Active Solicitation · DEPT OF DEFENSE

    RF Architectures Applying Photonic Timing and Routing (RAAPTR)

    Sol. DARPA-PS-26-126SolicitationARLINGTON, VA
    Open · 42d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    42
    closes Aug 24, 2026
    POSTED
    Jul 10, 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 developing RF system architectures that utilize optical timing precision for mobile defense platforms. Proposals should focus on advanced photonic oscillators and analog components, excluding non-optical microwave generation methods. Interested parties must request a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) addendum for further details.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    DARPA-PS-26-126
    Notice Type
    Solicitation
    Posted Date
    July 10, 2026
    Response Deadline
    August 24, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC12
    Contract Code
    97AE
    Primary Contact
    RAAPTR PS Coordinator
    State
    VA
    ZIP Code
    222032114
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals to develop radiofrequency (RF) system architectures that employ and maintain optical timing precision in form factors and ruggedness traceable to compact mobile land, air, and space-based defense platforms. Proposals to the Radiofrequency (RF) Architectures Applying Photonic Timing and Routing (RAAPTR) program should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in vibration-hardened, ultra-low phase noise photonic oscillators; vibration-hardened, low phase noise ancillary analog and mixed-signal components; and high-performance analog and digital subsystem architectures that apply RAAPTR components to defense-relevant use cases and mission capabilities. Specifically excluded is research that advances non-optical methods of microwave generation or that results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. A Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) addendum provides additional details on the RAAPTR program. Please see Attachment A of this Program Solicitation (PS) for instructions on how to request the CUI Addendum. The Proposer must request the CUI Addendum by the deadline stated in the Overview section.

    Key dates

    1. July 10, 2026Posted Date
    2. August 24, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    RF Architectures Applying Photonic Timing and Routing (RAAPTR) 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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