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402 government contract opportunities classified as defense research. Updated daily.

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393 federal contract opportunities classified as defense research.

DEPT OF DEFENSE

OPTOELECTRONICS, POWER ELECTRONICS AND RADIATION EFFECTS

Active

AI Summary

The Naval Research Laboratory seeks proposals for a Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract focused on optoelectronics, power electronics, and radiation effects research. The contract includes a base period of 12 months with four optional extensions, totaling five years. This RFP is a follow-on requirement and is subject to fundi…

DC

Posted Sep 16, 2026Due Oct 16, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: N0017326R0008

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

BEAMERS INDUSTRY DAY ANNOUNCEMENT

Active

AI Summary

DARPA is hosting an Industry Day for the BEAMERS program on September 30, 2026, in Arlington, VA. This event aims to provide information on the program and facilitate discussions on capabilities and teaming opportunities. Advanced registration is required for participation.

VA

Posted Sep 14, 2026Due Sep 23, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-SN-26-122

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

DARPA "Venture Horizons" Request for Information

Active

AI Summary

DARPA is seeking qualified investors for the 'Venture Horizons' initiative through this Request for Information. The goal is to identify talent for continued investment in DARPA technologies. Interested parties should refer to the attached presentation for further details.

VA

Posted Sep 14, 2026Due Oct 9, 2026Special NoticeSol: DARPA_09142026

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

DARPA SURGICAL COMPETITION (DSC) INDUSTRY DAY

Archived

AI Summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will host an Industry Day for the DARPA Surgical Competition on September 22, 2026. This event is aimed at potential competitors and will include both in-person and virtual attendance options. Advance registration is required for participation.

VA

Posted Sep 11, 2026Due Sep 16, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541714Sol: DARPA-SN-26-125

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

DISRUPTIONEERING PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

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AI Summary

The DARPA DSO is seeking proposals for high-risk, high-payoff research initiatives aimed at national security applications. This solicitation will enable rapid investigation of new concepts through Disruption Opportunities (DOs), targeting specific technical domains for innovative research leading to prototype demonstr…

VA

Posted Sep 11, 2026Due Oct 30, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-PA-25-07

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

INDUSTRY DAY: DARPA DOCUMENTATION & DECISION SUPPORT SPRINT (D2)

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AI Summary

The Biological Technologies Office of DARPA is hosting an Industry Day for the Documentation and Decision Support Sprint. This event is aimed at potential competitors and requires advance registration. All times are in Eastern Standard Time.

VA

Posted Sep 11, 2026Due Sep 20, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541714Sol: DARPA-SN-26-118

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

FIREFOX PROPOSERS DAY

Archived

AI Summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting an in-person Proposers Day for the Firefox Program on September 21, 2026, in Arlington, VA. This event aims to engage potential proposers and includes a Contracting Q&A session. Advance registration is required, limited to three attendees per organization…

VA

Posted Sep 10, 2026Due Sep 11, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541714Sol: DARPA-SN-26-112

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

AUTOMATED PROCESSES FOR KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY AND INFORMATION RETRIEVAL

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of the Air Force is seeking innovative research proposals for automated processes in knowledge discovery and information retrieval. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is open until September 2029, with a total funding of approximately $99 million. Interested parties should submit white papers to the sp…

NY

Posted Sep 9, 2026PresolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: FA875024S7006

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

TTO OFFICE-WIDE SOLICITATION PROPOSERS DAY

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AI Summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting a Proposers Day to inform potential proposers about the TTO Office-Wide Solicitation. This event aims to accelerate the development of advanced platforms and weapons to enhance U.S. military capabilities. Interested parties should refer to the solicitatio…

VA

Posted Sep 9, 2026Due Sep 29, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-SN-26-105

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

SYSTEM DELTA 84 (SYD 84/MT) MEDIUM EARTH ORBIT MISSILE WARNING / MISSILE TRACKING EPOCH 3 AND EPOCH 4, REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

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AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking industry feedback through an RFI for the System Delta 84 Medium Earth Orbit Missile Warning and Tracking capabilities. This effort focuses on production feasibility for Epochs 3 and 4, encouraging responses on various system architecture elements. Interested parties should submit th…

