Crystal Palace Program Announcement

The DARPA Broad Agency Announcement seeks proposals to develop and demonstrate novel material growth techniques and complex material (CM) production across a phased effort. Offerors must submit an abstract via the BAAT system and provide detailed technical, organizational, and cost information, including an OCI mitigation plan (FAR 9.5), conflict‑of‑interest affirmations, and disclosures of any prior or current DARPA support. Proposals must describe relevant organizational experience, specialized facilities, prior government solicitations, and any existing funding, as well as outline IP assertions, human‑subjects/animal‑use considerations, and a realistic budget with itemized equipment, shared‑facility, and vendor costs. Evaluation will prioritize overall scientific and technical merit, relevance to the DARPA mission, and price. The effort is structured into Phase 1 (months 1‑18) with eight defined milestones—kickoff, novel tool demonstration, sample‑scale CM production, commercialization planning, scaled CM production, a Materials Fair, and a final technical report—each tied to specific CLINs and payment allocations. An optional Phase 2 (months 24‑36) extends CM scaling, transition‑tank presentation, and final commercialization and reporting milestones. Proposers must include a team organization chart, effort estimates, coordination and risk‑management plans, and any required teaming agreements, while confirming that no government‑furnished equipment or property will be provided.

Notice ID

6cef3d3607334ce9b8db4aab9fa296b0

Solicitation Number

DARPA-PA-26-03

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC12