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Defense Sciences Office (DSO)Dr. Valerie Browning

DirectorDefense Sciences Office

July 8, 2019

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DARPA Technical Offices

BIOLOGICALTECHNOLOGIES OFFICE

DEFENSE SCIENCES OFFICE

INFORMATIONINNOVATIONOFFICE

MICROSYSTEMSTECHNOLOGYOFFICE

TACTICAL TECHNOLOGYOFFICE

STRATEGICTECHNOLOGYOFFICE

Biology for security• Outpacing

infectious disease

• Neurotechnology

• Gene editing & synthetic biology

• Frontiers in math, computation & design

• Limits of sensing & sensors

• Complex social systems

• Anticipating surprise

• Symbiosis: partner with machines

• Analytics: understand the world

• Cyber: deter cyber attack

• Electronics: drive solutions for DoD access and infrastructure

• Spectrum: focus on usability of highly-adaptive systems

• Sensors: enablehigh-end capabilities to proliferate intothe field

Enterprise disruption: platforms, systems, and technologies that enable new warfighting constructs

Crosscutting themes• Eliminate high-

value assets

• Exploit cross-domain seams

• Enable decision-making asymmetry

• Lethality: resilient killchains over invulnerable systems

• Surprise: heterogeneity over uniformity

• Continuous speed: agility and adaptability over performance

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DARPA and the Defense Sciences Office

DARPA: Create and prevent technological surprise

DSO—”DARPA’s DARPA”• Creates opportunities from scientific discovery• Invests in multiple, often disparate, scientific disciplines--everywhere the

rest of DARPA is, and more• Focuses on mission-informed research

DSO: The Nation’s first line of defense against scientific surprise

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Current DSO Thrust Areas

Limits of Sensing & Sensors

Complex Social Systems

Anticipating Surprise

Frontiers in Math, Computation &

DesignThe Economist, April 2012

(quantum sensing, imaging through scattering media, novel light matter interactions, 3D scene reconstruction)

(WMD/WMT detection, materials for harsh environments, advanced manufacturing, autonomy)

(new social science tools and methodologies, human-machine teaming, wargaming, deterrence)

(quantum information processing, alternative computing, foundational AI science, design tools)


© 2007 Ned Batchelder

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAgQjRw&url=http://www.economist.com/node/21553006&ei=RaUmVcedL8HYsAW_5IKgAg&psig=AFQjCNF1WOSfHZbMzCCGlGyVJ4l_DHajjw&ust=1428682437849758

Program Managers


John MainSystem Frontiers

Alé LukaszewPhysics & Materials

Michael FiddyElectromagnetic waves, scattering & structures

John PaschkewitzSystems, Design, & Materials

Jan VandenbrandeMath, Design, & Production Automation

Adam RussellBehavioral & Social Sciences

Anne FischerChemical Systems

MAJ David LewisPhysics

Bill CarterMaterials Science

Ted SenatorArtificial Intelligence

Tatjana CurcicQuantum Information Science

Jiangying ZhouArtificial Intelligence

Mark WrobelRadiation science; health physics

Bart RussellBehavioral & Cognitive Science

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How We Think: The Heilmeier Catechism

Important questions to consider when approaching DARPA with ideas:• What are you trying to do? • How is it done today and who does it? What are the limitations of the present

approaches?• What is new about our approach, and why do we think it will succeed?• If we succeed, what difference will it make?• How long do we think it will take?• What are our mid-term and final exams?• How much will it cost?


