Military Tactical Means (MTM)

DARPA seeks innovative proposals through its Broad Agency Announcement to develop multi-modal electro-optics, sensors, and associated exploitation techniques capable of wide-area search and detection of high-value targets in order to task engagement systems. Proposals are requested for Phase I over twenty-four months to investigate two technical areas with cost estimates for Phase II, with evaluation considering criteria in the BAA and whether proposed research demonstrates revolutionary advancement. Proposals are due by November 7, 2019.

No set-aside is designated and awards are anticipated in Q3 FY2020 for areas including multi-modal electro-optics, sensors, and exploitation techniques to perform wide-area search and detect targets. Research data will be provided to support algorithm development and evaluation, with initial datasets at time of award and incremental data during Phase I. Proposals must include task costs and describe an earned value management system, with evaluation based on criteria in the BAA and any questions due by the specified date.