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
- Exact time unavailable; check SAM.gov.
- 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).
Contacts
BAA Coordinator · primary
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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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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