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 aims to streamline the submission of cost proposals for government projects. It assists proposers in providing comprehensive cost details, ensuring compliance with government requirements. The spreadsheet accommodates various cost categories, such as direct labor, subcontracts, consultants, and other direct costs, while also allowing for labor categories and rates. Importantly, it emphasizes the need for proposers to justify the reasonableness of their proposed costs. This spreadsheet is designed to expedite the analysis of cost proposals and, if successful, the negotiation and award process.
    HR001124S0023-Amendment-01.pdf
    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for its Tactical Technology Office (TTO) under funding opportunity number HR001124S0023. The purpose of this BAA is to solicit innovative proposals that promote technological advancements for national security, focusing on enhancing the rapid development of military force structures. Key areas of interest include platform innovation, missionized autonomy, managing complexity, Freedom’s Forge 2.0, and disruptive emergent technology. Proposals will be evaluated based on scientific merit, relevance to DARPA’s mission, cost, schedule realism, and proposer's qualifications. The submission process allows for executive summaries and full proposals to be submitted throughout the year until the deadline of June 20, 2025. Special events such as Pitch Days and TTO Workshops may occur, providing additional avenues for proposal submissions. The announcement emphasizes collaboration, encouraging participation from diverse organizations, especially underrepresented groups. It outlines evaluation criteria, submission formats, and special considerations for proposals involving sensitive research areas. Notably, submissions must adhere to specific guidelines to avoid disqualification. This BAA procedure aims to facilitate revolutionary advancements in defense technology while maintaining rigorous evaluation and oversight standards.
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