Opportunity Information: Apply for DARPA BAA 11 07
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- The DARPA Microsystems Technology Office in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "MesoDynamic Architectures (Meso)" 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 Dec 16, 2010 and posted on Oct 8, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 18, 2011 Important Dates Posting Date 8 October, 2010 Proposers Day 26 October, 2010 Proposal Abstract Due Date 10 November, 2010, 1200 PM, Eastern Full Proposal Due Date 18 January 2011, 1200 PM, Eastern. (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 MesoDynamic Architectures (Meso) opportunity, issued by DARPA's Microsystems Technology Office under Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) DARPA BAA 11-07, is a discretionary research and development solicitation focused on pushing past the usual limits of conventional devices and systems. The core idea is to exploit the dynamics of mesoscale physical systems, meaning engineered structures that sit between the micro and macro scales, where collective behaviors, coupled interactions, and time-dependent effects can be harnessed rather than treated as nuisances. DARPA is looking for innovative research proposals that use these mesoscale dynamics to break through performance ceilings that typically constrain communications, sensing, and computation, especially in areas like bandwidth, sensitivity, power consumption, and operating speed.
From a technical perspective, the solicitation is aimed at creating new devices and architectures that can provide the Department of Defense with major advantages in how information is transmitted, detected, processed, and acted upon. Instead of relying solely on incremental improvements to standard electronics or photonics, the program emphasizes approaches where dynamic behavior is central to the design, such as systems that intentionally leverage nonlinearities, resonance, synchronization, emergent effects, or other time-varying physical phenomena to achieve capabilities that are difficult or impossible with static or purely linear designs. A second, equally important theme is that this mesoscale work is expected to help define concrete, well-scoped technical problems that speed the broader transition to quantum engineering, meaning the program is positioned not only as an applied performance push, but also as a bridge toward more quantum-aware engineering methods and future technologies.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted on October 8, 2010, with a Proposers Day held on October 26, 2010. It used a two-step submission structure with an abstract due on November 10, 2010 at 12:00 PM Eastern, followed by a full proposal. The original full proposal deadline was December 15, 2010 at 12:00 PM Eastern, but the schedule was later changed through amendments. Amendment 01 and Amendment 02 both served the same purpose: revising the full proposal due date, with the specific changes highlighted in the revised DARPA BAA 11-07 document. The final updated full proposal due date listed is January 18, 2011 at 12:00 PM Eastern, which is reflected as the current closing date. The opportunity later moved to archive status on June 22, 2011.
In terms of award mechanics, DARPA indicated multiple possible funding instrument types under this announcement, including cooperative agreements, grants, other transaction-like mechanisms where applicable, and procurement contracts, reflecting the typical flexibility DARPA uses to match contracting approach to technical risk and program needs. The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category and is associated with CFDA number 12.910 (Research and Technology Development). Cost sharing or matching was not required. Award floor and ceiling are listed as 0, which generally signals that individual award sizes were not pre-specified in the summary metadata and would be determined based on the scope of proposed work, program priorities, and available funding.
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the solicitation was broadly open to qualified entities, such as universities, nonprofits, for-profits, federally funded research and development centers where allowed, and other organizations, subject to any specific limitations described in the full announcement text. For full details and the authoritative requirements, proposers were directed to the complete DARPA BAA 11-07 document and the MTO solicitations page. The point of contact noted for access issues or coordination was Dr. Jeffrey Rogers, Program Manager and MTO BAA Coordinator.
FAQs: DARPA MesoDynamic Architectures (Meso) Opportunity (BAA DARPA BAA 11-07)
What is the MesoDynamic Architectures (Meso) opportunity?
MesoDynamic Architectures (Meso) is a discretionary research and development solicitation issued by DARPA's Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) under Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) DARPA BAA 11-07. It focuses on research that pushes beyond the typical limits of conventional devices and systems by exploiting the dynamics of mesoscale physical systems.
Who is issuing this opportunity?
The opportunity was issued by DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), specifically through DARPA's Microsystems Technology Office (MTO), under DARPA BAA 11-07.
What is the main technical idea behind the Meso program?
The central idea is to use the dynamics of engineered mesoscale physical systems (structures between micro and macro scales) where collective behaviors, coupled interactions, and time-dependent effects are intentionally harnessed as design features rather than treated as problems.
