Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Contract Management Directorate (CMD), 3701 N. Fairfax Dr., Arlington, VA 22203-1714

A -- INHERENT INFORMATION SURVIVABILITY SOL BAA 99-10 DUE 011499 POC Dr. Gary M. Koob, DARPA/ITO, FAX: (703)522-7161 WEB: http://www.ito.darpa.mil, http://www.ito.darpa.mil. E-MAIL: baa99-10@darpa.mil, baa99-10@darpa.mil. The goals of the Inherent Survivability program are to: (1) develop technologies that support rapid recognition of large-scale attacks and (2) develop systems that exhibit inherent survivability properties, i.e., the ability to continue operation in the face of attacks that are partially successful. Specific objectives are to: (a) recognize national-scale attacks and distinguish them from events of only local significance; (b) limit the impact of an attack by ensuring the integrity of data and programs; and (c) impede denial-of-service attacks by limiting the resource consumption that can be attained by the attacker.In support of the Inherent Survivability program, proposals to conduct research in the following technical topic areas are solicited: Strategic Intrusion Assessment Data Integrity Mobile Code Process IntegrityTolerant Software Network Resource Integrity Artificial Diversity Highly Decentralized Systems Market-based Resource Allocation (Feasibility Demonstrations) Other innovative research in support of Inherent Information Survivability In all cases, proposed techniques should be based on clear models of attacks to be protected against; clearly separate policy from mechanism; and incur minimal performance degradation. The Inherent Survivability program is closely coordinated with DARPA/ISO's Information Assurance (IA) program, which is integrating security and survivability technologies into a comprehensive security architecture for the Global Command and Control System Leading Edge Services (GCCS-LES). The IA program and the commercial marketplace are the principal transition targets for Inherent Survivability. (Please see DARPA BAA 98-34 for more information on current IA interests.) In addition, products emerging from the Network Resource Integrity and Highly Decentralized Systems technical topic areas will be targeted for demonstration in testbeds being deployed under the Next Generation Internet (NGI) program. PROGRAM SCOPE: Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches and techniques that lead to or enable revolutionary advances in the state-of-the-art. Proposals are not limited to the specific strategies listed above and alternative visions will be considered. However, proposals should be for research that substantially contributes towards the goals stated. Research should result in prototype hardware and/or software demonstrating integrated concepts and approaches. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvement to the existing state of practice or focuses on a specific system or solution. Integrated solution sets embodying significant technological advances are strongly encouraged over narrowly defined research endeavors. Proposals may involve other research groups or industrial cooperation and cost sharing. GENERAL INFORMATION: In order to minimize unnecessary effort in proposal preparation and review, proposers are strongly encouraged to submit brief proposal abstracts in advance of full proposals. An original and seven (7) copies of theproposal abstract must be submitted to DARPA/ITO, ATTN: BAA 99-10, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714, in time to reach DARPA by 4:00 PM (ET), Monday, December 7, 1998, to guarantee review. Upon review, DARPA will make a recommendation to offerors either encouraging or discouraging submission of full proposals. Proposers must submit an original and seven (7) copies of full proposals in time to reach DARPA by 4:00 PM (ET), Thursday, January 14, 1999, in order to be considered. Proposers must obtain a pamphlet, BAA 99-10 Proposer Information, which provides further information on the areas of interest, submission, evaluation, funding processes, proposal abstracts, and full proposal formats. This pamphlet may be obtained by fax, electronic mail, or mail request to the administrative contact address given below, as well as at URL address http://www.ito.darpa.mil/Solicitations.html. Proposals not meeting the format described in the pamphlet may not be reviewed. This Commerce Business Daily notice,in conjunction with the pamphlet BAA 99-10 Proposer Information, constitutes the total BAA. No additional information is available, nor will a formal RFP or other solicitation regarding this announcement be issued. Requests for 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 that shall be considered by DARPA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Minority Institutions (MI) 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 this research for exclusive competition among these entities. Evaluation of proposals will be accomplished through a scientific review of each proposal using the following criteria, which are listed in descending order of relative importance: (1) overall scientific and technical merit, (2) potential contribution and relevance to DARPA mission, (3) offeror's capabilities and related experience, (4) plans and capability to accomplish technology transition, and (5) cost realism. All administrative correspondence and questions on this solicitation, including requests for information on how to submit a proposal abstract or proposal to this BAA, must be directed to one of the administrative addresses below by 4:00 PM (ET), Thursday, January 7, 1999; e-mail or fax is preferred. DARPA intends to use electronic mail and fax for some of the correspondence regarding BAA 99-10. Proposals and proposal abstracts may not be submitted by fax; any so sent will be disregarded. The administrative addresses for this BAA are: Fax: 703-522-7161 Addressed to: DARPA/ITO, BAA 99-10 Electronic Mail: baa99-10@darpa.mil Electronic File Retrieval: http://www.ito.darpa.mil/Solicitations.html Mail: DARPA/ITO ATTN: BAA 99-10 3701 North Fairfax Drive Arlington, VA 22203-1714 Posted 11/02/98 (W-SN267272). (0306)

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