BioLogical Undersea Energy (BLUE)
ID: 352441Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DARPA - Biological Technologies Office (DOD-DARPA-BTO)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352441

Additional Information

https://sam.gov/opp/78e3b1374f5b415c82cc2c85d54a8481/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Feb 14, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Apr 30, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The BioLogical Undersea Energy (BLUE) program, funded by DARPA - Biological Technologies Office, is seeking to develop power supplies that capture and convert microscopic forms of marine biomass and other substances into electrical power. These power supplies are intended for onboard use by ocean-deployed sensor systems currently powered by batteries. The goal is to create power supplies that can self-refuel and operate fully submerged, delivering battery-level power without the need for servicing for extended periods of time. The BLUE power supplies will enable high capability and long endurance ocean-deployed sensor systems. For more information and to submit a proposal, please visit the SAM.gov Contract Opportunities website. The deadline for submission is April 30, 2024.

Point(s) of Contact
BLUE@darpa.mil
Files
Title
Posted
ATT1-HR001124S0010-ESS-Template.pptx
4/10/2024
ATT2-HR001124S0010-SOW-Template.docx
4/10/2024
HR001124S0010.pdf
4/10/2024
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