DARPA Research Solutions Opening
Key Takeaways
- Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
- Work to be performed in ARLINGTON, VA
- Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Contract Details
- Notice ID
- DARPA-PA-26-08
- Opportunity Type
- Solicitation
- Agency
- DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Sub-Agency
- DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)
- Office
- DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
- Posted Date
- Thursday, September 3, 2026
- Response Deadline
- Tuesday, June 1, 2027
- PSC Code
- AC11
- Set-Aside
- Full & Open Competition
- Place of Performance
- ARLINGTON, VA, 222032114
- Status
- Active
Description
This Research Solutions Opening (RSO) aims to strengthen the DARPA Program Manager (PM) community by engaging academic researchers capable of addressing DARPA's hard problems. PMs that are passionate about tackling the most complex technical challenges, pushing the boundaries of science and technology, and shaping the future of defense and innovation. Together, through this effort, we will pioneer revolutionary solutions, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and empower the brightest minds to make the impossible possible. This RSO also seeks to fund the independent research ideas of these passionate researchers. This RSO is limited to Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) candidates and proposals from accredited U.S. colleges and universities.
Why This Opportunity Matters
The Department of DEFENSE is actively seeking qualified contractors for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences (except nanotechnology and biotechnology) in ARLINGTON, VA.
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