Opportunity Information: Apply for DARPA BAA 12 52
Apply for DARPA BAA 12 52
- The DARPA Defense Sciences Office in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Maximum Mobility and Manipulation (M3)" 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 Jul 3, 2012 and posted on Jul 3, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 21, 2012. (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 Maximum Mobility and Manipulation (M3) opportunity (DARPA BAA 12-52) is a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office research solicitation focused on advancing actuation technologies for ground robots. The central aim of the M3 program is to drive major progress in both the underlying science and the practical engineering needed to improve how ground robots move through complex environments and physically interact with the world. In other words, it targets the key hardware and system-level capabilities that let robots achieve better mobility and better manipulation, with actuation called out as the primary technical area of interest.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary research and development opportunity categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development, with CFDA number 12.910 (Research and Technology Development). DARPA indicated multiple possible award instruments, including cooperative agreements, grants, other procurement mechanisms, and contracts, giving the agency flexibility to structure awards based on the nature of the proposed work and the level of anticipated government involvement. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which generally means proposers are not expected to commit non-federal funds as a condition of award, although proposer contributions could still be considered depending on the specifics of the full announcement.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is open to essentially any type of entity (for example, academic institutions, nonprofits, commercial firms, research organizations, or other qualified performers), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications that may appear in the full text of the announcement. The solicitation was posted on July 3, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 21, 2012, and it was archived on September 24, 2012. This timeline indicates it was a time-bound call for proposals rather than an open-ended or continuously accepting program announcement.
For practical access and support, DARPA provided an additional information link to the full Broad Agency Announcement (BAA 12-52). For those unable to access the announcement electronically, the listed point of contact was Dr. Alan Magill, identified as the BAA Coordinator.
Maximum Mobility and Manipulation (M3) (DARPA BAA 12-52) - FAQs
What is the Maximum Mobility and Manipulation (M3) opportunity?
The Maximum Mobility and Manipulation (M3) opportunity is a DARPA Defense Sciences Office research solicitation (DARPA BAA 12-52) focused on advancing actuation technologies for ground robots.
Which DARPA office is sponsoring M3?
The solicitation is sponsored by DARPA's Defense Sciences Office.
What is the central aim of the M3 program?
The central aim is to drive major progress in both the underlying science and the practical engineering needed to improve how ground robots move through complex environments and physically interact with the world.
What technical area is emphasized most in this solicitation?
Actuation is called out as the primary technical area of interest, tied to both mobility and manipulation performance in ground robots.
What kinds of robot capabilities does M3 seek to improve?
M3 targets hardware and system-level capabilities that enable better mobility (moving through complex environments) and better manipulation (physically interacting with the world), with actuation as the core focus.
What type of funding opportunity is this considered?
It is a discretionary research and development opportunity categorized under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 12.910 (Research and Technology Development).
What award instruments might DARPA use for M3?
DARPA indicated multiple possible award instruments, including cooperative agreements, grants, other procurement mechanisms, and contracts. This allows DARPA to choose an instrument based on the proposed work and the anticipated level of government involvement.
Is cost sharing or matching required to apply?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for applicants. This generally means proposers are not expected to commit non-federal funds as a condition of award, though proposer contributions could still be considered depending on the specifics of the full announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is open to essentially any type of entity (such as academic institutions, nonprofits, commercial firms, research organizations, or other qualified performers), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full text of the announcement.
When was the solicitation posted?
The solicitation was posted on July 3, 2012.
What was the closing date for proposals?
The original and current closing date listed is August 21, 2012.
Is this solicitation still open?
No. The opportunity was time-bound, with a closing date of August 21, 2012, and it was archived on September 24, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 24, 2012.
Does the timeline indicate a rolling or continuously open opportunity?
No. The provided dates indicate it was a time-bound call for proposals rather than an open-ended or continuously accepting program announcement.
Where can applicants find the full solicitation details?
DARPA provided an additional information link to the full Broad Agency Announcement (BAA 12-52).
Who was the point of contact for this BAA?
The listed point of contact was Dr. Alan Magill, identified as the BAA Coordinator.
What should someone do if they cannot access the announcement electronically?
If someone was unable to access the announcement electronically, the solicitation listed Dr. Alan Magill (BAA Coordinator) as the point of contact.
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