Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    MICROSYSTEMS EXPLORATION

    Sol. DARPA-PA-25-01SolicitationARLINGTON, VA
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Oct 15, 2025
    POSTED
    Oct 16, 2024
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541715
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AC11
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a solicitation for the Microsystems Exploration program, aimed at developing high-risk, high-reward technologies that can lead to significant advancements in materials, devices, and microsystems. This initiative is designed to support DARPA's mission of fostering innovation and preventing strategic surprises. The program encourages rapid responses and smaller, targeted investments, with awards expected to be made within 120 days following each Microsystems Exploration topic announcement. The relevant NAICS code for this opportunity is 541715.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    DARPA-PA-25-01
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Posted Date
    October 16, 2024
    Response Deadline
    October 15, 2025
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC11
    Contract Code
    97AE
    Primary Contact
    Dr. Whitney Mason
    State
    VA
    ZIP Code
    222032114

    Description

    MTO seeks to develop high-risk, high-reward technologies that enable revolutionary advances in materials, devices, and microsystems and continue DARPA’s mission of creating and preventing strategic surprise. In order to capitalize rapidly on new opportunities, DARPA announces the Microsystems Exploration program which calls for faster responses with smaller, targeted investments. Microsystems Exploration awards will be made within 120 days of each Microsystems Exploration topic (µE) announcement.

    Key dates

    1. October 16, 2024Posted Date
    2. October 15, 2025Proposals / Responses Due

    Frequently asked questions

    MICROSYSTEMS EXPLORATION 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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