Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    GENERATIVE OPTOGENETICS (GO) WORKING GROUP

    Sol. DARPA-SN-26-27Special NoticeARLINGTON, VA
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Jan 26, 2026
    POSTED
    Jan 5, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541714
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AC12
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking facilitators for working groups focused on biosecurity, regulatory policy, and commercialization within the Generative Optogenetics program. This initiative aims to address the challenges and opportunities presented by advancements in bioengineering technology, ensuring responsible development and governance.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    DARPA-SN-26-27
    Notice Type
    Special Notice
    Posted Date
    January 5, 2026
    Response Deadline
    January 26, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541714AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC12
    State
    VA
    ZIP Code
    222032114
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Generative Optogenetics (GO) program is seeking facilitators to establish and manage working groups dedicated to each of the following topic areas: (1) Biosecurity, (2) Regulatory Policy, and (3) Commercialization. GO represents a groundbreaking advancement in bioengineering, with the potential to revolutionize fields such as defense, agriculture, biomanufacturing, and space exploration. For the technologies emerging from GO to have maximal beneficial impact, there must be clear pathways to commercialization, which necessitates both capital investments and clear regulatory policy. However, the unprecedented capabilities of GO technology raise critical concerns of misuse, complex regulatory questions, and risks of adversarial capital. To address these challenges, DARPA plans to establish dedicated working groups that will inform responsible development, deployment, governance, and financing of technologies developed under the GO program.

    Key dates

    1. January 5, 2026Posted Date
    2. January 26, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    GENERATIVE OPTOGENETICS (GO) WORKING GROUP 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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