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Vanishing Programmable Resources (VAPR)

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DARPA-BAA-13-23Federal

Submission Closed01/31/2014, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Vanishing Programmable Resources (VAPR) program, issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Microsystems Technology Office under solicitation DARPA-BAA-13-23, seeks to develop transient electronics capable of physically disappearing in a controlled, triggerable manner. This initiative aims to prevent unauthorized access to technology and reduce environmental accumulation. With an estimated total funding range of 20 million to 25 million dollars, the program focuses on three technical areas to establish the necessary materials, components, and manufacturing capabilities for this new class of electronics. As part of this effort, PARC proposes the development of Disintegration Upon Stress-release Trigger (DUST) technology. This approach utilizes stress-engineered substrates and silicon proxy circuits that crumble into microscopic, sand-like particles within a fraction of a second upon the application of a short electrical trigger. The resulting particles are designed to be invisible to the naked eye from a reasonable distance and blend into various operational environments. The procurement process involves rigorous evaluation criteria, including detailed cost volume requirements and preaward accounting system surveys to ensure contractor compliance and financial accountability.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

Contract Value

$2,595,682

NAICS

541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

SRI INTERNATIONAL

Award Issued Date

12/23/2013, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

DARPA-BAA-13-23 Attachment 1: Proposer Checklist

supporting-documents

High

DARPA BAA 13-23: Vanishing Programmable Resources (VAPR)

rfp

High

DARPA BAA 13-23: Vanishing Programmable Resources (VAPR) Amendment 01

rfp

High

VAPR BAA-13-23 Proposal Slide Template

4 pages · specifications

High

SF 1408 - Preaward Survey of Prospective Contractor Accounting System

other

Low

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedFeb 13

Presolicitation

Notice updatedApr 22

Response deadline changed from May 14, 2013 to May 23, 2013. The notice description changed.

AwardedDec 23

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

01/31/2014, 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

Contacts

Jimmy K. HupalarContracting Officer

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

The goal of the Vanishing Programmable Resources (VAPR) BAA is to develop and establish a basis set of materials, components, integration, and manufacturing capabilities to undergird this new class of electronics. PARC will integrate their experience with stress-engineered materials, silicon processing, and microchip handling and deposition to create a transience technology called Disintegration Upon Stress-release Trigger, or DUST. PARC proposes to develop stress-engineered substrates with integrated triggers and silicon proxy, or "dummy" circuits that, upon application of a short electrical trigger, will crumble into small, sand-like particles in a fraction of a second. The particle size is such that the individual pieces will be invisible to the naked eye at a reasonable distance and will blend into the surrounding environment under a variety of CONOPS. The transience behavior is enabled as the intense internal stress of the substrate is released, and is the core element of this technology.