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Fast Event-based Neuromorphic Camera and Electronics (FENCE)   4

ID: HR001121S0001 • Type: Presolicitation
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Description

Posted: Dec. 22, 2020, 3:11 p.m. EST
Amendment 04: The purpose of this amendment is to re-open the FENCE BAA and extend the final deadline for proposal submission to January 15, 2021. An updated FENCE FAQ dated December 22, 2020 is available at https://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/opportunities
Amendment 03: The purpose of this amendment is to provide proposers with the total available funding for the FENCE program.
Original Synopsys Below:
DARPA MTO is soliciting research and development proposals for the Fast Event-based Neuromorphic Camera and Electronics (FENCE) program to develop and demonstrate a low latency, low power, event-based camera and a new class of signal processing and learning algorithms that use combined spatial and temporal (spatio-temporal) information to enable intelligent sensors for tactical DoD applications. Because of the nature of the work, proposers will require personnel with collateral SECRET clearances and access to both an accredited facility and secure communications in order to support classified development OR proposers must team with an organization that has personnel with collateral SECRET clearances and access to both an accredited facility and secure communications in order to support classified development.
Posted: Nov. 16, 2020, 1:31 p.m. EST
Posted: Oct. 26, 2020, 3:21 p.m. EDT
Posted: Oct. 5, 2020, 1:11 p.m. EDT
Posted: Oct. 2, 2020, 1:01 p.m. EDT
Background
DARPA MTO is soliciting research and development proposals for the Fast Event-based Neuromorphic Camera and Electronics (FENCE) program to develop and demonstrate a low latency, low power, event-based camera and a new class of signal processing and learning algorithms that use combined spatial and temporal (spatio-temporal) information to enable intelligent sensors for tactical DoD applications. Proposers will require personnel with collateral SECRET clearances and access to both an accredited facility and secure communications in order to support classified development.

Work Details
The SOW includes program goals, metrics, milestones, and deliverables, task structure consistency, phase transition information, target start date, meetings and travel requirements, regular monthly teleconference meetings for progress reporting, site visits by the DARPA Program Manager, budgeting for attending technical conferences, quarterly technical reports, monthly financial reports, phase completion reports. It also includes preliminary design review (PDR) and critical design review (CDR) meetings with complete reports prior to tapeout of both ROIC and Processor. The SOW also includes specific deliverables for each phase of the program.

Period of Performance
The target start date is May 2021 for planning and budgeting purposes. Proposals should budget for a 48-month period of performance with six two-day meetings in Washington D.C. area and San Francisco area. Regular monthly teleconference meetings will be scheduled for progress reporting.

Place of Performance
The geographic locations for the contract performance include Washington D.C. area and San Francisco area.

Overview

Agency
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) [DoD]
Response Deadline
Jan. 15, 2021, 4:00 p.m. EST (original: Dec. 16, 2020, 4:00 p.m. EST) Past Due
Posted
Oct. 2, 2020, 1:01 p.m. EDT (updated: Dec. 22, 2020, 3:11 p.m. EST)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
A - Research And Development
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
Est. Level of Competition
High
Odds of Award
46%
On 10/2/20 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued Presolicitation HR001121S0001 for Fast Event-based Neuromorphic Camera and Electronics (FENCE) due 1/15/21. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541715 and PSC A.
Primary Contact
Name
BAA Coordinator   Profile
Email
hr001121s0001@darpa.mil
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) > DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
FPDS Organization Code
97AE-HR0011
Source Organization Code
500035490
Last Updated
July 15, 2021
Last Updated By
darpa.fbo.gov@darpa.mil
Archive Date
July 15, 2021