DA
DEF Advanced Research Projects Agcy
United States
DARPA Research Solutions Opening
Sep 3, 2026·SAM-3cc8e09b65444a24af6c0b6b0517c2c2
Open
Services
Solicitation
E-submission
232 days leftPublishedDeadline
Sep 3, 2026Jun 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.
Tender details
DA
DEF Advanced Research Projects Agcy
United States
Notice type
Contract notice
Published
Sep 3, 2026
Deadline
Jun 1, 2027
Contract type
Services
Main activity
Defence
Solicitation no.
DARPA-PA-26-08
NAICS
R&D services (541715)
Contracting office
ARLINGTON, VA
Contact
BAA CoordinatorDARPARSO@darpa.mil