Opportunity Information: Apply for DARPA BAA 08 26
Apply for DARPA BAA 08 26
- The DARPA Defense Sciences Office in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Instant Fire Suppression" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.910 Research and Technology Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 15, 2008 and posted on May 15, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 15, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Instant Fire Suppression opportunity (DARPA BAA 08-26) is a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency solicitation run through DARPA's Defense Sciences Office that focuses on creating a fundamentally new approach to putting out fires. Instead of relying on conventional suppression methods, the program is interested in fire control techniques that work by destabilizing or manipulating the plasma present in flames using physical and/or chemical methods. The goal is to translate that scientific concept into an actual suppression system that can quickly knock down fires and keep them from coming back, rather than just briefly smothering flames.
From a performance standpoint, DARPA is targeting rapid extinguishment of both Class A and Class B fires. Class A generally refers to ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, and many plastics, while Class B covers flammable liquids like fuels, oils, and solvents. Beyond quick knockdown, the program emphasizes preventing re-ignition for an extended period and limiting the spread of fire, which implies interest in solutions that address not only the visible flame but also the underlying conditions that allow the fire to persist or restart, such as residual heat, vapor generation, or hotspots. In practical terms, DARPA appears to be seeking a system-level capability that can actively control a flame environment and provide durable suppression effects, potentially for scenarios where traditional agents are too slow, too messy, logistically difficult, or unreliable against certain fuel types.
Administratively, this is a discretionary research and development funding opportunity (CFDA 12.910, Research and Technology Development) posted on May 15, 2008, with a closing date of May 15, 2009, and later archived on June 15, 2009. The listed funding instruments indicate DARPA may support awards through several mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, other procurement contracts, or other instruments, which typically means the agency is open to different contracting and assistance pathways depending on the nature of the proposed work and the degree of government involvement anticipated. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement indicated, and eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of applicants could potentially apply (for example, universities, small businesses, large firms, nonprofits, or other organizations), subject to any specific clarifications contained in the full announcement.
The public listing shows award ceiling and floor both as zero, which generally signals that specific funding amounts were not predetermined in the summary record and would instead be described in the Broad Agency Announcement or negotiated based on proposals. Applicants are directed to the attached BAA for the full technical requirements, submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and any additional eligibility or administrative conditions. For access issues with the announcement, DARPA provides a point of contact listed as the BAA Administrator/BAA Coordinator.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Instant Fire Suppression opportunity (DARPA BAA 08-26)?
The Instant Fire Suppression opportunity (DARPA BAA 08-26) is a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) solicitation managed by DARPA's Defense Sciences Office. It focuses on developing a fundamentally new approach to putting out fires.
Which DARPA office is running this solicitation?
This solicitation is run through DARPA's Defense Sciences Office.
What technical approach is DARPA interested in for suppressing fires?
DARPA is interested in fire control techniques that destabilize or manipulate the plasma present in flames using physical and/or chemical methods, rather than relying on conventional fire suppression methods.
What is the main goal of the program?
The goal is to translate the scientific concept of manipulating flame plasma into an actual suppression system that can quickly knock down fires and prevent them from coming back, rather than only providing brief smothering of flames.
What fire classes does DARPA want to extinguish quickly?
DARPA is targeting rapid extinguishment of both Class A and Class B fires.
What is a Class A fire in the context of this opportunity?
Class A generally refers to ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, cloth, and many plastics.
What is a Class B fire in the context of this opportunity?
Class B covers flammable liquids such as fuels, oils, and solvents.
Is the program only focused on knocking down visible flames?
No. In addition to rapid knockdown, the program emphasizes preventing re-ignition for an extended period and limiting the spread of fire. This implies interest in approaches that address underlying conditions that allow fire to persist or restart (for example, residual heat, vapor generation, or hotspots), not just the visible flame.
What does "durable suppression effects" mean here?
Based on the listing, "durable suppression effects" refers to suppression that does more than briefly smother flames, aiming instead to keep fires from re-igniting for an extended period and to limit fire spread.
What kind of capability does DARPA appear to be seeking?
DARPA appears to be seeking a system-level capability that can actively control a flame environment and provide durable suppression effects.
Why might DARPA be looking beyond traditional suppression agents or methods?
The opportunity description suggests interest in scenarios where traditional agents may be too slow, too messy, logistically difficult, or unreliable against certain fuel types.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a discretionary research and development funding opportunity under CFDA 12.910 (Research and Technology Development).
What are the posting and closing dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on May 15, 2008, with a closing date of May 15, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on June 15, 2009.
What funding instruments might DARPA use for awards under this opportunity?
The listing indicates DARPA may support awards through multiple mechanisms, including grants, cooperative agreements, other procurement contracts, or other instruments.
Why does the listing include multiple possible award mechanisms?
The inclusion of multiple mechanisms typically indicates DARPA is open to different contracting and assistance pathways depending on the nature of the proposed work and the degree of government involvement anticipated.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning a wide range of applicants could potentially apply (such as universities, small businesses, large firms, nonprofits, or other organizations), subject to any specific clarifications contained in the full announcement.
Are specific award amounts provided (minimum/maximum)?
The public listing shows the award ceiling and award floor both as zero, which generally signals that specific funding amounts were not predetermined in the summary record.
Where would applicants find the actual funding amounts or budgeting expectations?
Specific funding details would be described in the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) and/or negotiated based on proposals, according to the summary provided.
Where can applicants find the full technical requirements and how to apply?
Applicants are directed to the attached BAA for the full technical requirements, submission instructions, evaluation criteria, and any additional eligibility or administrative conditions.
Who should be contacted if there are access issues with the announcement?
For access issues with the announcement, DARPA provides a point of contact listed as the BAA Administrator/BAA Coordinator.
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