Faithful Integration and Reverse-engineering and Emulation (FIRE)

Background
The Faithful Integrated Reverse-Engineering and Exploitation (FIRE) program is initiated by the Microsystems Technology Office of DARPA. The program aims to develop transformative tools that provide an end-to-end capability from system acquisition to exploitation, including preparation. The overarching goal is to enhance U.S. national security and technological capabilities through innovative research and development efforts.

Work Details
The Statement of Work (SOW) outlines several key tasks and services to be completed under the contract, including:

1. **Risk Assessment**: Proposers must assess risks associated with the program on a scale of 1-10, detailing plans for mitigating risks that exceed a total risk score of 40.

2. **Proposer Accomplishments**: A discussion of the proposer’s previous accomplishments in related research areas is required.

3. **National Security Impact Statement**: Proposals must describe how the work contributes to U.S. national security, transition plans for technologies developed, and measures to prevent foreign access to critical technologies.

4. **Facilities and Equipment**: A description of facilities and equipment supporting the proposed effort must be provided.

5. **Teaming Arrangements**: Formal teaming arrangements should be described, including key personnel commitments and organizational structure.

6. **Technical Tasks/Subtasks**: Each task must include objectives, detailed approaches, responsible organizations, completion criteria, deliverables, and any subcontracted tasks.

7. **Security Management**: Proposals must detail security management architecture for controlled unclassified information (CUI) or classified processing, including operational security plans.

Period of Performance
The period of performance will span multiple phases as defined in the SOW, with specific timelines for each task/subtask outlined in the proposal.

Place of Performance
The geographic location(s) where the contract will be performed are not explicitly stated in the solicitation.