HR001123S0041_Macaroni_FAQ_updated_2_6.30.2023.pdf

HR001123S0041

Macaroni

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Updated on 6/30/2023

Q1: Can you please advise if classified addendums are included in the page counts for the abstract and proposal? For example, for the 5 page abstract, is the unclassified abstract plus the classified addendum limited to 5 pages in total?

A1: The page counts included within the BAA are inclusive of both the unclassified abstract/proposal and the classified abstract/proposal addendums.

Q2: Will you consider a proposal focused on fundamental materials research? I think it is an important aspect for the transmitter. Or, will the program require that there be a team member who has collateral Secret clearance?

A2: As stated in the BAA (III.D.1 Ability to Support Classified Development, p. 14): Performers will require 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.

Q3: If a portion of the abstract/proposal is sent by U.S. mail, should it be postmarked by the due date, or should DARPA receive it by the due date?

A3: The proposal must RECEIVED by DARPA by the due date. Please see the submission dates and times stipulated within the BAA.

Q4: One of the metrics in TA2 is physically unrealizable given the other listed metrics, was there a typographical error?

A4: Yes, there was a copy/paste error which resulted in one of the metrics for TA1 being incorrectly listed in the TA2 table. An amendment to HR001123S0041 to revise the metrics listed within the classified addendum has been issued (Amendment 02 on 29 June 2023).

Also, please refer to Topic 3.2.b on page 14 of the SCG for the correct TA2 Phase 3 metrics.