A--DOI-BAA-ARTS-FY24-01 Anonymous Real-Time Speech

Description for SAM.gov posting Classification code: A- Research & Development NAICS code: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) Synopsis: This notice constitutes the official issuance of Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) DOI-BAA-ARTS-FY24-01, and sets forth research for Anonymous Real-Time Speech (ARTS) Program. ARTS Program Summary: The ARTS program aims to develop novel algorithms that will modify spontaneous speech in real-time to protect an individual¿s privacy. The ARTS program consists of the following three (3) Technical Areas (TA): TA-1 Speaker De-Identification (SDID): Modify speech signals so that Speaker Identification (SID) systems are unable to recognize the speaker. TA-2 Modification of Static Traits in Speech: Remove existing traits in speech signals related to dialect, gender, and age, and replace them with pre-selected traits. TA-3 Removal of Dynamic Traits in Speech: Modify speech signals so that extracted features can¿t be used to differentiate short term states such as emotion and psychological state. Proposers shall include a solution for both Phases 1 and 2. Proposers shall propose to all (3) TAs. The contracting activity is Department of Interior, Acquisition Support Division, The Contracting Officer: Kevin Woody. The group mailbox for the following: Questions on Administrative, Technical, or Contractual issues can be submitted by email to: [email protected] DOI/AQD will accept questions until 21 September 2023 @ 5:00 PM EST. Proposal Due Date is 23 October 2023 @ 12:00 PM EST. See attached BAA for further details. To submit your proposal, use the following link: https://iarpa-ideas.gov/Client/signin.aspx Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Posted Date: 07 September 2023 Response Date: 23 October 2023 Archive Date: 1yr Amendment 01 Includes 1. Questions and Answers posted 2. BAA attached with Corrections/Additions added in Yellow - corrected BAA due date contradiction - Added descriptive language for attachment #6 Privacy Plan