Fast Event-based Neuromorphic Camera and Electronics (FENCE)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 3 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- HR001121S0001
- Agency
- Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- A Research And Development
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Microsystems Technology Office seeks proposals to develop a low latency, low power event-based infrared camera and new signal processing algorithms leveraging spatial and temporal information through the Fast Event-based Neuromorphic Camera and Electronics program. Proposers must either have personnel with SECRET clearances and accredited facilities to support potential classified development work, or team with an organization having these capabilities. Evaluation criteria will assess the proposer's approach to designing an asynchronous readout integrated circuit and low power processing layer meeting specified performance metrics for the integrated sensor system. Proposals are due by January 15, 2021.
There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity. The work is expected to fall under NAICS code 541712 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences and PSC code R425 for Cameras, Television. Multiple awards are anticipated over a 48 month period of performance starting in May 2021 with total estimated program funding of $51.5 million. Key details include requiring SECRET clearances and the development of technologies over four phases to demonstrate capabilities enabling intelligent sensors through 2025.
Notice text
5 versions
Update #5 · Latest ·
Amendment 04: The purpose of this amendment is to re-open the FENCE BAA and extend the final deadline for proposal submission to January 15, 2021. An updated FENCE FAQ dated December 22, 2020 is available at https://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/opportunities
Amendment 03: The purpose of this amendment is to provide proposers with the total available funding for the FENCE program.
Original Synopsys Below:
DARPA MTO is soliciting research and development proposals for the Fast Event-based Neuromorphic Camera and Electronics (FENCE) program to develop and demonstrate a low latency, low power, event-based camera and a new class of signal processing and learning algorithms that use combined spatial and temporal (spatio-temporal) information to enable intelligent sensors for tactical DoD applications. Because of the nature of the work, proposers will require personnel with 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.
Update #4 ·
Amendment 03: The purpose of this amendment is to provide proposers with the total available funding for the FENCE program.
Original Synopsys Below:
DARPA MTO is soliciting research and development proposals for the Fast Event-based Neuromorphic Camera and Electronics (FENCE) program to develop and demonstrate a low latency, low power, event-based camera and a new class of signal processing and learning algorithms that use combined spatial and temporal (spatio-temporal) information to enable intelligent sensors for tactical DoD applications. Because of the nature of the work, proposers will require personnel with 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.
Update #3 ·
Amendment 02: The purpose of this amendment is to update the program kickoff shown in Figure 1. Changes have been made to the U//FOUO addendum to clarify key program metrics and update identical program kickoff figure. Proposers should refer to the amended U//FOUO addendum.
Original Synopsys Below:
DARPA MTO is soliciting research and development proposals for the Fast Event-based Neuromorphic Camera and Electronics (FENCE) program to develop and demonstrate a low latency, low power, event-based camera and a new class of signal processing and learning algorithms that use combined spatial and temporal (spatio-temporal) information to enable intelligent sensors for tactical DoD applications. Because of the nature of the work, proposers will require personnel with 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.
Update #2 ·
Amendment 01: The purpose of this amendment is to change the abstract due date so it does not fall on a weekend.
Original Synopsys Below:
DARPA MTO is soliciting research and development proposals for the Fast Event-based Neuromorphic Camera and Electronics (FENCE) program to develop and demonstrate a low latency, low power, event-based camera and a new class of signal processing and learning algorithms that use combined spatial and temporal (spatio-temporal) information to enable intelligent sensors for tactical DoD applications. Because of the nature of the work, proposers will require personnel with 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.
Update #1 ·
DARPA MTO is soliciting research and development proposals for the Fast Event-based Neuromorphic Camera and Electronics (FENCE) program to develop and demonstrate a low latency, low power, event-based camera and a new class of signal processing and learning algorithms that use combined spatial and temporal (spatio-temporal) information to enable intelligent sensors for tactical DoD applications. Because of the nature of the work, proposers will require personnel with 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.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| HR001121S0001-Amendment-04.pdf | ||
| HR001121S0001-Amendment-03.pdf | ||
| HR001121S0001-Amendment-02.pdf | ||
| HR001121S0001-Amendment-01.pdf | ||
| HR001121S0001_FENCE_Att 1_Proposer Checklist.pdf | ||
| HR001121S0001.pdf | ||
| FENCE_Attachment_2_Proposal_SummaryChart_Template.pptx | PPTX presentation | |
| FENCE_Attachment 3_SCG and Addendum Request Form.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Award Notice for Fast Event-based Neuromorphic Camera and Electronics (FENCE) | Award Notice | |
| Award Notice for Fast Event-based Neuromorphic Camera and Electronics (FENCE) | Award Notice | |
| Award Notice for Fast Event-based Neuromorphic Camera and Electronics (FENCE) | Award Notice | |
| Fast Event-based Neuromorphic Camera and Electronics (FENCE) | Pre-Solicitation |
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