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381 federal contract opportunities classified as defense research.

DEPT OF DEFENSE

BORDEAUX PROGRAM SOLICITATION

Archived

AI Summary

The Bordeaux Program Solicitation by DARPA is officially closed, and no submissions will be accepted. This notice serves to inform all prospective proposers that any submissions received prior to this amendment will not be reviewed. For further inquiries, contact Mark Jones at DARPA.

VA

Posted Aug 27, 2026Due Aug 27, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-PS-26-20

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

FY2022-2026 DTRA CHEMICAL / BIOLOGICAL TECHNOLOGIES BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Archived

AI Summary

The DTRA Chemical/Biological Technologies Broad Agency Announcement invites proposals for projects that meet Technology Readiness Levels 3-6. This five-year open solicitation aims to identify innovative solutions for chemical and biological defense capabilities, with a focus on transitioning successful projects to join…

VA

Posted Aug 25, 2026Due Aug 16, 2022SolicitationNAICS 5417Sol: HDTRA122S0002

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

FIREFOX PROPOSERS DAY

Active

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 is aimed at potential proposers and requires advance registration, limited to three attendees per organization.

VA

Posted Aug 25, 2026Due Sep 11, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541714Sol: DARPA-SN-26-112

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

RESILIENT

Active

AI Summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative research concepts in 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 combined. Interested parties should s…

VA

Posted Aug 21, 2026Due Oct 19, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-PA-25-07-04

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

RFI FOR NEXT GENERATION HYPERSONIC CRUISE MISSILES

Active

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is seeking responses to an RFI for next generation hypersonic cruise missiles. This initiative aims to refine technical requirements and inform the acquisition strategy for a potential DARPA program. Industry participation is encouraged to foster innovative teaming arrangements among defense c…

VA

Posted Aug 20, 2026Due Oct 6, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-SN-26-93

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

DISRUPTIONEERING PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

Active

AI Summary

The DARPA DSO is seeking proposals for high-risk, high-payoff research initiatives aimed at national security applications. This solicitation allows for rapid investment in innovative concepts, with a focus on specific technical domains. Interested parties can find more information on DARPA's website.

VA

Posted Aug 19, 2026Due Sep 29, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-PA-25-07

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

RF ARCHITECTURES APPLYING PHOTONIC TIMING AND ROUTING (RAAPTR)

Archived

AI Summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative proposals for developing RF system architectures that utilize optical timing precision for defense applications. Proposals should focus on advanced photonic oscillators and subsystem architectures for mobile platforms. Research advancing non-op…

VA

Posted Aug 13, 2026Due Aug 24, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-PS-26-126

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

FOX TAIL INDUSTRY DAY

Archived

AI Summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting an Industry Day on August 31, 2026, to discuss the Fox Tail program. This event is aimed at potential proposers and will provide insights into the upcoming Program Solicitation. Registration is required to attend, and the event will take place in Arlingto…

VA

Posted Aug 12, 2026Due Aug 24, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-SN-26-109

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

FUTURE PROGRAM: INTRINSIC MARKET RESILIENCE (IMR)

Active

AI Summary

The Intrinsic Market Resilience (IMR) program seeks to develop methods to protect economic sectors from attacks exploiting market interfaces. It aims to combine automation with rigorous modeling to identify weaknesses and recommend repairs, ensuring market stability against adversaries. This opportunity is a Source Sou…

VA

Posted Aug 11, 2026Due Aug 31, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541714Sol: DARPA-SN-26-110

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

SELECTIVE HARNESSING OF INTRINSIC NEUROPLASTICITY ENGINEERING (SHINE) INFORMATION SESSION

Archived

AI Summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting an Information Session on the Selective Harnessing of Intrinsic Neuroplasticity Engineering (SHINE) Disruption Opportunity. This session will provide insights into the objectives for potential proposers and will take place via webcast on August 25, 2026. …

VA

Posted Aug 6, 2026Due Aug 14, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-SN-26-111

