A -- Novel, Tunable, Highly Efficient Materials for Potential Application as On-Chip Waveguides or Chip-to-Chip Data Transport

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) plans to issue a purchase order to Ionic Systems, Inc. for research focused on developing novel, tunable, and highly efficient materials that could be used for on-chip waveguides or chip-to-chip data transport. The contract value is expected to be under $100,000, with the research to be conducted over a twelve-month period following the issuance of the purchase order. Ionic Systems, Inc. has been selected based on its specialized technical expertise and proven track record in conducting similar research in this area. This procurement is not a solicitation or request for proposals but rather a planned purchase order anticipated fifteen days after the public notice date. The work is associated with the Department of Defense's effort through DARPA and is intended to advance materials technology for data transport applications on or between chips. The project will be managed from DARPA’s office located in Arlington, Virginia.