MODIFICATION
A -- Defense Sciences Research and Technology
- Notice Date
- 4/5/2005
- Notice Type
- Modification
- NAICS
- 541710
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
- 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
- BAA05-19
- Response Due
- 2/7/2006
- Archive Date
- 2/8/2006
- Point of Contact
- Brett Giroir, Deputy Director, DSO, Phone (571) 218-4224, Fax (571) 218-4553,
- E-Mail Address
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bgiroir@darpa.mil
- Description
- Description NEUROTECHNOLOGY FOR INTELLIGENCE ANALYSTS (NIA), SOL BAA05-19, Addendum 1, DUE: 4/15/04. POC: Dr. Amy Kruse, DARPA/DSO, Ph: 571-218-4338, Email: baa05-19@darpa.mil; Website Submission: http://www.sainc.com/dso0519. PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES: The Defense Research Advanced Projects Agency (DARPA) is interested in receiving innovative proposals to conduct research and development on neuroscience-based tools to aid intelligence analysts. The vision for the Neurotechnology for Intelligence Analysts (NIA) program is to revolutionize the way that analysts handle intelligence imagery, increasing both the throughput of imagery to the analyst and accuracy of their assessments. Analysts are currently faced with an enormous volume of imagery, only a fraction of which can be processed or reviewed in a timely operational manner. Unfortunately, computer-based target detection efforts have failed to yield the speed, flexibility and accuracy of the human visual system. We hypothesize that the human visual system is still the best target detection apparatus currently in use and with the addition of neuroscience-based measurement capabilities it can surpass the throughput of the unaided human several-fold. Using electroencephalograpy (EEG), Thorpe et al (Nature, 1996) have described a fast signal in the brain associated with the early detection of targets within static imagery using a Rapid Sequential Visual Presentation (RSVP) paradigm. This phenomenon suggests that it may be possible to extract target detection signals for complex imagery in real-time using non-invasive neurophysiological assessment tools to indicate the presence of targets significantly faster than waiting for overt indications. In order to transform this phenomenon into a capability for defense applications, DARPA is pursuing a 12 month Phase 1 effort to achieve the following technical goals: 1) Discover and characterize the neural signatures for target detection events in the human brain. Imagery of interest: a) Static imagery b) Large/Broad Area imagery c) Video imagery Phase 1 will concentrate on static imagery; however, proposals should consider the technical challenges necessary to uncover related signatures in broad area and video imagery. Proposers may utilize any type of neurophysiological sensors (COTS or novel); however only fast signals, on the order of milliseconds, are of interest for this effort. 2) Measure neural signatures in real-time for the on-line classification of target detection signals in the brain. Proposers may utilize signal processing techniques already described, or suggest the development of novel processing algorithms; however, only single-trial (ie non-trial-averaged) methods are of interest. 3) Demonstrate the measurement and classification of neural signals for target detection in real-time. The Phase 1 goal demonstration is an image “triage” system in which subjects are rapidly shown static imagery, signals are classified in real time and the corresponding imagery shown is then sorted – based on the classification of the neural signatures – into sets of images that contain targets/regions of interest versus those that contain none. At the end of the 12 month Phase 1 effort a demonstration, as described, is expected. Phase 1 efforts will be evaluated on the technical goals as stated in 1)-3), and on performance goals including 1) the ability to increase the number of images shown to analysts over a constrained period of time (throughput) 2) the accuracy with which the triage systems are able to correctly categorize imagery based on the neural signatures (false positives and false negatives) as compared to a non-neurally-based triage baseline condition. Based on the success of Phase 1, there is the potential for an 18 month Phase 2 effort to mature successful demonstrations into prototype systems for transition to operational use. Proposers are invited, although not require) a list of participants and their contributions; and, 8) a chart showing Phase I and II tasks with quantitative milestones. The cost proposal for resources required must be broken out by government fiscal year and task according to the general guidelines provided above. In addition to the eight (8) categories described above, each proposal must: 1) include at least two specific and quantitative yearly objectives for each scientific/technical task that clearly demonstrate that the research is on track for meeting the ultimate program goal; 2) include clearly delineated intellectual property rights and material producability arrangements; and 3) explicitly address tests, demonstrations, and other activities planned to facilitate qualification of the device or 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 device or material system is required. 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. To receive consideration under this addendum, PROPOSALS ARE DUE AT DARPA NO LATER THAN 1600 HOURS ET May 26, 2005. Proposals received after that date will be considered under the open BAA only. A website http://www.sainc.com/dso0519/ 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 BAA05-19 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 BAA05-19. For complete details on writing a full proposal, please see original FEDBIZOPPS solicitation, BAA05-19, http://www.darpa.mil/dso/solicitations/solicit.htm. Address for Submission of Unclassified Full Proposals: DARPA/DSO, ATTN: BAA05-19, Addendum 6 3701 North Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22203-1714 E-Mail: baa05-19@darpa.mil General Information In all correspondence, reference BAA05-19, Addendum 6. Technical Points of Contact Terry Weisshaar, DARPA/DSO; Phone: (571)218-4620; Email: tweisshaar@darpa.mil Leo Christodoulou, DARPA/DSO; Phone: (703) 696-2374; Email: lchristodoulou@darpa.mil NOTE: THIS NOTICE MAY HAVE POSTED ON WWW.FEDBIZOPPS.GOV ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (05-APR-2005). 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