Trenton Proposers Day Announcement
ID: DARPA-SN-24-108Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCYARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

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https://sam.gov/opp/098741da2dbc49d8b9ca45f3ac2c5415/view
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting a Proposers Day for the Trenton program on October 10, 2024, via webinar. This event aims to inform potential proposers about the development and optimization of underwater three-dimensional concrete printing (3DCP) technologies, specifically focusing on utilizing seawater and seafloor materials for constructing concrete structures relevant to Department of Defense applications. The Proposers Day will feature presentations from DARPA personnel, followed by a question and answer session, and is designed to foster collaboration among researchers while enhancing understanding of DARPA’s initiatives. Registration is mandatory by October 4, 2024, and interested participants can reach out to the Coordinator at DARPA-SN-24-108@darpa.mil for further information.

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    The Special Notice DARPA-SN-24-108 announces a Proposers Day for the Trenton program, hosted by DARPA’s Strategic Technology Office on October 10, 2024. This virtual event aims to inform potential proposers about underwater three-dimensional concrete printing (3DCP), promote discussions, and facilitate teamwork opportunities. Attendees can expect presentations from DARPA personnel followed by a Q&A session. The Trenton program's objective is to develop, refine, and optimize underwater 3DCP technologies, focusing on using seawater and seafloor materials to create concrete structures for Department of Defense applications, such as coastal infrastructure reinforcement. Various metrics have been established to assess the progress, including capabilities to use specified sediment types as aggregates, the successful printing of structures at significant depths, and achieving required strengths of printed materials. Registration is mandatory by October 4, 2024, and is open to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals with specific documentation. This event seeks to enhance understanding of DARPA’s research initiatives while fostering collaboration between researchers. Participation in the Proposers Day is voluntary and does not obligate attendance for future solicitations.
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