HR001126S0008_AutoDIDACTS_Amendment_2_Summary_of_Changes.docx

This is an amendment document that updates the Automated Discovery for Design and Control of Turbulent Systems (AutoDIDACTS) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) HR001126S0008. Amendment 2 modifies the proposal closing date on page 2 of the original BAA, with all changes highlighted in yellow. No other substantive changes have been made to the base solicitation document.

The AutoDIDACTS opportunity, issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), solicits innovative proposals for data-informed development of generalizable models and principles for aeronautical design and optimal control of turbulent systems. The solicitation is open to educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and commercial firms under the Research and Technology Development program (CFDA 12.910) and will be awarded as cooperative agreements. Proposals must demonstrate revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems rather than evolutionary improvements to existing practices. The amendment also adds teaming language to the base solicitation. Typical performance periods span 24 to 48 months with funding ranging from $125,000 to approximately $15 million, depending on proposal scope and organizational capacity. Research will be conducted at awardee facilities, with evaluation based on overall scientific and technical merit, contribution to DARPA mission, offeror capabilities and experience, technology transition plans, and cost realism.