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Young Faculty Award (YFA)

Identify and engage rising stars in junior research positions, emphasizing those without prior DARPA funding, and expose them to DoD needs and DARPA’s program development process

Develop the next generation of academic scientists, engineers, and mathematicians who will focus a significant portion of their career on DoD and National Security issues


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Disruptioneering

• “Harness and protect the National Security Innovation Base”

• “Deliver performance at the speed of relevance”

– National Defense Strategy


Disruptioneering is a DSO rapid acquisition approach to increasing the speed of innovation:• High risk concept exploration• Acquisition tailored to speed (idea to program in 90 days)

Artificial Intelligence Exploration (AIE)

AIE will enable DARPA to fund pioneering AI research to discover new areas where R&D programs may be able to advance the state of the art

• The pace of discovery in AI science and technology is accelerating worldwide • The AI Exploration (AIE) program is part of DARPA's broader AI investment

strategy that will help ensure the U.S. maintains a technological advantage in this critical area

• Program Announcement (PA) release: July 20, 2018• https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/DARPA-PA-18-

02/listing.html

This new approach enables DARPA to go from idea inception to exploration in fewer than 90 days!


https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/DARPA-PA-18-02/listing.html

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Evolutionary vs. Revolutionary R&D

“The flying machine which will really fly might be evolved by the combined and continuous efforts of mathematicians and mechanicians in from one million to ten million years”

• The New York Times • 9 October 1903

“We started assembly today”• Orville Wright’s Diary

• 9 October 1903


Gamma Ray Inspection Technology (GRIT) Proposers Day Webcast

Mark WrobelProgram Manager, DSO

Intense, tunable, pure, and compact gamma-ray sources


Proposer’s Day

July 8, 2019

GRIT Information Sources

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• Broad Agency Announcement on FedBizOps and Grants.gov – HR001119S0073• http://www.fbo.gov and http://www.grants.gov• Submission of abstracts is highly recommended.

• Questions• Email to [email protected]• Responses posted to the GRIT entry in: http://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/opportunities


http://www.fbo.gov/http://www.grants.gov/mailto:[email protected]://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/opportunities?tFilter=&oFilter=2&sort=name


What are we trying to do? What difference will it make?

Develop a transportable source of intense, tunable, monoenergetic, keV to MeV-energy photons with high purity (small bandwidth) required for varied National Security applications

Transformational capability to analyze the elemental and nuclear composition of materials with applications including:

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• Special nuclear materials (SNM) detection/characterization• Shielded SNM detection• Non-proliferation materials protection, control, and accounting (MPC&A)• Fuel burn-up verification

• Elemental assay, imaging, non-destructive inspection• Non-destructive inspection/imaging of novel materials and alloys• Rare-earth metal detection/characterization

• New diagnostics and treatments in medicine• Medical imaging• Low dose cancer therapeutics

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Why GRIT? - Opportunities

Tunable gamma-rays permit 1) interactions with isotope specific nuclear resonances, allowing isotopic detection, 2) interactions with element unique k-shell electrons, allowing elemental detection.

Both modalities could also support imaging approaches.

Just as lasers enabled chemical spectroscopic techniques, GRIT will enable nuclear spectroscopy techniques


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GRIT targets producing beam-like gamma-ray sources across three orders of magnitude of photon energy, segmented into two technical areas:

TA1 – Program focusAims to develop high intensity, high purity, tunable sources from 30 keV to 3 MeV at Technology Readiness Level 6

Techniques of interest include:• K-shell (K-edge) imaging • High resolution imaging and elemental analysis• Synchrotron-like metrology• Nuclear resonance fluorescence (NRF)

TA2 – Secondary focusAims to produce higher energy, tunable sources from 3 to 15 MeV at Technology Readiness Level 4

Techniques of interests include:• Penetrative radiography• Photo-fission


How is it done today? Who does it?

