opportunity ID: 329512
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001121S0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RACER |
| 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 6 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 04, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2021 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2021 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | May 20, 2021 |
| 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 – Tactical Technology Office |
| Description: | The goal of the Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program is to develop and demonstrate new autonomy technologies that enable ground combat vehicles to maneuver in unstructured off-road terrain at speeds that are no longer limited by the autonomy software or processing time, but only by considerations of sensor limitations, vehicle mechanical limits, and safety. At a minimum, performance at par with a human driver, or a tele-operated vehicle should be achieved. RACER will demonstrate game-changing autonomous unmanned ground vehicle mobility focused on speed and resiliency using a combination of simulation and advanced platforms. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Beta.SAM Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
HR001121S0004@darpa.mil Email:HR001121S0004@darpa.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this amendment is to revise the Proposal Due Date and Time as noted below and in PART I on page 1 and in PART IV on page 35. | Jan 04, 2021 | |
| Posting the third Q&A document | Oct 21, 2020 | |
| Posting the second Q&A document | Oct 21, 2020 | |
| The purpose of this amendment is to revise section IV.B.2.a.III.G Proposal Format; Security Management Architecture and/or Approach on Page 24. | Oct 21, 2020 | |
| Posting Q&A document | Oct 21, 2020 | |
| Oct 21, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001121S0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RACER |
| 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 6 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 04, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2021 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2021 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | May 20, 2021 |
| 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 – Tactical Technology Office |
| Description: | The goal of the Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program is to develop and demonstrate new autonomy technologies that enable ground combat vehicles to maneuver in unstructured off-road terrain at speeds that are no longer limited by the autonomy software or processing time, but only by considerations of sensor limitations, vehicle mechanical limits, and safety. At a minimum, performance at par with a human driver, or a tele-operated vehicle should be achieved. RACER will demonstrate game-changing autonomous unmanned ground vehicle mobility focused on speed and resiliency using a combination of simulation and advanced platforms. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Beta.SAM Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
HR001121S0004@darpa.mil Email:HR001121S0004@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001121S0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RACER |
| 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 5 |
| Posted Date: | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2021 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | May 20, 2021 |
| 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 – Tactical Technology Office |
| Description: | The goal of the Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program is to develop and demonstrate new autonomy technologies that enable ground combat vehicles to maneuver in unstructured off-road terrain at speeds that are no longer limited by the autonomy software or processing time, but only by considerations of sensor limitations, vehicle mechanical limits, and safety. At a minimum, performance at par with a human driver, or a tele-operated vehicle should be achieved. RACER will demonstrate game-changing autonomous unmanned ground vehicle mobility focused on speed and resiliency using a combination of simulation and advanced platforms. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Beta.SAM Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
HR001121S0004@darpa.mil Email:HR001121S0004@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001121S0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RACER |
| 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: | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2021 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | May 20, 2021 |
| 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 – Tactical Technology Office |
| Description: | The goal of the Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program is to develop and demonstrate new autonomy technologies that enable ground combat vehicles to maneuver in unstructured off-road terrain at speeds that are no longer limited by the autonomy software or processing time, but only by considerations of sensor limitations, vehicle mechanical limits, and safety. At a minimum, performance at par with a human driver, or a tele-operated vehicle should be achieved. RACER will demonstrate game-changing autonomous unmanned ground vehicle mobility focused on speed and resiliency using a combination of simulation and advanced platforms. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Beta.SAM Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
HR001121S0004@darpa.mil Email:HR001121S0004@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001121S0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RACER |
| 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: | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 07, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2021 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | May 20, 2021 |
| 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 – Tactical Technology Office |
| Description: | The goal of the Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program is to develop and demonstrate new autonomy technologies that enable ground combat vehicles to maneuver in unstructured off-road terrain at speeds that are no longer limited by the autonomy software or processing time, but only by considerations of sensor limitations, vehicle mechanical limits, and safety. At a minimum, performance at par with a human driver, or a tele-operated vehicle should be achieved. RACER will demonstrate game-changing autonomous unmanned ground vehicle mobility focused on speed and resiliency using a combination of simulation and advanced platforms. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Beta.SAM Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
HR001121S0004@darpa.mil Email:HR001121S0004@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001121S0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RACER |
| 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: | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Nov 20, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2021 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | May 20, 2021 |
| 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 – Tactical Technology Office |
| Description: | The goal of the Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program is to develop and demonstrate new autonomy technologies that enable ground combat vehicles to maneuver in unstructured off-road terrain at speeds that are no longer limited by the autonomy software or processing time, but only by considerations of sensor limitations, vehicle mechanical limits, and safety. At a minimum, performance at par with a human driver, or a tele-operated vehicle should be achieved. RACER will demonstrate game-changing autonomous unmanned ground vehicle mobility focused on speed and resiliency using a combination of simulation and advanced platforms. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Beta.SAM Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
HR001121S0004@darpa.mil Email:HR001121S0004@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001121S0004 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | RACER |
| 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: | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 20, 2021 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | May 20, 2021 |
| 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 – Tactical Technology Office |
| Description: | The goal of the Robotic Autonomy in Complex Environments with Resiliency (RACER) program is to develop and demonstrate new autonomy technologies that enable ground combat vehicles to maneuver in unstructured off-road terrain at speeds that are no longer limited by the autonomy software or processing time, but only by considerations of sensor limitations, vehicle mechanical limits, and safety. At a minimum, performance at par with a human driver, or a tele-operated vehicle should be achieved. RACER will demonstrate game-changing autonomous unmanned ground vehicle mobility focused on speed and resiliency using a combination of simulation and advanced platforms. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Beta.SAM Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
HR001121S0004@darpa.mil Email:HR001121S0004@darpa.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 329512 Revised Full Announcement-HR001121S0004-Amendment-01 -> HR001121S0004-Amendment-01.pdf
Folder 329512 Revised Full Announcement-HR001121S0004-Amendment-01 -> HR001121S0004_RACER_QA_20201120_v2.pdf
Folder 329512 Revised Full Announcement-HR001121S0004-Amendment-02 -> HR001121S0004-Amendment-02.pdf
Folder 329512 Revised Full Announcement-HR001121S0004-Amendment-03 -> HR001121S0004-Amendment-03.pdf
Folder 329512 Revised Full Announcement-HR001121S0004-Amendment-04 -> HR001121S0004-Amendment-04.pdf
Folder 329512 Revised Full Announcement-HR001121S0004-Amendment-05 -> HR001121S0004-Amendment-05.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | BAA Coordinator HR001121S0004@darpa.mil Email: HR001121S0004@darpa.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.910 | PKG00263870 | Jan 04, 2021 | Apr 20, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
329512 RR_SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
329512 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_3_0-3.0.pdf
329512 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
329512 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
329512 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
329512 PerformanceSite_3_0-3.0.pdf
329512 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
329512 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
329512 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
329512 RR_Budget10_1_4-1.4.pdf
329512 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_1_4-1.4.pdf
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