Future Program: Intrinsically Tough and Affordable Ceramics Today (INTACT)
ID: DARPA-SN-25-22Type: 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; BASIC RESEARCH (AC11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e5e5bc52eb9b4527a2c677c3b014f6dc/view
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is announcing a forthcoming program titled "Intrinsically Tough and Affordable Ceramics Today (INTACT)" aimed at advancing the development of ceramic materials with enhanced toughness for military applications. The program seeks to explore innovative toughening mechanisms at the atomistic scale and utilize non-equilibrium processing methods to improve the ductility of ceramics, addressing the limitations of traditional ceramics in critical military structures. This initiative is crucial for advancing materials science in support of national defense objectives, as it aims to create new microstructures that perform better under harsh conditions. Interested parties can reach out to the BAA Coordinator at INTACT@darpa.mil for further information, and additional resources are available via DARPAConnect to facilitate engagement opportunities.

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    INTACT@darpa.mil
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    The Special Notice DARPA-SN-25-22 announces a forthcoming program, the Intrinsically Tough and Affordable Ceramics Today (INTACT), managed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The initiative aims to develop advanced ceramic materials that exhibit improved toughness, potentially surpassing the capabilities of existing metallic alloys. Traditional ceramics lack sufficient fracture toughness, limiting their application in critical military structures. The INTACT program seeks to explore innovative atomistic scale toughening mechanisms, utilizing non-equilibrium processing methods to enhance the ductility of ceramics, creating new microstructures that allow for better performance under harsh conditions. The program emphasizes engineering internal defects to facilitate fine-scale plastic deformation. While this notice serves as a preliminary information dissemination and does not constitute a formal solicitation, interested parties can access resources via DARPAConnect to better understand engagement opportunities with DARPA. Overall, the INTACT program represents a strategic effort to advance materials science in support of national defense objectives.
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