Opportunity Information: Apply for DARPA BAA 10 35
Apply for DARPA BAA 10 35
- The DARPA Microsystems Technology Office in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Office Wide Broad Agency Announcement Microsystems Technology Office" 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 Aug 26, 2011 and posted on Mar 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 1, 2012 Abstracts and Proposals will be submitted on a rolling basis until 400 PM, local time, on September 1, 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:
DARPA Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 10-35 is an office-wide solicitation designed to capture new, high-risk, high-payoff research concepts in microsystems that are not already being pursued under existing MTO programs or other currently published DARPA BAAs. In practical terms, it functions as an open door for researchers to propose breakthrough ideas that could eventually mature into future, more focused DARPA programs. The technical emphasis reflects MTOs mission: pushing beyond the state of the art in materials, devices, circuits, and mathematically grounded approaches to deliver revolutionary microsystems capabilities for the Department of Defense, including improved sensing, communications, power and energy, actuation, and onboard processing for military platforms and users.
The opportunity is centered on early-stage R&D, with a strong preference for short, single-phase "Studies." These Studies are defined as efforts of roughly 12 months or less with total costs under $1,000,000, meant to validate a key concept, prove feasibility, or generate data that justifies a larger follow-on program. While Studies are encouraged, the BAA also allows "Multi Phase Efforts" for more ambitious work that extends beyond 12 months and/or exceeds $1,000,000. For multi-phase proposals, DARPA expects the work to be organized into clear phases with distinct research thrusts, and to include well-defined, quantitative technical metrics so progress can be measured objectively at each stage.
On the research side, MTO highlights a broad set of microsystems-related areas, including electronics, photonics, MEMS, algorithms, and integrated or hybrid microsystems that combine multiple technologies. The common thread is transformational capability rather than incremental improvement. Proposed work should aim to deliver a step change in performance, size/weight/power, functionality, robustness, manufacturability pathways, or operational utility, and should map to defense-relevant outcomes like better detection and sensing modalities, more resilient and efficient communications, improved energy generation/storage/management at small scales, novel actuation or control, and faster or more capable data processing at the edge.
Administratively, the posting documents several amendments that mainly adjust process details rather than changing the fundamental purpose of the BAA. Amendment 02 replaced the Proposal Summary Chart Template and revised award administration information in Section 6 of the BAA. Amendment 03 extended the closing date and made additional miscellaneous edits (identified as highlighted changes in the conformed document). Amendment 04 updated the Point of Contact information. Amendment 05 made further administrative edits and, importantly, revised the proposal closing date to September 1, 2012. Across the entire life of the BAA, abstracts and proposals were accepted on a rolling basis until 4:00 PM local time on the stated closing date, meaning submissions could be made at any time up to the deadline rather than only during a single narrow window.
From a funding mechanics perspective, this is a discretionary R&D opportunity under the Department of Defense research umbrella (CFDA 12.910, Research and Technology Development). DARPA indicates it may use multiple award instruments depending on the nature of the work and proposer, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or other transaction-type procurement approaches as applicable under DARPA practices. No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated. Award floor and ceiling are not specified in the synopsis, which is typical for BAAs where the government wants flexibility to fund projects of varying sizes and structures based on technical merit and relevance. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to any clarifications in the full text, which generally means industry, universities, nonprofits, and other organizations may apply as long as they can meet the governments contracting, security, and compliance requirements.
Key dates and identifiers captured in the notice include: Funding Opportunity Number DARPA BAA 10-35; posted March 2, 2010; an original closing date of March 1, 2011 that was later extended, with the final closing date set to September 1, 2012; and an archive date of March 1, 2013. The notice also points applicants to the MTO solicitations page and includes contact information associated with the office-wide BAA coordination function, reflecting that the definitive requirements, formats, and submission instructions are contained in the full attached BAA document and its conformed amendments.
FAQs: DARPA Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 10-35
What is DARPA MTO BAA 10-35?
DARPA Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) 10-35 is an office-wide solicitation intended to capture new, high-risk, high-payoff research concepts in microsystems that are not already being pursued under existing MTO programs or other currently published DARPA BAAs. It serves as an open door for proposing breakthrough ideas that could later mature into more focused DARPA programs.
