Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA

Background
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is seeking innovative proposals that explore revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems specifically for national security applications.

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) invites research ideas that are not currently being addressed by ongoing DSO programs or other published solicitations, emphasizing the need for groundbreaking research rather than incremental improvements.

Work Details
Proposals should focus on the following thrust areas:
1. **Technology Transition**: Ensure proposed costs and schedules are realistic and reflect a thorough understanding of the necessary resources to achieve program metrics.
2. **Sensing & Measurement**: Explore quantum sensing and metrology, including novel light sources.
3. **Computation & Processing**: Investigate quantum computing, cryptography, and complex system modeling.
4. **Enabling Operations**: Develop technologies for space-based operations and tactically remote environments.
5. **Collective Intelligence**: Examine complex sociotechnical systems and adaptable AI.
6. **Emerging Threats**: Address national security concerns related to resource availability, environmental issues, and digital societies.

Proposals will be evaluated based on scientific merit, relevance to DARPA's mission, and cost realism.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed over a period extending until September 26, 2025.