MODIFICATION
A -- Micro-Sensors For Imaging (MISI)
- Notice Date
- 11/9/2006
- 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, UNITED STATES
- ZIP Code
- 22203-1714
- Solicitation Number
- BAA06-46
- Response Due
- 1/12/2007
- Point of Contact
- Raymond Balcerak, Program Manager, MTO, Phone (xxx) xxx-xxxx, Fax (703) 696-2206,
- E-Mail Address
-
rbalcerak@darpa.mil
- Description
- Micro-Sensors for Imaging (MISI). SOL BAA 06-46, DUE 120606 POC Mr. Ray Balcerak, DARPA/MTO, FAX (703) 696-2206 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND DESCRIPTION The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting research proposals in the area of Micro-Sensors for Imaging. The objective of this effort is to develop technologies for extremely light weight micro-cameras sensitive in the visible to short wave and in longer wave infrared; and to demonstrate such camera systems in micro-vehicles and head mounted applications. The proposed research should investigate and exploit innovative approaches that will enable revolutionary advances in science, materials, detectors, focal plane arrays, micro-packaging, optics, electronics and signal processing leading to extremely light weight cameras. Specifically excluded is research, which primarily results in evolutionary improvement to the existing state of practice The primary goal of this program is to establish the micro-systems technology for extremely light weight, low power cameras with the performance necessary for medium to short range applications. The components comprising the light weight camera include the optics, packaged detector, electronics and camera housing. Innovations in optical and detecting materials; sensor design and fabrication, signal processing, and micro-packaging are necessary to achieve goals for extremely light weight. PROGRAM SCOPE This program addresses development of sensor technology critical to micro-vehicle and head-mounted system applications, integration of sensor technology into a package consistent with the application, and demonstration of system prototypes. Micro-air and micro-ground platforms and helmet mounted applications require: sensor operation at room temperature or with extremely low power cooling and temperature stabilization, sensor micro-package with operational lifetime consistent with military operations, and optics and electronics consistent with the platform. The first phase of the program shall demonstrate the feasibility of integrating an imaging array into a micro-package of the size and weight necessary for the application and with performance compatible with system goals. This will include demonstration of the key attributes of the proposed approach, and paths to evaluate the risk. The measured data shall be supported by models and calculations predicting performance. Options may be exercised to continue the program after this initial demonstration. The second phase will consist of an integrated system feasibility demonstration for the proposed application. GENERAL INFORMATION Proposers must obtain a pamphlet entitled BAA 06-46, Micro-Sensors for Imaging Proposer Information Pamphlet which provides further information on Micro-Sensors for Imaging, the submission, evaluation, and funding processes, proposal abstract formats, proposal formats, and other general information. This pamphlet may be obtained from the FedBizOpps website: http://www.fedbizopps.gov/, Grants.gov website: www.grants.gov, DARPA website: http://www.darpa.mil/ (go to "solicitations", "MTO"), or by fax, electronic mail, or mail request to the administrative contact address given below. 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 four (4) copies of the proposal abstract and two electronic copies (i.e., two separate disks) of the abstract (in MS-Word readable (preferred), PDF, HTML, or ASCII format each on a single 3.5 inch High Density MS-DOS formatted 1.44 Megabyte (MB) diskette, a single 100 MB Iomega Zip disk, or a CD-ROM) should be submitted. Each disk must be clearly labeled with BAA 06-46, proposer organization, proposal title (short title recommended) and Copy __ of 2. The proposal NOTE: THIS NOTICE MAY HAVE POSTED ON FEDBIZOPPS ON THE DATE INDICATED IN THE NOTICE ITSELF (09-NOV-2006). IT ACTUALLY APPEARED OR REAPPEARED ON THE FEDBIZOPPS SYSTEM ON 05-APR-2007, BUT REAPPEARED IN THE FTP FEED FOR THIS POSTING DATE. PLEASE CONTACT fbo.support@gsa.gov REGARDING THIS ISSUE.
- Web Link
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Link to FedBizOpps document.
(http://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA06-46/listing.html)
- Record
- SN01267792-F 20070407/070405224009 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
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