MODIFICATION
A -- Upward Falling Payloads (UFP)
- Notice Date
- 1/30/2013
- Notice Type
- Modification/Amendment
- NAICS
- 541712
— Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)
- Contracting Office
- Other Defense Agencies, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Contracts Management Office, 675 North Randolph Street, Arlington, Virginia, 22203-2114, United States
- ZIP Code
- 22203-2114
- Solicitation Number
- DARPA-BAA-13-17
- Archive Date
- 7/27/2013
- Point of Contact
- BAA Coordinator,
- E-Mail Address
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DARPA-BAA-13-17@darpa.mil
(DARPA-BAA-13-17@darpa.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- Amendment 1 to DARPA-BAA-13-17, Upward Falling Payloads (UFP) The purpose of Amendment 1 to DARPA-BAA-13-17, UFP is to make the following changes: 1.Paragraph 4.3.1, page 17, subparagraphs 7 and 9 are changed to read as follows: For Proposal Abstracts Being Submitted as Hard Copies/On CD-ROM (if applicable): One original, two copies and two (2) electronic copies of the abstract [in PDF (preferred)] on a CD-ROM shall be submitted. Each CD-ROM must be clearly labeled with DARPA-BAA-13-17, proposer organization, abstract title (short title recommended), and Copy _ of 2. For Proposals (Not Abstracts) Being Submitted as Hard Copies/On CD-ROM ONLY: Proposers not submitting proposal abstracts must submit one original, two copies and two (2) electronic copies of the proposal [in PDF (preferred)] on a CD-ROM. Each CD-ROM must be clearly labeled with DARPA-BAA-13-17, proposer organization, proposal title (short title recommended), and Copy _ of 2. 2.Paragraph 4.4.1, page 18, entitled, Proposal Abstract Format (If applicable), is changed to read as follows: 4.4.1 Proposal Abstract Format (If applicable) Proposal abstracts are encouraged in advance of proposals in order to provide potential proposers with a rapid response to minimize unnecessary effort. Proposal abstracts should follow the format below in Sections 4.4.1.1 - 4.4.1.7. The cover sheet should be clearly marked "PROPOSAL ABSTRACT" and the total length should not exceed 3 pages, excluding cover page and official transmittal letter. Each abstract should be for one subsystem as described by each of the Technical Areas. If proposers have multiple distinct subsystems within a technical area, or across technical areas, then they should submit an abstract for each distinct subsystem. Abstracts should not depend on other abstracts for proper review. Abstracts can include other subsystems descriptions for context and to show ease of integration. All pages shall be printed on 8-1/2 by 11 inch paper with type not smaller than 12 point. Smaller font may be used for figures, tables and charts. The page limitation for proposal abstracts includes all figures, tables, and charts. No formal transmittal letter is required. All proposal abstracts must be written in English. 3.Paragraph 4.4.1.1, subparagraph 10, page 19 is changed to read as follows: 10. Estimated funds requested from DARPA for each phase proposed and the total proposed cost; and the amount of cost share (if any). 4.Paragraph 4.4.1.7, page 20 is changed to read as follows: 4.4.1.7Summary of Cost, Schedule, and Milestones: Summarize, in table form, the estimated cost, schedule, and milestones for the proposed research. 5.Paragraph 4.4.2.1, Section II, G, page 21 is changed to read as follows: G. A four slide summary of the proposal in PowerPoint that quickly and succinctly indicates the concept overview, key innovations, expected impact, and other unique aspects of the proposal. The format for the summary slides is included as APPENDIX 1 to this BAA and does not count against the page limit. 6.Paragraph 4.4.2.1, page 21 header for Section III, entitled, Detailed Proposal Information, is changed to read as follows: "Section III. Detailed Proposal Information {No more than 15 pages for proposals proposing a single technical area. No more than 18 pages for proposals proposing two technical areas and no more than 21 pages for proposals proposing three technical areas.} 7.Paragraph 4.5.1, page 26, Abstract and Proposal Submission Deadline is changed to read as follows: 4.5.1 Abstract and Proposal Submission Deadline The proposal abstract (original and designated number of hard and electronic copies) must be submitted to DARPA/STO, 675 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203-2114 (Attn.: BAA 13-17) on or before 4:00 p.m., local time, February 5, 2013. Proposal abstracts received after this time and date will not be reviewed. The full proposal (original and designated number of hard and electronic copies) must be submitted to DARPA/STO, 675 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203-2114 (Attn.: BAA 13-17) on or before 4:00 p.m., local time, March 12, 2013, in order to be considered during the initial round of selections; however, proposals received after this deadline may be received and evaluated up to six months (180 days) from date of posting on FedBizOpps. Full proposals submitted after the due date specified in the BAA may be selected contingent upon the availability of funds. DARPA will post a consolidated Question and Answer list in response to any relevant and/or BAA clarification question(s) before full proposals are due. In order to receive a response to your question, submit your question by February 28, 2013 to the DARPA-BAA-13-17@darpa.mil mailbox. DARPA will acknowledge receipt of complete submissions via email and assign control numbers that should be used in all further correspondence regarding proposals. Failure to comply with the submission procedures may result in the submission not being evaluated.
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