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

A -- CRYSTAL GROWTH SOL BAA97-40 DUE 111497 POC Dr. William Coblenz, DARPA/DSO, fax (703) 696-3999 Crystal Growth SOL BAA97-40 DUE 111497 POC Dr. William S. Coblenz, DARPA/DSO, FAX (703) 696-3999. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is interested in enabling technologies for the integration of data processing, sensing and communications. Enabling capabilities will facilitate the fabrication of devices with a variety of device quality single crystal films chosen for their electronic, optical, and microwave properties. Currently, the choice of growth substrates for any one material is limited by chemical compatibility and lattice parameter match. The goals of this program are to develop generalized methods which will enable the vertical and horizontal integration of device quality thin films. Key to addressing this goal will be generalized solutions to the substrate problem'. The methods to be proposed should be flexible in respect to material lattice spacing and crystal orientation and be scaleable to wafer size areas. Examples of technical approaches which may be considered (but not limited to for this solicitation) are: projection of two dimensional electromagnetic templates (x-ray standing waves or electron interference patterns) during crystal growth using selective photodesorption/adsorption of adatoms and/or force interactions; electric field structured self-assembled monolayers for templated growth; thin film lift-off techniques; or replica techniques to template crystal growth via graphoepitaxy on amorphous substrates. The techniques to be pursued should be benchmarked against more mature techniques such as bump bonding', integration of separate chips in multichip modules, and wafer fusion' which are not of interest for this solicitation. The total program is planned to be 36 months in duration with $8 M of funding. Multiple awards are expected from this solicitation. Each proposal must have a phase I proof of concept phase not to exceed 24 months in duration. The balance of the program (phase II) is to be proposed as an option with funding contingent upon success being demonstrated in the phase I proof of concept. Phase II of the program will demonstrate the fabrication of defense relevant vertically and horizontally integrated devices with data processing, sensing and communication capabilities. TEAMING: In order to ensure that all technically relevant aspects of this program will be addressed, teaming of industry, national laboratories, and/or academic institutions with complementary areas of expertise is encouraged. For example, a team to explore templated crystal growth using x-ray standing waves might include expertise in atomistic modeling, x-ray optics, and molecular beam epitaxy. To facilitate teaming, optional expressions of interest in the form of a one page letter with NON-PROPRIETARY information on: 1) the area of technical interest to be developed; 2) business and technical points of contact (including phone, fax and email); and 3) a short summary of the organization's relevant technical experience should be sent by mail or fax to: Dr. William S. Coblenz, DARPA/DSO, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714; fax (703) 696-3999 by 4:00 PM ET Friday, 12 September 1997. A packet consisting of all expressions of interest will be sent to all respondents by Friday, 19 September 1997. PROPOSALS: Evaluation of proposals will be accomplished using a technical review process whereby each proposal will be scored using the following criteria, which are listed in descending order of relative importance: (1) demonstrated technical and scientific merit of the proposed program, (2) impact of the successful development on the potential performance of DoD systems, (3) offeror's capabilities and recent related experience, including personnel, facilities, equipment, and data to perform the work, and (4) realism of cost. 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. Proposals identified for funding may result in a contract, grant, cooperative agreement, or other transaction depending upon the nature of the work proposed, the required degree of interaction between parties, and other factors. The offeror must submit a separate list of all technical data or computer software that will be furnished to the Government with other than unlimited rights (see DFARS Part 227). PROPOSAL FORMAT -- Ten single sided hard copies, each 8.5 by 11 inches, must be submitted. They should have 1.25-inch margins, and a font size not smaller than 12 pitch. The address and point of contact for the response should be clearly and prominently identified in the proposal. Non-conforming proposals may be rejected without review. Proposals shall consist of two volumes; Technical and Cost. The first page of both the Technical and Cost volumes should clearly indicate the title, the prime and subcontractors or partnership members proposed, the principal investigator name, phone number, fax number, email address, period of performance, and first year and total cost of the effort. The Technical Volume shall include an Executive Summary, a Program Description, a Program Plan, a Statement of Work, a Milestone Chart, a Facilities and Equipment description, a description of Relevant Prior Work, a Management Plan, and Resumes of Key Individuals. The page count of this volume shall be limited to a maximum of 40 pages, which includes all figures, references, tables, charts, and appendices. The Cost volume shall contain a summary cost breakdown and a detailed cost breakdown. The summary breakdown should be shown to the level of major tasks and should indicate manpower levels of effort, equipment and supplies, travel, and miscellaneous expenses for the tasks of the entire program, broken out by performer and time. The statement of work, cost breakdown, and milestones shall be identified for both the phase I proof of concept and the phase II demonstration option. The summary shall be no longer than 6 pages, but the detailed cost breakdown is not limited in page count. Bidders should submit proposals to: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Defense Sciences Office, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714, REF: BAA97-40. All proposals are due by 4:00 PM ET, November 14, 1997. Within approximately seven (7) business days of receipt, DARPA will acknowledge receipt of the submission and assign a control number that should be used in all further correspondence regarding the proposal. This CBD notice itself constitutes the Broad Agency Announcement as contemplated by FAR 6.102(d)(2). No portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCU and MI participation due to the impracticability of reserving discrete or severable tasks relating to the goals of this program, however HBCUs and MIs are encouraged to apply. In cases where evaluation of proposals is substantially equal, preference for award will be given to those proposals which include HBCU's and MI's as participants over those which do not include HBCU's and MI's. No additional information will be made available, nor will a formal RFP or other solicitation regarding this announcement be issued. Awards made under this BAA are subject to the provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.5, Organizational Conflict of Interest. All offerors and proposed subcontractors must state in writing, at the time of proposal submission, whether they are supporting any DARPA technical office(s) through an active contract or subcontract. All affirmations must state which office(s) the offeror supports, and identify the prime contract number. All facts relevant to the existence or potential existence of organizational conflicts of interest, as that term is defined in FAR 9.501, must be disclosed. This disclosure shall include a description of the action the Contractor has taken, or proposes to take, to avoid, neutralize or mitigate such conflict. Technical POC for this BAA is Dr. William S. Coblenz . Technical dialog is encouraged and questions concerning BAA97-40 may be addressed in writing (FAX or E-Mail) to the technical POC prior to 4:00 PM ET September 19, 1997. All questions concerning BAA97-40 should be submitted in writing to the technical POC at the address above or transmitted by FAX: (703) 696-3999 or by e-mail at: wcoblenz@darpa.mil. (0225)

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