CA

Posted Sep 8, 2026Due Dec 2, 2026Sources SoughtNAICS 541715Sol: FA8810-RFI-26-SYD84-E3E4

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND NEXT GENERATION DISTRIBUTED COMMAND AND CONTROL

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of the Air Force is seeking proposals for a Broad Agency Announcement focused on advancing artificial intelligence and distributed command and control capabilities. This initiative aims to enhance decision-making processes across various operational levels, with a total funding of approximately $99 milli…

NY

Posted Sep 8, 2026PresolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: FA875023S7006

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

RESILIENT ULTRA SHORT PULSED LASER SOURCES - RFI

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AI Summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking information on compact, rugged millijoule class ultra-short pulsed lasers through this Request for Information (RFI). The focus is on identifying approaches to develop fieldable lasers and maintain mode-locking under environmental challenges. Responses wi…

VA

Posted Sep 8, 2026Due Nov 20, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-SN-26-124

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

ATOMICALLY PRECISE MOLECULES (APM) PROPOSERS DAY

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AI Summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will host a hybrid Proposers Day on September 30, 2026, to introduce the APM program and facilitate interaction among researchers. The event aims to promote collaboration and will include presentations and team-building opportunities. Interested parties should check…

VA

Posted Sep 8, 2026Due Sep 23, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-SN-26-123

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

FUTURE PROGRAM: FIREFOX

Archived

AI Summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is issuing a Special Notice regarding the forthcoming Firefox program, focusing on additional research areas of interest within the Biological Technologies Office. Interested parties should monitor https://sam.gov/ for the solicitation release.

VA

Posted Sep 4, 2026Due Sep 11, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541714Sol: DARPA-SN-26-113

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

RESILIENT

Active

AI Summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative research proposals for accelerated materials testing and prediction for concrete. This opportunity is part of the Disruptioneering program, with a total award value of up to $2,000,000 for Phase 1 and Phase 2. Interested parties should submit t…

VA

Posted Sep 4, 2026Due Oct 19, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-PA-25-07-04

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

DARPA RESEARCH SOLUTIONS OPENING

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AI Summary

The DARPA Research Solutions Opening invites academic researchers to address complex technical challenges in defense. This solicitation aims to foster collaboration and fund innovative research ideas from accredited U.S. colleges and universities, focusing on pioneering solutions and advancing science and technology.

VA

Posted Sep 3, 2026Due Jun 1, 2027SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-PA-26-08

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

SELECTIVE HARNESSING OF INTRINSIC NEUROPLASTICITY ENGINEERING (SHINE)

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AI Summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative research concepts in targeted neuroplasticity through a Disruption Opportunity. Awards will be made under the Program Announcement for Disruptioneering, with a maximum value of $2,000,000 per award. This opportunity is focused on advancing neur…

VA

Posted Sep 3, 2026Due Oct 9, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-PA-25-07-06

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

DEPARTMENT OF WAR (DOW) SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR)/ SMALL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (STTR) PROGRAM SOLICITATIONS (AMENDMENT 03))

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of War's SBIR/STTR Program is soliciting proposals to stimulate technological innovation and strengthen small businesses in defense R&D. Amendments provide updates on evaluation processes and programmatic changes. Proposers should review the full solicitation and register for updates. New research topics…

VA

Posted Sep 2, 2026Due Apr 22, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)Sol: W5170126R0001

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

TTO OFFICE-WIDE SOLICITATION 2026

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AI Summary

The Department of Defense's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is soliciting proposals to redefine warfare through the development of advanced platforms and weapons. This initiative aims to provide the U.S. with overwhelming advantages in battlespaces. Interested parties should prepare to submit proposals by the…

VA

Posted Aug 31, 2026Due Jun 17, 2027SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-PS-26-123

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

DEFENSE SCIENCES OFFICE (DSO) OFFICE-WIDE BAA

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AI Summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking proposals for innovative research that leads to revolutionary advances in science and technology for national security applications. Proposals should focus on groundbreaking approaches rather than evolutionary improvements. This opportunity is categorized…

VA

Posted Aug 28, 2026Due Aug 27, 2027SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: HR001126S0015

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