Active Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    DARPA RESEARCH SOLUTIONS OPENING

    Sol. DARPA-PA-26-08SolicitationARLINGTON, VA
    Open · 364d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    364
    closes Jun 1, 2027
    POSTED
    Jun 2, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541715
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AC11
    Product & service classification

    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. It is limited to Intergovernmental Personnel Act candidates, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to advance science and technology.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    DARPA-PA-26-08
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Posted Date
    June 2, 2026
    Response Deadline
    June 1, 2027
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC11
    Primary Contact
    BAA Coordinator
    State
    VA
    ZIP Code
    222032114
    AI Product/Service
    service

    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.

    Key dates

    1. June 2, 2026Posted Date
    2. June 1, 2027Proposals / Responses Due

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    DARPA RESEARCH SOLUTIONS OPENING is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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