What types of performance limits is DARPA trying to overcome?
The solicitation targets breakthroughs beyond typical performance ceilings that constrain communications, sensing, and computation. Example performance dimensions mentioned include bandwidth, sensitivity, power consumption, and operating speed.
What kinds of technical approaches does the solicitation emphasize?
The program emphasizes approaches where dynamic behavior is central to the design. Examples called out include leveraging nonlinearities, resonance, synchronization, emergent effects, and other time-varying physical phenomena, especially where these dynamics enable capabilities that are difficult or impossible with static or purely linear designs.
What application areas are highlighted for potential impact?
The solicitation highlights communications, sensing, and computation as key areas where mesoscale dynamics could provide major advantages in how information is transmitted, detected, processed, and acted upon for the Department of Defense.
Is the program about incremental improvements to standard electronics or photonics?
No. The description explicitly contrasts the program with incremental improvements to conventional electronics or photonics and instead prioritizes designs where intentional dynamics are a foundational feature of the device or architecture.
How does this program relate to quantum engineering?
A stated theme is that mesoscale work is expected to help define concrete, well-scoped technical problems that accelerate broader transition to quantum engineering. In that sense, the program is positioned as both an applied performance push and a bridge toward more quantum-aware engineering methods and future technologies.
What is the solicitation number or reference for this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with Broad Agency Announcement DARPA BAA 11-07 and is described as the MesoDynamic Architectures (Meso) opportunity within that announcement.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 8, 2010.
Was there a Proposers Day, and when did it occur?
Yes. A Proposers Day was held on October 26, 2010.
What was the submission process (steps and due dates)?
The opportunity used a two-step submission structure: an abstract followed by a full proposal. The abstract was due on November 10, 2010 at 12:00 PM Eastern.
What was the original full proposal deadline?
The original full proposal deadline was December 15, 2010 at 12:00 PM Eastern.
Were there amendments that changed the full proposal due date?
Yes. Amendment 01 and Amendment 02 both revised the full proposal due date, with the changes reflected in the revised DARPA BAA 11-07 document.
What was the final updated full proposal due date (closing date)?
The final updated full proposal due date listed is January 18, 2011 at 12:00 PM Eastern, which is reflected as the current closing date in the summary.
When did the opportunity move to archive status?
The opportunity moved to archive status on June 22, 2011.
What types of funding instruments could DARPA use for awards under this announcement?
DARPA indicated multiple possible award instrument types, including cooperative agreements, grants, other transaction-like mechanisms where applicable, and procurement contracts. This reflects DARPA's flexibility to match the instrument type to technical risk and program needs.
What category of funding or activity does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 12.910 (Research and Technology Development).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing or matching was not required for this opportunity.
Were minimum and maximum award sizes specified?
The award floor and ceiling are listed as 0 in the summary metadata, which generally indicates that specific minimum and maximum award sizes were not pre-specified there and would depend on the scope of the proposed work, program priorities, and available funding.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning the solicitation was broadly open to qualified entities. Examples referenced include universities, nonprofits, for-profits, federally funded research and development centers where allowed, and other organizations, subject to any limitations described in the full announcement.
Where should proposers look for authoritative requirements and full details?
For full details and authoritative requirements, proposers were directed to the complete DARPA BAA 11-07 document and the MTO solicitations page.
Who is the point of contact listed for access issues or coordination?
The point of contact noted is Dr. Jeffrey Rogers, Program Manager and MTO BAA Coordinator.
What is the purpose of using a two-step submission structure (abstract then full proposal) in this opportunity?
Based on the provided information, the opportunity required an abstract submission before the full proposal, establishing a structured, staged process: first an abstract due November 10, 2010, then a full proposal submission by the updated deadline.
Does the summary indicate any restrictions on organization types beyond "unrestricted" eligibility?
No additional restrictions are stated in the provided summary beyond noting that eligibility is unrestricted and that any specific limitations would be described in the full DARPA BAA 11-07 announcement text.
What kinds of systems does "mesoscale" refer to in this opportunity?
In this context, mesoscale refers to engineered structures that sit between micro and macro scales, where collective behavior, coupled interactions, and time-dependent effects can be exploited for new device and architecture capabilities.
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