Advanced Concept Compact Electron Linear-accelerator (ACCEL)

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is seeking proposals to develop an advanced concept compact electron linear accelerator that meets specified performance metrics. Proposals are due by March 8, 2021 and will be evaluated based on scientific and technical merit, relevance to DARPA's mission, and feasibility of the proposed cost and schedule. The solicitation seeks proposals for innovative research to enable significant advances in compact linear accelerator technology for both defense and civilian applications.

There is no set-aside designated for this opportunity. Research should focus on the development of a linear accelerator system capable of a 20 MeV maximum beam energy and 0.5 A beam current within a 3m by 0.6m cylinder weighing less than 200kg. Awards are expected to be made to multiple performers with the base effort consisting of a 10-month design phase followed by two optional 10-month effort phases for design refinement and prototype development.