Grainy Day Proposers Day Announcement
ID: DARPA-SN-25-73Type: 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/c9da8ac0fcd84ebea1798387a9f5e1ef/view
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting a Proposers Day for the Grainy Day program on June 30, 2025, in Arlington, VA, aimed at informing potential proposers about an upcoming Program Solicitation (PS). The event will focus on innovative solutions for the deployment of unattended sensors from Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), particularly in challenging environments, and will encourage participation from experts in aerodynamics, microelectronics, and manufacturing. This initiative is crucial for advancing sensor delivery systems and fostering collaboration among organizations with relevant expertise, while adhering to strict security protocols, including the requirement for participants to possess an active SECRET personnel clearance. Interested parties can contact the BAA Coordinator at GrainyDay@darpa.mil for further information.

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    GrainyDay@darpa.mil
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting a Grainy Day Proposers Day on June 30, 2025, in Arlington, VA, to inform potential proposers about an upcoming Program Solicitation (PS) for the Grainy Day program. The event aims to outline program objectives, explain DARPA's operational processes, and promote collaboration among cleared and uncleared organizations with relevant expertise in sensor deployment from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The event will include SECRET-level discussions while also featuring UNCLASSIFIED Lightning Talks for those without security clearances to engage and present their capabilities. DARPA is specifically seeking innovative solutions for the deployment of unattended sensors in challenging environmental conditions, emphasizing areas such as aerodynamics, microelectronics, and manufacturing. Registration for the event is required, with strict security protocols in place for both cleared and uncleared participants. Furthermore, the document stipulates that the Principal Investigator must possess an active SECRET personnel clearance, underscoring the classified nature of the program. Overall, this Proposers Day is intended to foster innovative partnerships to address technological challenges in sensor delivery systems while ensuring compliance with security requirements, crucial for future proposal submissions in response to the anticipated Grainy Day PS.
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