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This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) constitutes as a public notice of a competitive funding opportunity as described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.102(d)(2) and 35.016 as well as 2 C.F.R. § 200.203. Any resultant negotiations and/or awards will follow all laws and regulations applicable to the specific award instrument(s) available under this BAA, e.g., FAR 15.4 for procurement contracts.
Funding Opportunity Number: HR001120S0045. Assistance Listing: 12.910. Funding Instrument: CA,G,O,PC. Category: ST.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification). All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 24, 2020, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
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