MTO_Office-Wide_BAA_HR001122S0028_FAQ_20250211.pdf
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This is a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document dated February 11, 2025, for the Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Office-wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) HR001122S0028 from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA).
The FAQ addresses four key questions regarding proposal submissions and eligibility. It clarifies that the Cost Proposal Spreadsheet is recommended but not required for grants and cooperative agreements submitted through grants.gov. For innovation fit discussions, proposers are directed to contact relevant Program Managers through the MTO staff page. Abstract submission instructions are referenced in Attachment A of the BAA. Regarding FFRDC eligibility, while not prohibited, FFRDCs must contact the Agency POC before the Abstract due date and meet specific conditions, including demonstrating the work is not available from the private sector and providing an official letter establishing their eligibility to compete with industry.
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HR001122S0028: Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) Office-wide Frequently Answers and Questions (FAQ)
Updated on February 11, 2025
Q1: Is the Cost Proposal Spreadsheet required for grants and cooperative agreements that will be submitted through grants.gov for FOA #HR001124S0028?
A1: It is recommended, but not required. Proposers may use the budget form(s) that are provided through Grants.gov.
Q2: We would appreciate the opportunity to discuss our innovations’ fit. Could we schedule a call to explore this further?
A2: To determine the best fit for your work, we recommend looking at MTO's staff page and identifying which Program Manager's (1 or multiple) work most closely aligns to your interests.
On these bios, you will find an email link which allows you to contact that/those Program Manager(s) directly. Here is the link to the staff list: https://www.darpa.mil/about/offices/mto.
Q3: This is not obvious to me which portal should be used to submit the abstract. Should it be submitted by email?
A3: As stated in the BAA, the instructions for abstract submission are contained within Attachment A.
Q4: Are FFRDCs eligible to participate in this BAA?
A4: While FFRDCs are not prohibited from proposing, per the BAA, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs), University Affiliated Research Centers, and Government entities interested in proposing to this BAA should first contact the Agency Point of Contact (POC) listed in the Overview section prior to the Abstract due date to discuss eligibility.
FFRDCs are subject to applicable direct competition limitations and cannot propose to this solicitation in any capacity unless they meet the following conditions. (1) FFRDCs must clearly demonstrate that the proposed work is not otherwise available from the private sector. (2) FFRDCs must provide a letter, on official letterhead from their sponsoring organization, that (a) cites the specific authority establishing their eligibility to propose to Government solicitations and compete with industry, and (b) certifies the FFRDC’s compliance with the associated FFRDC sponsor agreement’s terms and conditions. These conditions are a requirement for FFRDCs proposing to be awardees or subawardees.
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