Program Overview

The objective of the Dynamic Optimization for Defense of Ground Bases using Electromagnetic warfare (DODGEball) program is to dynamically optimize countermeasures for the defense of ground bases with feedback sensors. Required skill sets for the execution of DODGEball will likely include developing multi-objective optimization algorithms for long duration engagements, sensor hardware to provide real-time battle damage indicator feedback, and detailed system performance models to be evaluated in a simulation environment. For further program information, email DARPA-SN-24-29@darpa.mil to request a classified SECRET program objective and description.

Meeting Location

Booz Allen Hamilton
Hamilton Auditorium
8283 Greensboro Drive
McLean, VA 22102

Event Participation

Registration

There is no registration fee to attend the Proposers Day.

The registration deadline is Friday, February 16, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET or when capacity is reached. Advance registration is required.

Due to space limitations of the meeting facility, attendance will be limited to the first 120 registrants and no more than two representatives per organization. Organizations may register a third alternate should one of the two primary representatives be unable to attend.

Eligibility

DARPA hosts Proposers Days to promote teaming arrangements between researchers, provide potential performers with information on whether and how they might respond to the Government’s research and development solicitations, and increase efficiency in proposal preparation and evaluation. Therefore, Proposers Days are open only to registered potential proposers.

The Proposers Day event will be conducted at the collateral SECRET classification level and this event is open only to U.S. citizens possessing a U.S. Department of Defense SECRET clearance or higher. All attendees will be required to present Government-issued photo identification upon entry to the event. Attendees are required to pass their clearances to the McLean Security Management Office via DISS using the SMO Code 17038 by February 16, 2024.

Clearances

Attendance Requirements

The Proposers Day event will be conducted at the collateral SECRET classification level and this event is open only to U.S. citizens possessing a U.S. Department of Defense SECRET clearance or higher. All attendees will be required to present Government-issued photo identification upon entry to the event.

Clearance Submission: The McLean Security Management Office

Preferred Method: Via Defense Information Systems for Security (DISS), use SMO Code 17038

Visit requests can also be faxed using the following information:
Deadline to submit: February 16, 2024
Meeting Location: Booz Allen Hamilton, 8283 Greensboro Dr, McLean, VA 22102-3838
Fax # (703) 902-3363 (Attn: Security/Visitor Control)
Purpose of Visit: DARPA DODGEball Meeting, February 23, 2024
POC: Joseph Newton, (571) 218-4527
Include Attendee Information: (full name, Social Security Number, Date of Birth, country of citizenship, clearance type/date, investigation type/date)

Agenda

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Company Overview Presentations

Attendees who would like to present company overviews, discuss their technology expertise, and/or discuss teaming opportunities in scheduled presentations at the meeting may request to do so. Presentations may contain four slides and are limited to ten (10) minutes each (including logistical issues). Proposers desiring to reserve time to present at the Proposers Day should contact DARPA-SN-24-29@darpa.mil as soon as possible, but no later than the registration cutoff time.

All material to be shared at the conference must be approved in advance by both the organization that funded the research and the DARPA Program manager. The DARPA Program Manager will screen the proposed material and approve in advance any presentations. It is the presenter’s responsibility to ensure that all material they plan to present at the Proposer Day has been approved by the funding organization in advance. An electronic copy of all material to be presented must be provided to the DARPA Manager for review by February 16, 2024. There will be no exceptions to this requirement.

Registration is now closed.