This DARPA Local Control of Materials Synthesis (LoCo) grant seeks innovative research to develop low-temperature processes for depositing thin films on sensitive Department of Defense (DoD) substrates. Current methods often require temperatures exceeding what materials like polymers can withstand, hindering advanced applications. DARPA is soliciting proposals for novel chemical and physical techniques to achieve the necessary deposition requirements without relying on high broadband temperature input. Successful methods will be integrated by DARPA to deposit critical DoD-relevant thin films, such as optically clear diamond, on specified substrates like zinc sulfide. This initiative aims to overcome current material limitations and enable new capabilities for DoD systems. Researchers from diverse fields, including plasma physics and photochemistry, are encouraged to apply.
Opportunity ID: 168933
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-12-43 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Local Control of Materials Synthesis (LoCo) |
| 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: | May 03, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 30, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
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: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | The goal of the Local Control of Materials Synthesis (LoCo) program is to develop a low-temperature process for the deposition of thin films whose current minimum processing temperature exceeds the maximum temperature substrates of interest to the Department of Defense (DoD) can withstand (e.g., chemical vapor deposited diamond on polymers). To achieve this goal, DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals that independently develop novel chemical and physical processes to meet the energetic/chemical requirements of thin film deposition (e.g., reactant flux, surface mobility, reaction energy, etc.), without reliance on broadband temperature input used in state-of-the-art chemical vapor deposition. Complementary, successful methods will then be integrated by DARPA to deposit a DoD-relevant thin film (e.g., optically clear diamond) on a DoD substrate of interest (e.g., zinc sulfide). Non-traditional performers outside of the materials research/thin film deposition communities in areas such as surface acoustic wave spectroscopy, plasma physics, photochemistry, etc. are highly encouraged to submit proposals to the LoCo program. To facilitate technology transfer, DARPA is also seeking input on DoD systems and parts that could benefit from success in the LoCo program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DARPA-BAA-12-43 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Brian Holloway
Email:DARPA-BAA-12-43-@darpa.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The purpose of this Modification 2 to DARPA-BAA-12-43, Local Control of Materials Synthesis (LoCo), is to provide the one-slide summary template as an attachment to the announcement as referenced in IV.B.4.E and IV.B.5.a. | May 30, 2012 | |
| May 30, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-12-43 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Local Control of Materials Synthesis (LoCo) |
| 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: | May 03, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 30, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
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: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | The goal of the Local Control of Materials Synthesis (LoCo) program is to develop a low-temperature process for the deposition of thin films whose current minimum processing temperature exceeds the maximum temperature substrates of interest to the Department of Defense (DoD) can withstand (e.g., chemical vapor deposited diamond on polymers). To achieve this goal, DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals that independently develop novel chemical and physical processes to meet the energetic/chemical requirements of thin film deposition (e.g., reactant flux, surface mobility, reaction energy, etc.), without reliance on broadband temperature input used in state-of-the-art chemical vapor deposition. Complementary, successful methods will then be integrated by DARPA to deposit a DoD-relevant thin film (e.g., optically clear diamond) on a DoD substrate of interest (e.g., zinc sulfide). Non-traditional performers outside of the materials research/thin film deposition communities in areas such as surface acoustic wave spectroscopy, plasma physics, photochemistry, etc. are highly encouraged to submit proposals to the LoCo program. To facilitate technology transfer, DARPA is also seeking input on DoD systems and parts that could benefit from success in the LoCo program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DARPA-BAA-12-43 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Brian Holloway
Email:DARPA-BAA-12-43-@darpa.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | DARPA-BAA-12-43 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Local Control of Materials Synthesis (LoCo) |
| 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: | May 30, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 26, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 26, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
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: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | The goal of the Local Control of Materials Synthesis (LoCo) program is to develop a low-temperature process for the deposition of thin films whose current minimum processing temperature exceeds the maximum temperature substrates of interest to the Department of Defense (DoD) can withstand (e.g., chemical vapor deposited diamond on polymers). To achieve this goal, DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals that independently develop novel chemical and physical processes to meet the energetic/chemical requirements of thin film deposition (e.g., reactant flux, surface mobility, reaction energy, etc.), without reliance on broadband temperature input used in state-of-the-art chemical vapor deposition. Complementary, successful methods will then be integrated by DARPA to deposit a DoD-relevant thin film (e.g., optically clear diamond) on a DoD substrate of interest (e.g., zinc sulfide). Non-traditional performers outside of the materials research/thin film deposition communities in areas such as surface acoustic wave spectroscopy, plasma physics, photochemistry, etc. are highly encouraged to submit proposals to the LoCo program. To facilitate technology transfer, DARPA is also seeking input on DoD systems and parts that could benefit from success in the LoCo program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | DARPA-BAA-12-43 |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dr. Brian Holloway
Email:DARPA-BAA-12-43-@darpa.mil |
Related Documents
Folder 168933 Full Announcement-1 -> darpa-baa-12-43.pdf
Folder 168933 Full Announcement-2 -> darpa-baa-12-43 proposal summary template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dr. Brian Holloway Email: DARPA-BAA-12-43-@darpa.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.910 | DARPA-BAA-12-43 | Local Control of Materials Synthesis (LoCo) | PKG00120850 | May 03, 2012 | Jul 26, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
168933 RR_SF424-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
168933 RR_FedNonFedBudget-1.1.pdf
168933 RR_FedNonFed_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
168933 RR_OtherProjectInfo-1.1.pdf
168933 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
168933 RR_KeyPersonExpanded-1.1.pdf
168933 RR_PerformanceSite-1.1.pdf
168933 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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