Network Universal Persistence (Network UP) Phase 2

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency seeks proposals for research in radio architectures and technology and network architectures and technology to maintain network reliability during periods of high channel degradation. Proposals are sought to investigate innovative approaches enabling revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems, excluding evolutionary improvements. Proposals will be evaluated based on scientific and technical merit, contribution to DARPA's mission, technology transition plans, cost and schedule realism, and proposer capabilities and experience. The deadline for unclassified abstract submissions is January 7, 2020.

There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity. Research conducted under phase 2 of this program aims to implement results in existing military radio networks and demonstrate prototype radios by completion. Multiple awards are anticipated as procurement contracts or other transactions of unspecified values. Evaluation questions were accepted through November 26, 2019 and an amendment providing additional details was issued on December 2, 2019.