MODIFICATION
A -- Defense Sciences Research and Technology
- Notice Date
- 7/16/2004
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 541990
— All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Contracts Management Office, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA, 22203-1714
- ZIP Code
- 22203-1714
- Solicitation Number
- BAA04-12
- Response Due
- 2/2/2005
- Archive Date
- 2/17/2005
- Point of Contact
- Brett Giroir, Deputy Director, DSO, Phone (571) 218-4224, Fax (571) 218-4553,
- E-Mail Address
-
bgiroir@darpa.mil
- Description
- SYNTHETIC MULTIFUNCTIONAL MATERIALS (SMFM), SOL BAA04-12, Addendum 7, DUE: 11/12/04. POC: Dr. Leo Christodoulou, DARPA/DSO, Ph: 703-696-2374, Email: baa04-12@darpa.mil; Website Submission: http://www.sainc.com/dso0412. PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is interested in receiving proposals for research, development and proof-of-concept demonstrations of multifunctional materials and structures to realize new, revolutionary or unique capabilities of military utility. The SMFM program seeks to advance materials capabilities by the integration of structural/mechanical attributes with other functionalities within a material system. It aims to offer transformational options for achieving reduced weight, higher levels or unique performance, more flexibility in design, reduction of complexity and greater reliability. The program intends to develop material systems that integrate structural/mechanical functions with one or more additional functions, e.g., power generation, self-repair/self-monitoring, sensing, actuation, communication, thermal management, ballistic and/or blast protection, signature management, catalytic/surface chemical activity, etc. The specific objectives of this program are 1) the development and demonstration of synthetic multifunctional material systems; 2) the establishment of rules and tools for their design and use; and 3) the fabrication of demonstration articles and testing that clearly illustrate their revolutionary impact to the Department of Defense (DoD). PROJECT REQUIREMENTS: All projects must identify a specific challenge problem that addresses the compelling DoD application and explicitly identify the multiple functions of the material or structure. All projects must generate SMFM materials that achieve synergistic, not parasitic, combinations of properties; must design and synthesize efficient multifunctional structures in engineering-compatible time-frames; and must develop broadly applicable approaches, rules and tools for the design and use of multifunctional materials. Approaches that extract and selectively exploit lessons from biology are encouraged. Dynamic or adaptive material systems are of particular interest. Integrated, multidisciplinary, collaborative efforts or teaming arrangements among industry, universities, federal laboratories, and users are also encouraged. Since the emphasis of the program is on the development of structural material systems that are themselves multifunctional, structures composed of discrete components that require extensive externally supplied electrical power or communication, or command and control support (i.e., complex arrangements of sensors, actuators and control systems) to exhibit useful multifunctionalities are not of interest. SUBMISSION OF WHITE PAPERS: We invite white papers in response to this announcement. Proposers are strongly encouraged (but are not required) to submit white papers in advance of full proposals. The white papers should clearly describe the ultimate goal and multifunctionality attributes of the proposed SMFM system and specific quantitative milestones to be accomplished in the first eighteen (18) months. The white papers should not exceed eight (8) pages in length, including the title page, all charts, figures and appendices. The white papers should include an executive summary and cover the following topics: 1) the need, novelty, advantages and potential impact of the selected challenge problem to DoD; 2) the essence of the multifunctional material or structure clearly identifying its multiple functions and the underlying (postulated) operative physical mechanisms; 3) the uniqueness of the idea and its advantages over the state of the art; 4) the overall technical approach, including key challenges and how they will be addressed; 5) specific and quantitative milestone(s) that need to be achieved in order to demonstrate progress in reaching the ultimate goals of the program; 6) the potential for producing the materials or structures (one-of-a-kind demonstrations that cannot be made into a practical structure will not be acceptable); 7) a list of participants and their contributions; and 8) a chart showing tasks and the quantitative milestones along with a cost estimation for resources required for the proposed timeline by government fiscal year and task. White papers sent in response to this addendum are due NO LATER THAN 1600 HOURS ET SEPTEMBER 13, 2004. Recommendations for full proposal submission will be made within approximately thirty (30) days of that date. DARPA reserves the right to request full proposals from any specific sections of any white paper submission and/or to encourage teaming between proposers and/or other entities. To facilitate the submission of white papers, a website http://www.sainc.com/dso0412/ has been set up. For more detailed instructions on submitting white papers, please refer to the instructions for BAA04-12 found at the website http://www.darpa.mil/baa/baa04-12P1.htm. FORMAT AND CONTENT OF FULL PROPOSALS: In addition to the eight (8) categories in the white paper, each proposal must also 1) include at least two specific and quantitative yearly objectives for each scientific/technical task in the proposal that clearly demonstrate the research is on track for meeting the ultimate program goal; 2) include clearly delineated intellectual property and material producibility arrangements; and 3) explicitly address tests, demonstrations, and other activities planned to facilitate qualification of the SMFM system and increase its readiness for transition into DoD platforms. Upon award, specific deliverables and appropriate level demonstrations of the science and/or technology elements may be required periodically. A final demonstration of a deliverable SMFM material system is required. Research programs should be no longer than 48 months and divided into at least two phases with specific and quantitative go/no go milestones at the end of Phase I. Phase I should not exceed eighteen (18) months. Given the breadth of the areas of interest, it is anticipated that only comprehensive and fully integrated team efforts addressing the entire challenge problem will be funded and, therefore, teaming arrangements are highly encouraged. The number of awards will be dependent on the suitability of proposals received and availability of funds. Proposers may be required to brief their proposal to the DARPA Source Selection Committee. Follow the general guidelines for full proposal format and content provided at http://www.darpa.mil/baa/baa04-12P2.htm. To receive consideration under this addendum, PROPOSALS ARE DUE AT DARPA NO LATER THAN 1600 ET NOVEMBER 12, 2004. Proposals received after that date will be considered under the open BAA only. A website http://www.sainc.com/dso0412/ has been established to facilitate the submission of full proposals electronically. This site will allow the filling in of contact information and the uploading of a full proposal created with the requirements listed in this addendum and in accordance with the original BAA04-12 published. Note: if the website is not used, please use the U.S. mail system at the address listed below or the BAA e-mail account. PROPOSAL EVALUATION: Evaluation of the proposals will be in accordance with BAA04-12. For complete details on writing a full proposal, please see original FEDBIZOPPS solicitation, BAA04-12, http://darpa.mil/dso/solicitations/solicit.htm. Address for Submission of Unclassified White Papers or Full Proposals: DARPA/DSO, ATTN: BAA04-12, Addendum 7, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714, E-Mail: baa04-12@darpa.mil GENERAL INFORMATION: In all correspondence, reference BAA04-12, Addendum 7. Technical Point of Contact: Leo Christodoulou, Defense Sciences Office, Phone: (703) 696-2374, Email: lchristodoulou@darpa.mil Original Point of Contact: Brett Giroir, Deputy Director, Defense Sciences Office, Phone: (571) 218-4224, Fax: (571) 218-4553, Email: bgiroir@darpa.mil
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