Multi Modal Materials Analysis (MMoMA)

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This document is a template for an abstract summary slide. It outlines the key information that should be included in an abstract summary presentation, likely for a government contract opportunity.

• Abstract Title: The main title of the abstract.
• Organization Name(s): Names of the organizations involved.
• Technical POC Name(s): Names of the technical points of contact.
• Description of Effort: A general description of the work to be performed.
• Risks: Identification of potential risks associated with the effort.
• New Ideas: Description of any innovative approaches or concepts.
• Team and Responsibilities: Details about the team structure and assigned roles.
• Solicitation Number: The identifier for the solicitation (e.g., HR001126S0013).

This template guides bidders on the expected content and structure for an abstract summary, which may be a required submission component or a helpful tool for organizing and presenting their understanding of the opportunity. It highlights areas the government is interested in, such as risks, new ideas, and team capabilities.

Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense Sciences Office (DSO), solicits innovative solutions for the Multi Modal Materials Analysis (MMoMA) program. The program aims to develop revolutionary advances in materials analysis under ambient conditions, without the need for special sample preparation. It seeks to move beyond current serial analysis approaches to a parallel materials analysis paradigm, maximizing information extraction from a single sample using a single, configurable excitation source and multiple detection methods with in-situ data fusion.

• Ambient Conditions: Analysis must be conducted under ambient conditions, without vacuum chambers.

• Sample Preparation: No sample preparation is required.

• Excitation Source: A configurable and tunable source (e.g., laser, particle accelerator) is needed. Development of novel sources is out of scope; adaptation of existing ones is acceptable.

• Analysis Types: Capabilities for surface analysis (top few microns) and bulk analysis (up to 10 cm depth, including radiography) are required.

• Detectors: Must cover a broad range of signatures. Development of novel detectors is out of scope.

• Data Fusion: Integration of data from multiple detectors for in-situ feedback and correlation analysis is critical.

• Field-Deployable: Consideration for a cargo or flat-bed truck as a target platform for future field-deployable capability.

• Program Structure: The program is structured into two 18-month phases with four Focus Areas: Integrated Materials Analysis, Foundations for Surface Analysis, Foundations for Bulk Analysis, and Multimodal Data Fusion.

• Award Instruments: Procurement contracts, cooperative agreements, or Other Transaction Agreements for Prototype.

• Period of Performance: 36 months.

• Estimated Value: Not specified.

• Submission Process: Two-step process: Abstract submission (mandatory), followed by a full proposal invitation for selectable abstracts.

• Abstract Due Date: July 8, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET.

• Question Submittal Deadline: July 1, 2026, 4:00 p.m. ET.

• Evaluation Criteria: Technical Rationale and Approach, Technical Ability, Relevance to DARPA Mission, and Cost/Schedule Realism.

• All responsible sources (U.S. and non-U.S.) are encouraged to submit.

• Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, and Minority Institutions are encouraged to participate, but no portion is set aside.

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 compliance is anticipated for procurement contracts.

• Proposers Day: June 23, 2026.

• DARPA intends to retain Unlimited Rights in all MMoMA deliverables.

• An optional task for the DSO Fundamental Defense Research Talent Award (FDRTA) is available for university proposers.

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This document provides general guidance for planning purposes regarding the Full Proposal Package submission for the MMoMA opportunity. It outlines the process for submitting proposals for Procurement Contracts, Other Transaction Agreements, and Cooperative Agreements. In case of conflict with the official Invitation to Submit a Full Proposal, the invitation's instructions will take precedence.

• Submission Portals: Proposals for Procurement Contracts or Other Transaction Agreements must be submitted via the Broad Agency Announcement Tool. Proposals for Cooperative Agreements must be submitted through Grants.gov.
• Invitation Process: Selected abstract submitters will receive an invitation to submit a Full Proposal package, which will include specific content, format, templates, and submission instructions.
• Attachments: Specific instructions and templates are provided in Attachments D, E, F, and G for Procurement Contracts/Other Transaction Agreements, and Attachments D, E, and G for Cooperative Agreements.
• Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on Overall Scientific and Technical Merit, Cost and Schedule Realism, and Proposer’s Capabilities or Related Experience.
• Definitions: "Selectable" means positive aspects outweigh negative aspects; "Non-selectable" means positive aspects do not outweigh negative aspects.

This guidance helps bidders understand the general requirements and evaluation criteria for submitting a full proposal. It clarifies the different submission processes based on the type of agreement sought (Procurement Contract, Other Transaction Agreement, or Cooperative Agreement) and highlights the key attachments that contain specific instructions and templates. Bidders should note that the official Invitation to Submit a Full Proposal will contain the definitive instructions.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides the mandatory instructions and template for submitting an abstract for the Multi Modal Materials Analysis (MMoMA) program. It also includes Attachment A (Abstract Summary Slide Template) which must be submitted alongside this document.

• Abstract Requirements: Abstracts must be submitted using this template and Attachment A. Submissions must be in PDF or Microsoft Word, written in English, and formatted for 8-1/2 by 11-inch paper with 1-inch margins and a minimum 12-point font size (8 or 10-point for figures, tables, charts).
• Page Limit: Maximum of 5 pages for the abstract. Excess pages will be discarded. The page limit includes figures, tables, and charts but excludes the Cover Sheet, Table of Contents, Bibliography (Optional), and Technical Papers (Optional, max 3).
• Classification: Abstracts must be UNCLASSIFIED or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Classified information may lead to non-conformance.
• Submission Process: Abstracts are mandatory before full proposals. DARPA will respond with an invitation to submit a full proposal or a rejection notification, typically within thirty calendar days.
• Submission Method: Abstracts must be submitted via DARPA’s Broad Agency Announcement Tool (BAAT), not Grants.gov.
• Due Date: Abstracts must be received by the date and time specified in the Overview Information section.
• Template Sections: Includes placeholders for Cover Sheet, Table of Contents, Goals and Impact, Technical Approach, Capabilities/Management Plan, Cost and Schedule, and Bibliography.

This document is critical for any vendor intending to propose on the MMoMA program. It outlines the specific format, content requirements, page limitations, submission procedures, and deadlines for the initial abstract submission. Failure to adhere to these instructions may result in the abstract not being considered.