DSO PITCH DAY SOLICITATION

AI Summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking proposals for its DSO Pitch Day, aimed at funding innovative short-term research efforts that could evolve into significant DARPA programs. This opportunity encourages participation from small businesses and non-traditional performers to enhance national security through scientific advancements.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: DARPA-PA-26-01
Notice Type: Solicitation
Posted Date: October 16, 2025
Response Deadline: October 27, 2025
NAICS Code: 541715 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: AC11
Issuing Office: DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Sub-Agency: DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Primary Contact: BAA Coordinator
City: ARLINGTON
State: VA
ZIP Code: 222032114
AI Product/Service: service

Description

The mission of DARPA’s Defense Science Office (DSO) is to identify and sponsor scientific discovery to fuel innovation in research and development for defense. DSO develops and executes an aggressive and forward-leaning portfolio that accelerates the development and maturation of scientific advances across a broad set of technical areas to create asymmetric advantage for U.S. National Security. DSO aims to create strategic surprise by pushing technology toward its fundamental scientific limits, thereby expanding the art of the possible. In addition, DSO looks for transformative trends at the global scale and their potential impact on our nation.
The goals of the DSO Pitch Day are to: 1. fund proposals for targeted, short-term efforts with the potential to grow into groundbreaking new DARPA programs, and 2. employ an acquisition strategy to encourage participation by new and first-time or non-traditional proposers. This funding opportunity will aim to broaden DARPA’s reach with small businesses, educational institutions, and other non-traditional performers to break down barriers of entry for performers new to DARPA and the national security space.

NOTE: Due date reflected is for Abstract submissions (10/27/2025 at 12:00PM ET noon).

Key dates

October 16, 2025Posted Date
October 27, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

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defense research scientific discovery national security technology development innovation funding

Frequently asked questions

DSO PITCH DAY SOLICITATION is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.