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DARPA PINPOINT Program Solicitation for Revolutionary Inertial Sensor Technologies

This opportunity is issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense Sciences Office (DSO), seeking revolutionary advances in inertial sensor technologies under the PINPOINT program. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense Sciences Office (DSO) - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of advanced inertial measurement units (IMUs) with novel sensor architectures - Emphasis on physics-based approaches such as electromagnetically levitated proof masses, non-linear resonators, and high-velocity tethered microsystems - Co-design of physical sensor packages and advanced real-time adaptive control systems - Deliverables include validated simulation models, design rules, comprehensive design guides, and prototype IMUs - Optional Industry Immersion Program (IIP) funding for university-industry collaboration - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only revolutionary, not incremental, advances are considered - Proposals must include measurable milestones, detailed fabrication plans, and technical validation - Open to all responsible sources; no specific OEMs or vendors are named - Multiple awards anticipated; supports procurement contracts, cooperative agreements, or Other Transaction Agreements for Prototype - Phase I: 24-month R&D effort with prototype delivery; potential Phase II for packaging, ruggedization, and field testing

Description

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals for the PINPOINT program, focusing on physics and nonlinear control of inertial measurement units (IMUs) suitable for tactical and unmanned missions. The program aims to surpass the performance limits of MEMS IMUs by developing revolutionary sensor architectures operating in highly nonlinear regimes, including electromagnetically levitated proof masses, non-linear resonators, and high-velocity tethered microsystems. A key aspect is the co-design of physical sensors with advanced real-time adaptive control systems to stabilize and utilize complex dynamics. The solicitation excludes evolutionary improvements and seeks revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems.

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