AMPED Proposers Day

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Materials Request Form for the DARPA Area-Multiplied Photonic-crystal Enhanced Devices (AMPED) program (Solicitation Number: DARPA-SN-26-63). It outlines the process for interested parties to register for and attend Proposers Day by submitting requests for CUI materials.

• Two Appendices:
  • Appendix A: Request for CUI Materials via Electronic Delivery (DoD SAFE). Requires a NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Score between 88-110, assessed within the last 3 years. DARPA verifies scores via SPRS.
  • Appendix B: Request for Physical Copies of CUI Materials. Requires an affirmation of policies, procedures, and infrastructure for secure handling of physical CUI.
• Proposer Responsibilities: Prime proposers must ensure subcontractors can handle CUI.
• Security Requirements (Physical CUI): Proposers must affirm capabilities for logging receipt, secure storage, access control (need-to-know), and compliant disposal of CUI materials.

This form is critical for potential bidders who need to access CUI materials to prepare their proposals. Bidders must carefully review the requirements for electronic or physical CUI material requests, including the specific NIST SP 800-171 assessment score needed for electronic delivery and the security affirmations required for physical copies. Failure to meet these requirements may prevent access to essential program information.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Special Notice announcing an "Area-Multiplied Photonic-crystal Enhanced Devices (AMPED) Proposers Day" hosted by DARPA's Microsystems Technology Office (MTO).

This notice is for informational and program planning purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation. It announces an event to introduce the AMPED program vision and goals to the science and technology community, facilitate interaction, collect questions, and encourage teaming. The event will include presentations on the program's technical objectives, a contracting discussion, Q&A sessions, and breakout meetings with the Program Manager. The AMPED program aims to develop a new paradigm in scalable semiconductor laser technology to overcome current limitations in power and size. Attendance is restricted to U.S. Persons and requires registration by April 29, 2026. The event is scheduled for May 13, 2026. A formal Program Solicitation (PS) is anticipated to be released prior to the Proposers Day and will be available on SAM.gov.