What types of research does the IARPA Contracting Office prioritize?

IARPA focuses on multidisciplinary research that addresses critical intelligence gaps, including advanced machine learning, biotechnology, superconducting electronics, and signal processing.

Do I need a security clearance to work with IARPA?

While many IARPA research programs are unclassified, the ability to obtain or hold a facility security clearance is often essential for vendors transitioning research into operational intelligence environments.

How are IARPA solicitations typically structured?

IARPA primarily utilizes Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs) to solicit proposals for innovative research, allowing for flexible technical approaches rather than rigid, pre-defined specifications.

INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS ACTIVITY · Contracting Office

IARPA CONTRACTING OFFICE

40 solicitations and awards tracked for this contracting office.

Contracting office40 solicitationsUnder INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS ACTIVITY

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Federal procurement data

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INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED

INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS ACTIVITY

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OFFICE

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE

About

Acquisition authority and contracting profile of IARPA CONTRACTING OFFICE.

The IARPA Contracting Office facilitates high-risk, high-payoff research projects aimed at solving complex intelligence community challenges. Vendors compete for opportunities involving advanced data analytics, quantum computing, neuroscience, and innovative sensor technologies that push the boundaries of current scientific capabilities.

Hierarchy: INTELLIGENCE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS ACTIVITY · OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE.

Contracting officers at this office issue solicitations under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Vendors must be registered in the federal procurement system with a valid CAGE code to receive awards.

Opportunity activity heatmap (2024-present)

Monthly posted opportunity volume from 2024 onward. Darker = more indexed records.

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