Notice ID: 3cc8e09b65444a24af6c0b6b0517c2c2Solicitation
DARPA Research Solutions Opening
Active, responses due . Full description on SAM.gov.
Overview
- Response deadline
- 7:59 PM EDT
- Posted
- September 3, 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
- AC11: NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH
- Last updated
- Oct 28, 2026
- First published
- Last updated on SAM.gov
Identifiers
- Solicitation number
- DARPA-PA-26-08
- Notice ID
- 3cc8e09b65444a24af6c0b6b0517c2c2
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.
Award Overview
Contacts
Contracting Officer
Primary Contact
BAA Coordinator
Documents
Files (5)
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DARPA RSO FAQs 3 Sep 2026.pdf
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DARPA-PA-26-08.pdf
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SAMPLE_OT_R__-_Streamlined-fixed_-_2025.02.28.docx
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Attachment_2_Oral_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template_20260602.docx
348 KBAdded in Solicitation version 1Posted - Download
Attachment_1_Written_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template_20260602.docx
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Additional Details
Solicitation Number
DARPA-PA-26-08
Archive Date
Jul 1, 2027
Office Address
ARLINGTON, VA, 222032114