TTO Office Wide (OW) BAA
ID: 355046Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DARPA - Tactical Technology Office (DOD-DARPA-TTO)

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/355046

Additional Information

https://sam.gov/opp/457c5e12f3114876b9dfeb84a5495466/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals through its Tactical Technology Office (TTO) under the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) number HR001124S0023. The primary objective of this opportunity is to promote technological advancements that enhance the rapid development of military force structures, focusing on areas such as platform innovation, missionized autonomy, managing complexity, Freedom’s Forge 2.0, and disruptive emergent technology. This initiative is crucial for fostering revolutionary advancements in defense technology, ensuring national security through cutting-edge solutions. Proposals can be submitted until June 20, 2025, with evaluations based on scientific merit, relevance, cost, and qualifications. Interested parties may contact the BAA Coordinator at HR001124S0023@darpa.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    HR001124S0023@darpa.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Attachment_D_MS_ExcelTM_DARPA_Standard_Cost_Proposal_Spreadsheet.xlsx
    The DARPA Standard Cost Proposal Spreadsheet is a tool designed for proposers to prepare cost proposals for government contracts, specifically in the areas of research and technology development. It outlines the various cost elements that need to be captured, including direct labor costs, fringe benefits, overhead, subcontractor costs, and other direct costs. Proposers are required to provide detailed documentation supporting all proposed costs, ensuring they demonstrate reasonableness and accuracy. The spreadsheet is structured with multiple tabs addressing different categories such as labor rates, indirect rates, and task breakdowns, allowing for a comprehensive breakdown of costs by period of performance and task. Key instructions emphasize filling out designated fields accurately and maintaining the integrity of formulas across worksheets. Additionally, it stresses the importance of providing justified rationale and adhering to federal regulations regarding cost data submission for proposals over certain monetary thresholds. Overall, the spreadsheet serves as both a guidance document and a required format for submission, facilitating a more efficient review and negotiation process for government contracts related to the Department of Defense's research initiatives.
    HR001124S0023-Amendment-01.pdf
    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) titled "TTO Office Wide (OW) BAA" (Funding Opportunity Number: HR001124S0023), with an amendment reflecting changes in submission types and guidelines pertaining to innovation in military technology. The solicitation invites proposals to enhance national security through technological advancements focused on platform innovation, missionized autonomy, managing complexity, Freedom's Forge 2.0, and disruptive emergent technology. The submission timeline extends from June 20, 2024, to June 20, 2025, with a Proposers Day scheduled for late July 2024. Evaluations will emphasize scientific and technical merit, relevance to DARPA's mission, cost realism, and the proposer’s capabilities. Multiple award types—including contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements—are anticipated, potentially including special workshops and pitch days for proposers. All proposals should avoid duplicating existing initiatives and are encouraged to submit executive summaries for preliminary feedback. This BAA emphasizes revolutionary research over evolutionary improvements, promoting collaboration across various research sectors while maintaining stringent evaluation standards and submission processes. Overall, the announcement underscores DARPA's commitment to fostering innovation in defense technology and research collaboration.
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