Atmosphere as a Sensor (AtmoSense)

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency seeks proposals through January 11, 2021 for its Atmosphere as a Sensor program under solicitation number HR001120S0036. DARPA aims to advance modeling, simulation and experimentation related to atmospheric disturbances and develop new sensing modalities utilizing atmospheric data for defense applications. Proposals must address technical approaches in modeling and simulation, mesospheric characterization, and novel sensors, with evaluation criteria including goals, technical and management plans, and costs. Phase 1 awards will fund up to 27 months of research, with phase 2 providing up to an additional 12 months for proof-of-concept field testing.

There is no set-aside designated for this opportunity. Research areas involve atmospheric sensing technologies under NAICS code 541715 and atmospheric data analytics under PSC code R425. Estimated total program costs were not specified. Awards will be procured through contracts, grants, cooperative agreements or other transactions as determined appropriate following regulations for the award type. Proposals are due by the closing date specified in the Broad Agency Announcement and may request funding for periods of one to four years.