Sources for Ultraviolet Nuclear Spectroscopy of Thorium (SUNSPOT)
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- HR001125S0008
- Agency
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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Department of Defense
- Applications due
- Award size
- Not on record
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement, Procurement Contract
- Category
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- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Other
- Points of contact
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- BAA Coordinator sunspot@darpa.mil
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative proposals for developing highly coherent sources of vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) radiation to enable high-resolution spectroscopy of the thorium-229 nuclear isomeric transition. The Sources for Ultraviolet Nuclear Spectroscopy of Thorium (SUNSPOT) program solicitation (HR001125S0008) aims to support research with potential to drive revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded are proposals focused on evolutionary improvements to existing practices. Proposals are due by March 13, 2025, with a Proposers Day scheduled for February 7, 2025 and a deadline for questions on March 3, 2025. Evaluation criteria will emphasize the technical approach, management plan, and cost realism.
Multiple awards are anticipated through cooperative agreements, procurement contracts, and other transaction agreements, funded under CFDA 12.910 for Research and Technology Development. The program duration is 24 months, with a 12-month base and 12-month option period. While no specific budget range is provided, the technical requirements call for VUV sources capable of producing over 1W of output power at the 148.382 nm wavelength required for thorium nuclear spectroscopy.
Synopsis
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the development of highly coherent sources of vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) radiation for clock-grade spectroscopy of the recently discovered thorium (229m-Th) nuclear isomeric transition. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FAQ_CMO_Session_SUNSPOT_2.21.2025.docx | DOCX document | |
| SUNSPOT_FAQ_3-5-25_v2.pdf | ||
| Attachment_J_Model_Cooperative_Agreement.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment_I_Addendum_Circumstance-Driven_Additional_Clauses.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment_H_Baseline_Model_Contract__Large_Business_.pdf | ||
| Attachment_G_Baseline_Model_Contract__Small_Business_.pdf | ||
| HR001125S0008_SUNSPOT_Amendment_1_Summary_of_Changes.docx | DOCX document | |
| HR001125S0008-Amendment-01.pdf | ||
| Attachment_F_SAMPLE_OT_R__-_Fixed_Support_Company.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment_E_SAMPLE_OT_P__-_Fixed_Support_Nontraditional.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment_B_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_I_Template__Technical_and_Management.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment_D_DARPA_Standard_Cost_Proposal_Spreadsheet.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Attachment_C_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_II_Template__Cost.docx | DOCX document | |
| Attachment_A_Proposal_Summary_Slide_Template.pptx | PPTX presentation | |
| HR001125S0008.pdf |
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