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: ALGORITHMS AND ABSTRACTION FOR PHOTONIC PROCESSING

Archived

AI Summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking information on the development of algorithms for photonic integrated circuits (PICs). This RFI focuses on algorithm-hardware co-design to enhance future Department of War capabilities. Interested parties should provide insights into their expertise in thi…

VA

Posted Aug 3, 2026Due Aug 20, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-SN-26-107

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

ERIS SHOPPING NOTICE - THERMAL MANAGEMENT

Active

AI Summary

The Department of Defense's DARPA is seeking innovative thermal management solutions that can disrupt existing thermodynamic limits for various applications. This is an active search for foundational mechanisms, with submissions reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested parties should refer to DARPA-PS-25-05 for submissi…

VA

Posted Jul 31, 2026Due Sep 30, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-SN-26-103

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

RESILIENT INFORMATION SESSION

Archived

AI Summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting an Information Session on August 24, 2026, to discuss the objectives of the upcoming Resilient Disruption Opportunity. This session will be conducted via a prerecorded webcast, and advance registration is required for attendance. Interested parties should…

VA

Posted Jul 30, 2026Due Aug 17, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-SN-26-106

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

CONVERGENCE SPECIAL NOTICE

Archived

AI Summary

The Convergence program by DARPA focuses on developing advanced environmental microbial biosensors to detect hazards in operational environments. It integrates biology and engineering, aiming for safe deployment and regulatory approval. The program involves collaboration among synthetic biologists, environmental scient…

VA

Posted Jul 30, 2026Due Aug 6, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541714Sol: DARPA-SN-26-108

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

ADVANCED RESEARCH ANNOUNCEMENT (ARA) TITLE: ADVANCED TRACKING ARCHITECTURE USING AI (ATA-AI)

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of the Air Force is seeking innovative research proposals for advanced tracking architectures utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning. This presolicitation is open until July 12, 2029, with a total funding of approximately $99 million. Interested parties should submit white papers to align…

NY

Posted Jul 29, 2026PresolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: FA875024S7004

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

Protein ENGineering (PENG) Proposer Day

Archived

AI Summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting a Proposers Day on August 10, 2026, to discuss the Protein ENGineering (PENG) program. This event aims to inform potential proposers about the program's objectives and encourage collaboration among organizations with relevant expertise. Registration is re…

VA

Posted Jul 20, 2026Due Jul 31, 2026Special NoticeNAICS 541715Sol: DARPA-SN-26-102

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

Quantum Sensing and Enabling Tech ANTX

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is announcing a Special Notice for the Quantum Sensing and Enabling Tech ANTX. This notice aims to engage stakeholders and identify potential partners from various sectors to discuss novel technologies and capabilities. No responses are required, but suggestions for refining the test plan and …

SC

Posted Jul 20, 2026Due Jul 21, 2026Special NoticeSol: FY26-102

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION- RAND NATIONAL DEFENSE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (NDRI)

Archived

AI Summary

The RAND Corporation's National Defense Research Institute (NDRI) provides essential research and analysis for the Department of War and other agencies. This opportunity emphasizes the unique capabilities of NDRI as a Federally Funded Research Development Center, highlighting its strategic role in supporting defense-re…

VA

Posted Jul 16, 2026JustificationNAICS 541715Sol: WHS-2025-1564

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

ADVANCING SYSTEMS OF SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES FOR RAPID ADOPTION (ASTRA)

Archived

AI Summary

The Department of the Air Force is seeking innovative research proposals for the Advancing Systems of Systems Technologies for Rapid Adoption (ASTRA) initiative. This presolicitation aims to develop algorithms and methodologies for integrating Systems of Systems. The total funding is approximately $200M, with individua…

NY

Posted Jul 16, 2026PresolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: FA875023S7007

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DEPT OF DEFENSE

Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE)

Archived

AI Summary

The DICE program by the Department of Defense aims to develop decentralized coordination and local inference control algorithms for AI agents. This initiative focuses on creating scalable, adaptive systems capable of executing long-term missions in contested environments while ensuring human oversight. The program seek…

VA

Posted Jul 14, 2026Due Aug 25, 2026SolicitationNAICS 541715Sol: HR001126S0010

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