What types of projects is this BAA trying to support?
The opportunity is centered on early-stage research and development (R&D), with an emphasis on transformational microsystems capabilities rather than incremental improvements. The goal is to push beyond the state of the art in materials, devices, circuits, and mathematically grounded approaches that could enable revolutionary capabilities for Department of Defense needs.
What is the primary technical mission reflected in this BAA?
The technical emphasis reflects MTO's mission of advancing microsystems in areas like materials, devices, circuits, and mathematically grounded approaches to deliver revolutionary capabilities supporting defense applications.
What application areas or defense outcomes are emphasized?
Proposed work should map to defense-relevant outcomes such as improved sensing and detection modalities, more resilient and efficient communications, improved small-scale energy generation/storage/management, novel actuation or control, and faster or more capable onboard/edge data processing for military platforms and users.
What research areas does MTO highlight under this BAA?
MTO highlights a broad range of microsystems-related areas, including electronics, photonics, MEMS, algorithms, and integrated or hybrid microsystems that combine multiple technologies.
What does DARPA mean by "transformational" work in this BAA?
The common thread is a step change rather than incremental progress. Proposed efforts should aim for transformational gains in performance, size/weight/power, functionality, robustness, manufacturability pathways, or operational utility.
What is DARPA's preferred project structure for submissions under this BAA?
DARPA expresses a strong preference for short, single-phase "Studies" as the primary style of effort under this BAA.
What is a "Study" under BAA 10-35?
Studies are short, single-phase efforts of roughly 12 months or less, with total costs under $1,000,000. They are intended to validate a key concept, prove feasibility, or generate data that can justify a larger follow-on program.
Are larger or longer efforts allowed, or only Studies?
Larger efforts are allowed. The BAA also permits "Multi Phase Efforts" for more ambitious work that extends beyond 12 months and/or exceeds $1,000,000.
What does DARPA expect in a Multi Phase Effort proposal?
DARPA expects multi-phase work to be organized into clear phases with distinct research thrusts. Proposals should include well-defined, quantitative technical metrics so progress can be measured objectively at each stage.
Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the provided notice information.
What funding instruments might DARPA use for awards under this BAA?
DARPA indicates it may use multiple award instruments depending on the nature of the work and the proposer, including grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, or other transaction-type procurement approaches, consistent with DARPA practices.
Are there minimum or maximum award sizes listed?
The synopsis does not specify an award floor or ceiling. This is described as typical for BAAs where the government seeks flexibility to fund projects of varying sizes and structures based on technical merit and relevance.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to clarifications in the full BAA text. In practical terms, this generally means industry, universities, nonprofits, and other organizations may apply if they can meet applicable government contracting, security, and compliance requirements.
How were abstracts and proposals accepted (rolling or fixed deadline)?
Abstracts and proposals were accepted on a rolling basis across the life of the BAA until the stated closing date. Submissions could be made at any time up to the deadline rather than only within a narrow submission window.
What was the submission deadline?
The final proposal closing date was revised to September 1, 2012, with submissions accepted until 4:00 PM local time on the closing date.
Were there amendments, and what did they change?
Yes. The posting documents several amendments that mainly adjust process details. Amendment 02 replaced the Proposal Summary Chart Template and revised award administration information in Section 6. Amendment 03 extended the closing date and made miscellaneous edits (highlighted in the conformed document). Amendment 04 updated the Point of Contact information. Amendment 05 made further administrative edits and revised the proposal closing date to September 1, 2012.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this solicitation?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DARPA BAA 10-35.
When was this opportunity posted, and when was it archived?
The notice states it was posted March 2, 2010. It lists an archive date of March 1, 2013.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is under the Department of Defense research umbrella and is identified as CFDA 12.910, Research and Technology Development.
Where are the official requirements and submission instructions located?
The notice indicates that definitive requirements, formats, and submission instructions are contained in the full attached BAA document and its conformed amendments, and it points applicants to the MTO solicitations page and the BAA coordination contact function.
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