Today tunable and narrow bandwidth sources only exist at highly specialized facilities with dedicated facility-scale machines that make use of two primary mechanisms: synchrotron radiation and inverse Compton scattering (ICS). These include facilities such as:

GRIT seeks to simultaneously achieve intensity, compactness, tunability, and purity

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• Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron (DESY) Positron-Elektron-Tandem-Ring-Anlage (PETRA) III in Germany

• National Synchrotron Light Source (NSLS) at Brookhaven National Laboratory.• Duke University: High Intensity Gamma Source (HIGS)

Isotopic sources produce monoenergetic gamma-rays, but lack tunability required for applications of interest

Other traditional sources such as bremsstrahlung are broad-band, producing radiation that mask signatures of interest such as those produced from k-shell or NRF transitions

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GRIT Technical Areas (TAs) and system goals

**Standard intermodal container (Conex) internal dimensions, volumes will contain all core and ancillary systems including power and cooling

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Parameter TA1 TA2Intensity (ph/s) 10^12 10^10Repetition Rate (kHz) 1 1

Tunability Tunable Energy Range (MeV) 0.03 - 3 3 - 15Purity Bandwidth (dE/E) < 0.1% 10%

Size (m)** < 2.4 x 2.3 x 12.0 < 2.4 x 2.3 x 5.9Weight (kg) < 16,000 < 10,000Power (kW) < 300 < 200

Intensity

Compactness

Technical Area 1: High intensity, high purity source • Applications ranging from k-shell to NRF • Technology Readiness Level 6

Primary system goals:

Secondary system goals:• Variable format beam (pencil, fan, or cone) geometries• Variable pulse rate and duty factors• Tunable intensity and brilliance• Long term, stable operation (weeks to months)• Approaches for transportable, ruggedized systems• Path to ultralow bandwidth (dE/E) of 10-6 (TA1 only)

Technical Area 2: High energy source • Applications such as penetrative radiography and photo-fission• Technology Readiness Level 4


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Electon AcceleratorCurrentGamma

PhotoinjectorRepitition rate (macro bunch) (Hz)101000

Microbunches per repitition161000

Cathode Quantum Efficiency5.E-051.E-03

Cathode lifetime (hours)801000

StructureAcceleration gradient (MV/m)70150

Repetition Rate (Hz)1000

RF SourceKlystron power (MW)616

pulse length (us)52

Repitition Rate (Hz)4001000

Compressorscale length (m)170.5


ParameterTA1TA2

Interaction LaserIntensityIntensity (ph/s)10^1210^10

Repetition Rate (kHz)110

TunabilityTunable Energy Range (MeV)0.03 - 35 - 15

PurityBandwidth (dE/E)< 0.1%10%

CompactnessSize (m)*< 2.4 x 2.4 x 12.0 m< 2.4 x 2.4 x 5.9 m

Weight (kg)*< 16,000< 16,000

Power (kW)< 300 < 200

ParameterTA1TA2

IntensityIntensity (ph/s)10^1210^10




CompactnessSize (m)**< 2.4 x 2.3 x 12.0< 2.4 x 2.3 x 5.9

Weight (kg)< 16,000< 10,000

Power (kW)< 300 < 200

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Program structure and key milestones


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Integrated prototype development

Component development

Integration test stand development

Phase 1 – 24 months Phase 2 – 30 months

Detector concept development

Component refinement

TA1: High intensity, high purity 3 MeV source

Ancillary Systems/Government Team Direction

Final prototype assembly and testing

Final component manufacturing

Exploratory research leading to proof of feasibility

Testing and Demonstrations

Initial system modeling

TA2: High energy 10+ MeV source

System model refinement, application development

Test and Evaluation support

Preliminary Design Review

Critical Design Review

Detector development and testingTest plan and applications assessment go/no go

Source Feasibility

Applied research leading to conceptual design lab demonstration

System Requirements

Review

Source Approach Selection

Mid-Phase 1 Assessment

Test plan and applications assessment go/no go

Testing and Demonstrations

FeasibilityReview

Phase 2Proposals

Due

Phase 2Proposals

Due

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GRIT Phase 1 and Phase 2 system goals


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*Standard intermodal container (Conex) internal dimensions volumes will contain all core and ancillary systems including power and cooling.

