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DEPT OF DEFENSE › DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) › DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

DARPA Research Solutions Opening

Key facts

Response deadline
Jun 1, 2027
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Set-aside
Not stated
Notice type
Solicitation
Posted on SAM.gov
Sep 3, 2026
Archives Jul 1, 2027

Description

This Research Solutions Opening (RSO) aims to strengthen the DARPA Program Manager (PM) community by engaging academic researchers capable of addressing DARPA's hard problems. PMs that are passionate about tackling the most complex technical challenges, pushing the boundaries of science and technology, and shaping the future of defense and innovation. Together, through this effort, we will pioneer revolutionary solutions, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and empower the brightest minds to make the impossible possible. This RSO also seeks to fund the independent research ideas of these passionate researchers. This RSO is limited to Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) candidates and proposals from accredited U.S. colleges and universities.

From SAM.gov’s daily data file, as published on Oct 24, 2026 (UTC).

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Record dates

Posted on SAM.gov: Sep 3, 2026
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First recorded by BidLookup: Oct 8, 2026
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Last confirmed: Oct 23, 2026
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Description as published: Oct 24, 2026 (UTC)
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Record

Solicitation number
DARPA-PA-26-08
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NAICS
541715 · Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Product/service code
AC11 · NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH
Contracting office
ARLINGTON, VA 222032114
SAM.gov notice ID
3cc8e09b65444a24af6c0b6b0517c2c2