Freedom's Forge 2.0

Background
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Tactical Technology Office (DARPA/TTO) is seeking applications from researchers, engineers, and subject matter experts to attend an invitation-only workshop. The focus of this workshop is on technologies that enable agile and scalable advanced manufacturing capabilities, particularly those that can maintain a sustained surge of materiel production when needed.

DARPA encourages participation from non-traditional performers, including small businesses, academic institutions, and first-time government contractors.

Work Details
The workshop will include an orientation session conducted virtually on January 14, 2025, followed by the main workshop event scheduled for January 22-24, 2025, in Houston, TX. Participants are required to apply online to be considered for the workshop. Invitations will be sent based on the relevance of applications to the identified Application Areas of Interest.

The schedule includes:
- Applications Due: November 15, 2024
- Invitations Sent: December 11, 2024
- Acceptances Due: December 17, 2024
- Participant Orientation: January 14, 2025
- Workshop Dates: January 22-24, 2025.

Period of Performance
The contract activities will take place over a specified timeframe including application due dates in November and December of 2024 and events occurring in January of 2025.

Place of Performance
Houston, TX