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Microsystem Induced CAtalysis (MICA)

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HR001125S0007Federal

Submission Closed09/25/2025, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

Contract Number HR001125CE041, titled Microsystem Induced CAtalysis (MICA), is an award issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) under the Department of Defense. The program focuses on the research, modeling, simulation, and fabrication of microsystem-based control of catalytic molecules. Managed by the Microsystems Technology Office, the initiative aims to overcome current state-of-the-art limitations in catalysis through a phased approach that includes specific technical tasks, deliverables, and performance metrics. The place of performance is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The contract is structured around a milestone-based payment system where funding is tied to the successful completion of measurable events and exit criteria. Administrative requirements for the award included a rigorous proposal process involving technical abstracts, detailed cost proposals using standardized DARPA spreadsheets, and various federal certifications regarding debarment, nondiscrimination, and telecommunications equipment. The program's execution is guided by a Task Description Document and a detailed schedule of milestones and payments across multiple contract line item numbers.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

Contract Value

$5,346,882

NAICS

541713 - Research and Development in Nanotechnology

Place of Performance

Cambridge, MA, 02138, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

SRI INTERNATIONAL

Award Issued Date

08/28/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

HR001125S0007 Amendment 01 - MICA BAA

18 pages · amendment

High

HR001125S0007 DARPA Standard Cost Proposal Spreadsheet

55 pages · sow

High

HR001125S0007 MICA Abstract Instructions and Template

4 pages · presolicitation

High

HR001125S0007 MICA Attachment I - Schedule of Milestones and Payments

2 pages · sow

High

HR001125S0007 MICA Cost Proposal Instructions and Volume II Template

6 pages · sow

High

HR001125S0007 MICA Proposal Instructions and Volume I Template

9 pages · proposal-instructions

High

HR001125S0007 MICA Questions and Answers Document

3 pages · q-and-a

High

HR001125S0007 - Microsystems Induced CAtalysis (MICA) BAA

17 pages · other

High

HR001125S0007 Microsystems Induced Catalysis (MICA) Q&A Document 3/4/2025

5 pages · q-and-a

High

MICA Proposers Day Program Overview

55 pages · special-notice

High

MICA Task Description Document (TDD) Template

2 pages · sow

High

HR001125S0007 MICA Abstract Summary Slide Template

1 page · other

Low

HR001125S0007 MICA Proposal Summary Slide Template

1 page · other

Low

HR001125S0007 Other Transaction Certifications

5 pages · certifications

Low

MICA_Consolidated_Lightning_Round_Slides.pptx

MICA_Informational_Attachments.zip

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PostedJan 21

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Deadline changedApr 1

Response deadline time changed from 12:00 PM UTC to 5:00 PM UTC on Mar 20, 2025.

AwardedAug 28

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

09/25/2025, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

Contacts1 person available

OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

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BAA Coordinator

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Full Description

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals for the research and development of advanced concepts for modeling/simulation and fabrication of microsystem-based control of catalytic molecules. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, and systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.