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Notice ID: 3cc8e09b65444a24af6c0b6b0517c2c2Solicitation

DARPA Research Solutions Opening

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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.

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Award Overview

Contacts

Contracting Officer

Primary Contact

BAA Coordinator

Documents

Files (5)

  • 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

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  • 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