Parameter TA1 Ph 1 TA 1 Ph 2 TA 2 Ph 1 TA 2 Ph 2Intensity (ph/s) 10^10 10^12 10^9 10^10Repetition Rate (kHz) 0.5 1 0.1 1

Tunability Tunable Energy Range (MeV) 0.03 - 1 0.03 - 3 1 - 10 3 - 15Purity Bandwidth (dE/E) < 10% < 0.1% 20% 10%

Size* (m) (40'/20' Conex Dim. < 2.4 x 2.3 x 12.0 < 2.4 x 2.3 x 12.0 < 2.4 x 2.3 x 5.9 < 2.4 x 2.3 x 5.9Weight (kg) < 16,000 < 16,000 < 10,000 < 10,000Power (kW) < 300 < 300 < 200 < 200

Primary Focus Secondary Focus

Intensity

Compactness

Final deliverables• Intense, tunable, pure, compact gamma-ray source test-beds that meets all program metrics & SWaP• Capability demonstrations, to include detection of special nuclear materials and elemental imaging

Proposers must define and detail component and sub-system performance metrics necessary to achieve integrated Phase 1 and Phase 2 system goals

GRIT program structure requires the demonstration of intermediate system goals during Phase 1:

Sheet1

Electon AcceleratorCurrentGamma

PhotoinjectorRepitition rate (macro bunch) (Hz)101000

Microbunches per repitition161000

Cathode Quantum Efficiency5.E-051.E-03

Cathode lifetime (hours)801000

StructureAcceleration gradient (MV/m)70150


RF SourceKlystron power (MW)616

pulse length (us)52

Repitition Rate (Hz)4001000

Compressorscale length (m)170.5


ParameterTA1TA2

Interaction LaserIntensityIntensity (ph/s)10^1210^10





Weight (kg)*< 16,000< 16,000

Power (kW)< 300 < 200

ParameterTA1TA2

IntensityIntensity (ph/s)10^1210^10





Weight (kg)< 16,000< 16,000

Power (kW)< 300 < 200

Primary FocusSecondary Focus

ParameterTA1 Ph 1TA 1 Ph 2TA 2 Ph 1TA 2 Ph 2

IntensityIntensity (ph/s)10^1010^1210^910^10

Repetition Rate (kHz)0.510.11

TunabilityTunable Energy Range (MeV)0.03 - 10.03 - 31 - 103 - 15

PurityBandwidth (dE/E)< 10%< 0.1%20%10%

CompactnessSize* (m) (40'/20' Conex Dim.)< 2.4 x 2.3 x 12.0< 2.4 x 2.3 x 12.0< 2.4 x 2.3 x 5.9< 2.4 x 2.3 x 5.9

Weight (kg)< 16,000< 16,000< 10,000< 10,000

Power (kW)< 300< 300 < 200 < 200


• Overall Scientific and Technical Merit• The proposed technical approach is innovative, feasible, achievable, and

complete. • Potential Contribution and Relevance to the DARPA Mission

• Proposed demonstrations should align to relevant National Security applications.

• Plans and Capability to Accomplish Technology Transition • Early engagement with stakeholders and transition partners encouraged.

• Cost Realism• Proposed costs are realistic for the technical and management approach.

Evaluation Criteria

BAA Language Takes Precedence

Please ask questions and check the FAQs periodically!

• DARPA Questions• Email to [email protected]• Responses posted to the GRIT entry in http://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/opportunities

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Gamma Ray Inspection Technology (GRIT) HR001119S0073

Doing Business with DARPA

Peter DonaghueContracting Officer

DARPA Contracts Management Office

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Abstract and Full Proposal Tips

Proposal Abstract Tips• Abstracts are strongly encouraged, but optional• Proposers are required to use Attachment A: Abstract Summary Slide Template

and Attachment B: Abstract Template• DARPA will respond to abstracts with a statement as to whether DARPA is

interested in receiving a full proposal• You may submit a full proposal even if you did not submit an abstract

