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DARPA Research Solutions Opening

DEPT OF DEFENSE · Solicitation DARPA-PA-26-08 · NAICS 541715 · Unrestricted (full and open) · Responses due 01 June 2027

Solicitation details

Solicitation number	DARPA-PA-26-08
Notice ID	3cc8e09b65444a24af6c0b6b0517c2c2
Agency	DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier	DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)
Contracting office	DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
NAICS code	541715
Product / service code (PSC)	AC11
Set-aside	Unrestricted (full and open)
Notice type	Solicitation
Posted	03 September 2026
Response deadline	01 June 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.

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