Reefense

Reefense seeks to develop self-healing, hybrid biological and engineered reef-mimicking structures to mitigate the coastal flooding, erosion and storm damage that increasingly threaten civilian and DoD infrastructure and personnel.

Under Reefense, custom wave-attenuating base structures will promote

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calcareous reef organism (coral or oyster) settlement and growth, which will enable the system to self-heal and keep pace with sea level rise over time.

A system will be put in place that will also attract non-reef building organisms necessary to help maintain a healthy, growing system.

Finally, adaptive biology (other than genetically modified organisms) will enable improved coral and oyster resilience against disease and temperature stress, to ensure compatibility with a changing environment.
Related Programs

Research and Technology Development

Department Of Defense


Agency: Department of Defense

Office: DARPA - Biological Technologies Office

Estimated Funding: $4,375,000


Who's Eligible


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Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Beta.SAM Contract Opportunities

Additional Information of Eligibility:
All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA.

See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.

Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://beta.sam.gov/opp/bffc9556060d42ebaf8d77722f45a51e/view

Contact:


Agency Email Description:
WeiHao_Feng@ios.doi.gov

Agency Email:


Date Posted:
2021-01-04

Application Due Date:


Archive Date:
2021-05-14


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