Full Proposal Tips• Read the BAA carefully: Nonconforming proposals may be rejected without review• Proposal content requirements listed in BAA and Attachments C, D, E, F, and G

• Three Volumes: 1. Tech/Mgmt; 2. Cost; 3. Admin. & Natl. Policy Req• Full Proposal Vol I is limited to 20 pages to address TA1 OR TA2• You may submit a full proposal even if a proposal is discouraged in response to

your abstract


Cost Proposal

• Read the BAA - Nonconforming proposals may be rejected without review• There is no page limit to Volume 2 Cost Proposal• Cost break downs are outlined in the BAA:

o Phase 1 (Base): 24 months; o Phase 2 : ROM only and DRAFT SOW

o Total program cost by major Tasko Projected funding required by Month (Summary level)

• Primes/subcontractors must use Attachment F Cost Proposal Template (MS Excel)• Subcontractor proposals must be prepared at the same level of detail as that

required of the prime• Don’t forget travel funds for key personnel to attend the Kickoff Meeting and

semi-annual PI Review meetings

See Attachment E & F for details regarding the detailed cost proposal guidance

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• All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA

• Non-U.S. organizations and/or individuals• Non-U.S. organizations and/or individuals may participate to the extent that such participants

comply with any necessary nondisclosure agreements, security regulations, export control laws, and other governing statutes applicable under the circumstances.

• Government Entities & FFRDC’s: subject to limitations• Government agencies/labs, FFRDCs cannot propose to this BAA in any capacity, UNLESS they

can clearly demonstrate the work is not otherwise available from the private sector AND they also provide written documentation citing the specific statutory authority (as well as, where relevant, contractual authority) establishing their eligibility to propose to government solicitations

• Organizational Conflicts of Interest• DARPA policy: Without prior approval or a waiver from DARPA, in accordance with FAR 9.5, a

contractor cannot simultaneously provide scientific, engineering, technical assistance (SETA) or similar support (A&AS) and also be a technical performer

• Must address in your proposal if providing SETA or similar support to any DARPA technical office(s) through an active contract or subcontract

Teaming & Eligibility Information

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BAA Inbox and FAQ

Direct ALL questions and communications to the BAA Inbox: [email protected]

GRIT FAQs are posted to the DARPA opportunities web page: http://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/opportunities

The DARPA PM, any member of her team, or the BAA Inbox cannot provide feedback or guidance on any aspect of your proposal, they can only clarify the content of the GRIT BAA

All questions must be submitted at least 15 days prior to the proposal submission deadline in order to guarantee a response

• See FAQ deadline in BAA


mailto:[email protected]://www.darpa.mil/work-with-us/opportunities?tFilter=&oFilter=2&sort=name

Full Proposal Review-Awards Process

• No common Statement of Work - Proposals evaluated on individual merit and relevance as it relates to the stated research goals/objectives rather than against each other

• Proposals are evaluated for strengths and weaknesses relative to the criteria published inthe BAA, listed in descending order of importance:

• Overall Scientific and Technical Merit• Potential Contribution and Relevance to the DARPA Mission• Plans and Capability to Accomplish Technology Transition• Cost Realism

• Government reserves the right to select for award all, some (partial selection), or none of the proposals received

• Government anticipates making multiple awards• Contract negotiation timelines depend on each institution/organization’s response time• The contracting office will contact the selected performers and begin the contracting process

See BAA Section V for details regarding proposal evaluation

Government reviewers

PM recommendation

to SRONotification GRIT Program Kick Off

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• NO submissions via fax/e-mail

• Grants and Cooperative Agreements – www.Grants.gov

• All other Award Instruments (FAR contract or OT) submit through DARPA BAA Portal (https://baa.darpa.mil)

• Only attach attachments requested in the BAA

Submission Specifics


http://www.grants.gov/https://baa.darpa.mil/

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