Closed Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO)

    Sol. DARPA-PS-26-13SolicitationARLINGTON, VA
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Mar 17, 2026
    POSTED
    Mar 6, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541715
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AC12
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative proposals for research on very large-scale photonic circuits. The focus is on revolutionary advances rather than evolutionary improvements. A Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Addendum is included, detailing key technical aspects relevant to the program's goals.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    DARPA-PS-26-13
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Posted Date
    March 6, 2026
    Response Deadline
    March 17, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC12
    Contract Code
    97AE
    Primary Contact
    PICASSO PS Coordinator
    State
    VA
    ZIP Code
    222032114
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the area of very large-scale photonic circuits. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. This solicitation includes a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Addendum that contains key technical details relevant to the program goals and objectives.

    Key dates

    1. March 6, 2026Posted Date
    2. March 17, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO) 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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