BAA05-05 - neXt Generation (XG) Communications Phase III

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	Federal Grant Title:	BAA05-05 - neXt Generation (XG) Communications Phase III
	CFDA Number:	Information not provided
	CFDA Description:	Information not provided
	Federal Agency Name:	Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
	Category of Funding Activity:	Science and Technology
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	BAA05-05
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement Grant Other Procurement Contract
	Posted Date:	Oct 27, 2004
	Creation Date:	Oct 27, 2004
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Oct 26, 2006 NOTE: DUE DATE FOR FIRST SELECTIONS FUNDING CONSIDERATION IS 13 DEC 2004, 12:00PM ARLINGTON, VA LOCAL TIME.
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
	Archive Date:	Nov 25, 2006
	Expected Number of Awards:	2
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$17,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$17,000,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Information on Eligibility: NOTE: THIS EFFORT IS A FOLLOW-ON TO PREVIOUS WORK CONDUCTED UNDER PROGRAM RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCEMENT (PRDA) 02-01-IFKPA. SEE SECTION 1.1 OF THE PROPOSERS INFORMATION PAMPHLET (PIP) FOR WEBSITE INFORMATION. AT A MINIMUM, QUALIFIED SOURCES MUST PROPOSE DESIGNS THAT MEET THE XG PROGRAM PHASE 2 GO/NO GO CRITERIA.
Grant Description: BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) 05-05 DARPA neXt Generation (XG) Communications Phase III; CLOSING DATE: 26 OCT 05; FULL PROPOSALS FOR FIRST SELECTIONS: 12:00 Local Time, Arlington, VA; 13 December 2004. POC: Preston Marshall, DARPA/ATO; Email: BAA05-05@darpa.mil; Web: http://www.darpa.mil/ato/solicit/xg/index.htm PROGRAM OBJECTIVES AND DESCRIPTION: The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency?s (DARPA) Advanced Technology Office (ATO) is soliciting proposals under this BAA for the development and demonstration of prototype spectrum agile radios. These radios are to dynamically adapt to changing spectrum environments within the limits of usage policies with an objective to access 10 times more spectrum without causing harmful interference to non-cooperative radios. This BAA shall remain open for one (1) year from the date of publication on www.fedbizopps.gov and www.fedgrants.gov. Although the Government may select proposals for award at any time during this period, it is anticipated that the majority of funding for this program will be committed during the initial selections. Proposers may submit a full proposal in accordance with the instruction provided in the Proposer Information Pamphlet (PIP) at any time up to the proposal due date. In order to be considered during the initial round of funding, full proposals must be submitted to DARPA, 3701 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203-1714 (Attn.: BAA 05-05) on or before 12:00 Local Time, Arlington, VA on 13 December 2004. All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals. However, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCU and MI participation due to the impracticality of reserving discrete or severable areas of this research for exclusive competition among these entities. This BAA affords proposers the choice of submitting proposals for the award of a Grant, Cooperative Agreement, Contract, Technology Investment Agreement, Other Transaction for Prototype Agreement, or such other appropriate award instrument. The type of procurement or assistance vehicle awarded will be determined by the government. EVALUATION CRITERIA: The criteria to be used to evaluate and select proposals for this project are, in order of importance: (a) XG Prototype; (b) XG Prototype Demonstration Program; (c) Management Approach; and (d) Potential Contribution and Relevance to the DARPA Mission; and (e) Cost Realism. Each proposal will be evaluated on the merit and relevance of the specific proposal as it relates to the program rather than against other proposals for research in the same general area, since no common work statement exists. The Government reserves the right to select for award all, some, or none of the proposals received in response to this BAA, and awards may be made without discussions. DARPA may choose to select for negotiation all of a given proposal, or selected portions thereof. ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE: Proposers choosing to respond to this BAA must read the associated PIP available at www.fedbizopps.gov and www.fedgrants.gov, which provides specific information about this BAA, including instructions on how to respond.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Cicala, Anthony, Contracting Officer, Phone 571 218-4639, Fax 703 248-1927, Email acicala@darpa.mil acicala@darpa.mil Cicala, Anthony