Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Contracts Management Office (CMO), 3701 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203-1714

A -- MICROFLUIDIC MOLECULAR SYSTEMS AND DESIGN FOR MIXED TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION SOL BAA 97-39 DUE 110797 POC POC R. B. Ritts, DARPA/ETO, Fax (703) 696-2206 WEB: http://www.darpa.mil, http://www.darpa.mil. E-MAIL: BAA97-39@darpa.mil, BAA97-39@darpa.mil. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND DESCRIPTION: DARPA s Electronics Technology Office (DARPA/ETO) is soliciting innovative research proposals to develop VLSI-level microfluidic analysis and synthesis systems (MicroFlumes) and to develop the design tools for the implementation of mixed technology systems that include microfluidic, electrical, kinematic, optical, and electromagnetic domains (Composite CAD). Of particular interest in Area 1 (MicroFlumes) are technology developments and prototype demonstrations of systems that integrate multiple analysis & synthesis programs (or sequences of microfluidic processing steps) in one system and can be controlled to determine which program will be executed in any given scenario. Of particular but not sole interest in Area 2 (Composite CAD) are design support tools, models and methods that include, but are not limited to, fluid transport analysis, mixed energy domain simulation, component and protocol building blocks, circuit analysis tools, architectural and functional simulation, and failure models. Additional information on these technology areas is provided in the Areas of Interest section of the BAA 97-39 Proposer Information Pamphlet referenced below. PROGRAM SCOPE: DARPA is planning a $25 million investment associated with this BAA from FY98 through FY00. Multiple awards are anticipated. Collaborative efforts/teaming and cost sharing are encouraged. The POC for technical matters is Dr. Rose Ritts; FAX (703)-696-2206; e-mail: BAA97-39@darpa.mil. GENERAL INFORMATION: Proposers must obtain a pamphlet entitled BAA 97-39, MicroFluidic Molecular Systems and Design for Mixed Technology Integration, Proposer Information Pamphlet (PIP) which provides further information on areas of interest, the submission, evaluation, and funding processes, proposal abstract formats, proposal formats, and other general information. This pamphlet may be obtained from the World Wide Web (WWW) or by fax, electronic mail, or mail request to the administrative contact address given below. The PIP will be sent to requesters by US Mail or e-mail; the PIP is NOT available by fax. The PIP may be sent by express courier if the requester provides their account number -- DARPA will not pay to ship the package by express courier. The PIP is also available for downloading from the WWW at URL http://www.darpa.mil/ in the solicitations area. The Proposals not meeting the format described in the pamphlet may not be reviewed. In order to minimize unnecessary effort in proposal preparation and review, proposers are strongly encouraged to submit proposal abstracts in advance of full proposals. An original and seven (7) copies of the proposal abstract must be submitted to DARPA/ETO, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714 (ATTN.: BAA 97-39) on or before 4:00 PM EDT, Friday, September 19, 1997. Proposal abstracts received after this time and date may not be reviewed. Upon review, DARPA will provide written feedback on the likelihood of a full proposal being selected and the time and date for submission of a full proposal. Proposers not submitting proposal abstracts must submit an original and seven (7) copies of the full proposal to DARPA/ETO, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714 (ATTN.: BAA 97-39) on or before 4:00 PM EST, Friday, November 7, 1997, in order to be considered. This notice, in conjunction with the BAA 97-39 Proposer Information Pamphlet, constitutes the total BAA. No additional information is available, nor will a formal RFP or other solicitation regarding this announcement be issued. Requests for the same will be disregarded. The Government reserves the right to select for award all, some, or none of the proposals received. All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal which shall be considered by DARPA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals; however, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCU and MI participation due to the impracticality of reserving discrete or severable areas of research in microfluidic molecular systems and design for mixed technology integration. All administrative correspondence and questions on this solicitation, including requests for information on how to submit a proposal abstract or full proposal to this BAA, should be directed to one of the administrative addresses below; e-mail or fax is preferred. DARPA intends to use electronic mail and fax for correspondence regarding BAA 97-39. Proposals and proposal abstracts may not be submitted by fax or e-mail; any so sent will be disregarded. DARPA encourages use of the WWW for retrieving the Program Information Package and any other related information that may subsequently be provided. EVALUATION CRITERIA: Evaluation of proposal abstracts and full proposals will be accomplished through a technical review of each proposal using the following criteria, which are listed in descending order of relative importance: (l) overall scientific and technical merit, (2) potential contribution and relevance to DARPA mission, (3) plans and capability to accomplish technology transition, (4) offeror's capabilities and related experience, and (5) cost realism. Note: cost realism will only be significant in proposals which have significantly under or over-estimated the cost to complete their effort. The administrative addresses for this BAA are: Fax: (703) 351-8616 (Addressed to: DARPA/ETO, BAA 97-39), Electronic Mail: BAA97-39@darpa.mil Mail: DARPA/ETO, ATTN: BAA 97-39, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714. This announcement and the Proposer Information Pamphlet may be retrieved via the WWW at URL http://www.darpa.mil/ in the solicitations area. (0223)

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