This grant, provided by the Defense Sciences Office (DSO) at DARPA, is specifically purposed for fostering innovative research in the field of thermal imaging and infrared detection. It seeks groundbreaking proposals that leverage optomechanical sensors to achieve revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. The core objective is to move beyond mere evolutionary improvements, encouraging novel approaches that promise to redefine current capabilities. Applicants should focus on developing radical new concepts and technologies for thermal sensing, aiming for significant breakthroughs that will contribute to future defense applications and scientific understanding in this critical domain. This initiative supports high-risk, high-reward investigations.
Opportunity ID: 343335
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001122S0055 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Optomechanical Thermal Imaging (OpTIm) Technical Area (TA) 1 |
| 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 01, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Sep 01, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2022 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2022 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Dec 01, 2022 |
| 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 Sciences Office (DSO) at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of thermal imaging and infrared detection based on optomechanical sensors. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. 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
OpTIm@darpa.mil Email:OpTIm@darpa.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 343335 Full Announcement-HR001122S0055 -> Attachment_D_PROPOSAL_TEMPLATE_VOL._1_TECH_MGMT.pdf
Folder 343335 Full Announcement-HR001122S0055 -> Attachment_G_PROPOSAL_TEMPLATE_VOL._3_ADMIN_NATL_POLICY_REQ.pdf
Folder 343335 Full Announcement-HR001122S0055 -> Attachment_A_ABSTRACT_SUMMARY_SLIDE_TEMPLATE.pdf
Folder 343335 Full Announcement-HR001122S0055 -> Attachment_F_MS_ExcelTM_DARPA_COST_PROPOSAL_SPREADSHEET.pdf
Folder 343335 Full Announcement-HR001122S0055 -> HR001122S0055.pdf
Folder 343335 Full Announcement-HR001122S0055 -> Attachment_C_PROPOSAL_SUMMARY_SLIDE_TEMPLATE.pdf
Folder 343335 Full Announcement-HR001122S0055 -> Attachment_E_PROPOSAL_TEMPLATE_VOL._2_COST.pdf
Folder 343335 Full Announcement-HR001122S0055 -> Attachment_B_ABSTRACT_TEMPLATE.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | BAA Coordinator OpTIm@darpa.mil Email: OpTIm@darpa.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.910 | PKG00276639 | Sep 01, 2022 | Nov 01, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
343335 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
343335 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
343335 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
343335 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
343335 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
343335 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
343335 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_3_0-3.0.pdf
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