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Notice ID: 5bba7ef2b0ac4a908bf699b2003afb8dSolicitationArchived

Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO)

Archived on September 6, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.

Overview

Response deadline
1:00 PM EST
Posted
March 6, 2026
Notice type
Solicitation
NAICS
541715: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Agency
Department of WarDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)

Notice details

Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
PSC
AC12: NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH
Last updated
Nov 2, 2026
First published
Last updated on SAM.gov

Identifiers

Solicitation number
DARPA-PS-26-13
Notice ID
5bba7ef2b0ac4a908bf699b2003afb8d

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.

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Award Overview

Contacts

Contracting Officer

Primary Contact

PICASSO PS Coordinator
PICASSO@darpa.mil

Documents

Files (17)

  • DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_FAQ_V3.pdf

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  • DARPA-PS-26-13-Amendment-02.pdf

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  • DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_C_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_I_Template_Technical_Amendment_02.docx

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  • DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_FAQ_V2.pdf

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  • DARPA-PS-26-13-Amendment-01.pdf

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  • DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_FAQ_clean_V1.pdf

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  • DARPA-PS-26-13.pdf

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  • DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_D_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_II_Template_Price_Final.docx

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  • DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_C_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_I_Template_Technical_Final.docx

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  • DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_A_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.docx

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  • DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_E_Price_Summary_Spreadsheet_Final.xlsx

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  • DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_K_CUI_Materials_Request_Form.docx

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  • DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_I_Model_Other_Transaction_for_Prototype.docx

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  • DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_H_Schedule_of_Milestones_and_Payments.docx

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  • DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_G_Task_Description_Document__TDD__Template.docx

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  • DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_F_Other_Transaction_Certifications.docx

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  • DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_B_Proposal_Summary_Slide.pptx

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Lifecycle

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Additional Details

Solicitation Number

DARPA-PS-26-13

Archive Date

Sep 6, 2026

Office Address

ARLINGTON, VA, 222032114

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