Closed · HR001125S0008 · CFDA 12.910 · Discretionary

Sources for Ultraviolet Nuclear Spectroscopy of Thorium (SUNSPOT)

Federal grant opportunity posted by DARPA - Defense Sciences Office, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Closed
Status
March 13, 2025
Close date
-
Expected awards

The verdict

Sources for Ultraviolet Nuclear Spectroscopy of Thorium (SUNSPOT) is a closed discretionary listing from DARPA - Defense Sciences Office that offered Varies by applicant. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

Varies
award range
Closed
application status
12.910
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Sources for Ultraviolet Nuclear Spectroscopy of Thorium (SUNSPOT) - is cataloged under number HR001125S0008 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 12.910, posted by DARPA - Defense Sciences Office. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on January 27, 2025 and last updated on March 5, 2025. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a procurement contract.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on March 13, 2025. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

March 13, 2025

See Full Announcement for details.

Posted

January 27, 2025

Instrument

Procurement Contract

Description

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the development of highly coherent sources of vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) radiation for clock-grade spectroscopy of the recently discovered thorium (229m-Th) nuclear isomeric transition. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

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Agency Contact

BAA Coordinator SUNSPOT@darpa.mil

Key Dates

Posted January 27, 2025
Close Date March 13, 2025
Archive Date April 12, 2025
Last Updated March 5, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Sources for Ultraviolet Nuclear Spectroscopy of Thorium (SUNSPOT)", offered by DARPA - Defense Sciences Office. It is associated with CFDA program 12.910. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the development of highly coherent sources of vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) radiation for clock-grade spectroscop...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on March 13, 2025. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant.
How do I apply?
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