Opportunity Information: Apply for DARPA BAA 12 64
Apply for DARPA BAA 12 64
- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Microsystems Technology Office Wide" 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 2, 2014 and posted on Aug 30, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 1, 2014 Please note the Open Period of DARPA BAA 12 64 is 2 September 2012 through 1 September 2014.. (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 “Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Wide†opportunity (DARPA BAA 12-64) is a DARPA Broad Agency Announcement designed to collect new, high-impact research concepts in microsystems and related technologies. Its central purpose is to invite “revolutionary†ideas that are not already covered by existing Microsystems Technology Office programs or by other active DARPA BAAs. In practice, this means the solicitation functions as an always-open door (during the stated period) for novel proposals that do not neatly fit into a named DARPA program, but still align with DARPA’s mission-driven research and development interests in science and technology.
This posting reflects multiple amendments made after the original release. Amendment 01 added an Appendix A “Proposal Summary Chart Template,†which is a formatting and content aid applicants could use to present key proposal details in a consistent way. Amendment 02 updated the listed DARPA Point of Contact/Program Manager information across the announcement. Amendment 03 made two kinds of administrative updates: it changed the agency contact information in several parts of the BAA (Part I, Part II/Section III, and Part II/Section VII) and it updated the list of research areas/topics (Part II/Section I). The notice emphasizes that these edits were incorporated into a “conformed†version of the BAA document, with changes highlighted (described as highlighted in yellow), so applicants were expected to rely on the updated attachment for the authoritative requirements and topic list.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and supports multiple award instruments, including cooperative agreements, grants, “other†transactions, and procurement contracts. It falls under the “Science and Technology and other Research and Development†activity category, and it is associated with CFDA 12.910 (Research and Technology Development). The listing indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement. The award floor and ceiling are both shown as 0 in the summary fields, which typically signals that exact funding levels were not predetermined in the synopsis and would depend on proposal scope, merit, and DARPA’s programmatic needs as evaluated under the BAA.
Eligibility is described as “unrestricted,†meaning the announcement was open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any clarifications in the full text. The open period for submissions ran from September 2, 2012 through September 1, 2014, with a posted date of August 30, 2012 and a closing date of September 1, 2014. The opportunity was later archived on March 2, 2015, indicating it was no longer active for new submissions after that point.
For applicants who needed the full solicitation details, the announcement points to the MTO solicitations page as an additional information link and provides a contact for access issues: William Chappell, Deputy Director, DARPA/MTO, identified as the MTO BAA Coordinator. Overall, the key takeaway is that DARPA BAA 12-64 served as a general-purpose MTO-wide channel for submitting innovative microsystems R&D ideas outside the scope of named programs, with the amendments primarily focused on adding a required/encouraged template and keeping contacts and topic listings current during the open submission window.
Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Wide (DARPA BAA 12-64) - FAQs
What is the "Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Wide" opportunity (DARPA BAA 12-64)?
It is a DARPA Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) intended to collect new, high-impact research concepts in microsystems and related technologies. It serves as an MTO-wide channel for submitting innovative R&D ideas that align with DARPA's mission-driven interests in science and technology.
What is the main purpose of this BAA?
The central purpose is to invite "revolutionary" ideas that are not already covered by existing Microsystems Technology Office programs or by other active DARPA BAAs. In practical terms, it is designed for novel proposals that do not neatly fit into a named DARPA program but still match DARPA's R&D goals.
Is this BAA tied to a specific named DARPA program?
No. It functions as a general-purpose MTO-wide mechanism for concepts outside the scope of named programs, as long as they align with DARPA's mission-driven research and development interests.
How does this solicitation operate during its open period?
It operates like an always-open door (during the stated period) for new concepts, meaning proposals could be submitted during the open window described in the opportunity information.
When was the submission window open?
The open period for submissions ran from September 2, 2012 through September 1, 2014.
What were the posted date and the closing date listed for this opportunity?
The posted date was August 30, 2012, and the closing date was September 1, 2014.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was archived on March 2, 2015, indicating it was no longer active for new submissions after that point.
What type of funding opportunity is this categorized as?
It is categorized as discretionary.
What kinds of award instruments could be used under this BAA?
The listing indicates multiple possible award instruments, including cooperative agreements, grants, "other" transactions, and procurement contracts.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under "Science and Technology and other Research and Development."
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
It is associated with CFDA 12.910 (Research and Technology Development).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The listing indicates there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Were the minimum and maximum award amounts specified in the synopsis?
The award floor and ceiling are both shown as 0 in the summary fields, which typically indicates that exact funding levels were not predetermined in the synopsis and would depend on the proposal's scope, merit, and DARPA's programmatic needs under the BAA.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted," meaning the announcement was open to any type of applicant entity, subject to any clarifications in the full BAA text.
What were the main amendments made to the original BAA?
The posting reflects multiple amendments made after the original release:
- Amendment 01 added Appendix A: a "Proposal Summary Chart Template" to help applicants present key details in a consistent format.
- Amendment 02 updated the DARPA Point of Contact/Program Manager information.
- Amendment 03 changed agency contact information in several sections of the BAA and updated the list of research areas/topics.
What is the "Proposal Summary Chart Template" mentioned in Amendment 01?
It is an Appendix A template added as a formatting and content aid that applicants could use to present key proposal details in a consistent way.
Did the amendments affect who applicants should contact?
Yes. Amendment 02 updated the listed DARPA Point of Contact/Program Manager information, and Amendment 03 also changed agency contact information in multiple parts of the BAA.
Did the amendments change the research topics or areas of interest?
Yes. Amendment 03 updated the list of research areas/topics (Part II/Section I).
What is a "conformed" version of the BAA, and why does it matter?
The notice states that the edits from the amendments were incorporated into a conformed version of the BAA document, with changes highlighted (described as highlighted in yellow). Applicants were expected to rely on the updated attachment for the authoritative requirements and topic list.
Where were the administrative contact changes applied within the BAA?
Amendment 03 changed the agency contact information in several parts of the BAA, specifically referenced as Part I, Part II/Section III, and Part II/Section VII.
Where could applicants find the full solicitation details?
The announcement points to the MTO solicitations page as an additional information link for the full solicitation details.
Who was the contact for access issues related to the solicitation details?
For access issues, the BAA lists William Chappell, Deputy Director, DARPA/MTO, identified as the MTO BAA Coordinator.
What types of ideas was DARPA looking for through this MTO-wide channel?
The opportunity was intended for "revolutionary" microsystems and related technology concepts that were high-impact, novel, and not already addressed by existing MTO programs or other active DARPA BAAs, while still aligning with DARPA's mission-driven R&D interests.
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