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Atomically Precise Molecules (APM)

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Due Dec 18, 2026·Posted Oct 9, 2026

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DARPA is soliciting research proposals for the Atomically Precise Molecules (APM) program to develop new synthesis techniques for polymeric materials and nonlinear optical (NLO) materials, with work performed in VA.
The program is a 36-month effort divided into Phase 1 (12 months) and Phase 2 (24 months), with an estimated period of performance start of April 1, 2027.
Key dates: Abstract due October 27, 2026; Proposal due December 18, 2026; Anticipated Oral Presentations January 5-20, 2027.
The solicitation is issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) under solicitation number DARPA-PS-26-141.
Proposals must be submitted through the Broad Agency Announcement Tool (BAAT) and must include Attachments C, D, E, F, G, and H, plus oral presentation slides.
The award instrument will be an Other Transaction for Prototype Agreements under 10 U.S.C. 4022.
Requirement: CMMC Level 2 (Self-Assessment) is required, with an optional Phase 1 CMMC Milestone of up to $25,000 for achieving compliance.
Requirement: Non-U.S. organizations cannot participate in this solicitation.

Pre-bid: Sep 30
Term: 36 months
Method: Solicitation
Documents: 16 files

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APM PS Coordinator

apm@darpa.milEmail

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DARPA-PS-26-141

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What this bid is asking for

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Develop new synthesis techniques for polymeric materials that enable programmable precision polymers (PPPs) with control over sequence, orientation, and composition.
Demonstrate a revolutionary nonlinear optical (NLO) material that meets or exceeds program metrics, including n3r33 ≥ 8000 pm/V and optical loss of 1 dB/cm.
Integrate the NLO material into a functional electro-optic modulator provided by the government, demonstrating VpiL ≤ 0.0005 V/cm and bandwidth ≥ 10^12 Hz.
Deliver prototype materials, data, and reports at specified milestones, and participate in oral presentations, demonstrations, and design reviews.

Posted Scope of Work

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the areas of new synthesis techniques for polymeric materials and nonlinear optical (NLO) materials. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in material synthesis with the ability to scale to quantities relevant for application integration, culminating in the development of a prototype demonstration of a revolutionary NLO material integrated into a functional government-provided electro-optic modulator. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice, or research that pivots on exceptional claims that cannot be technically justified in the proposal. This includes:

• Proposals aiming to employ solely inorganic materials without a polymeric component

• Proposals aiming to modify/repurpose existing NLO materials resulting in incremental improvements to the state-of-the-art (SoA)

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The APM program aims to catalyze future materials capabilities through scalable programmable precision polymer (PPP) synthesis approaches where sequence, orientation, and composition are programmable. Phase 1 (12 months) focuses on developing PPP synthesis capabilities and demonstrating an NLO material with metrics including n3r33 ≥ 3000 pm/V and optical loss of 1 dB/cm. Phase 2 (24 months) focuses on expanding synthesis capabilities to develop a revolutionary NLO material with n3r33 ≥ 8000 pm/V and optical loss of 1 dB/cm, and integrating it into a modulator demonstrating VpiL ≤ 0.0005 V/cm and bandwidth ≥ 10^12 Hz. The program includes four technology demonstrations, two design reviews, and independent verification and validation (IV&V) by a government team. Proposals must address four pillars: Generalizability, Polymer design, Material design, and Technology sustainability.

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Questions & answers

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What is the proposal due date?

The proposal due date is December 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Can non-US entities participate as a subcontractor?

Foreign entities may not perform research and development (R&D) tasks as primes, subcontractors, or team members. However, foreign commercial vendors are permitted if they are strictly providing standard commercial products or services.

What type of award instrument will be used?

The types of instruments that may be awarded are Other Transaction for Prototype Agreements under 10 U.S.C. 4022.

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Atomically Precise Molecules (APM)

Department of DefenseIssuing agency·Virginia·via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API

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Due Dec 18, 2026·Posted Oct 9, 2026

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DARPA is soliciting research proposals for the Atomically Precise Molecules (APM) program to develop new synthesis techniques for polymeric materials and nonlinear optical (NLO) materials, with work performed in VA.
The program is a 36-month effort divided into Phase 1 (12 months) and Phase 2 (24 months), with an estimated period of performance start of April 1, 2027.
Key dates: Abstract due October 27, 2026; Proposal due December 18, 2026; Anticipated Oral Presentations January 5-20, 2027.
The solicitation is issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) under solicitation number DARPA-PS-26-141.
Proposals must be submitted through the Broad Agency Announcement Tool (BAAT) and must include Attachments C, D, E, F, G, and H, plus oral presentation slides.
The award instrument will be an Other Transaction for Prototype Agreements under 10 U.S.C. 4022.
Requirement: CMMC Level 2 (Self-Assessment) is required, with an optional Phase 1 CMMC Milestone of up to $25,000 for achieving compliance.
Requirement: Non-U.S. organizations cannot participate in this solicitation.

Pre-bid: Sep 30
Term: 36 months
Method: Solicitation
Documents: 16 files

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APM PS Coordinator

apm@darpa.milEmail

Location:

VA 222032114

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Notice

88e00619c0dd436d9158d4d1f94ca2f5

DARPA-PS-26-141

Method

Solicitation

Duration

36 months

Documents

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APM_Proposers_Day_Combined_Slides.pdfPDF

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DARPA-PS-26-141_APM_FAQ_V1_07OCT2026.pdfPDF

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DARPA-PS-26-141_APM_Attachment_J_APM_CUI_Guide.pdfPDF

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DARPA-PS-26-141_APM_Attachment_A_Abstract.docxDOCX

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DARPA-PS-26-141_APM_Attachment_C_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_I_Template_Technical.docxDOCX

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DARPA-PS-26-141_APM_Attachment_E_Price_Detail_Spreadsheet.xlsxXLSX

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DARPA-PS-26-141_APM_Attachment_D_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_II_Template_Price.docxDOCX

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DARPA-PS-26-141_APM_Attachment_G_Task_Description_Document__TDD__Template.docxDOCX

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DARPA-PS-26-141_APM_Enclosure_2_Proposer_Checklist.docxDOCX

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DARPA-PS-26-141_APM_Enclosure_1_DARPA_BAAT_Submission_Portal_Guide.docxDOCX

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DARPA-PS-26-141_APM_Attachment_F_Other_Transaction_Certifications.docxDOCX

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DARPA-PS-26-141_APM_Attachment_B_Proposal_Summary_Slide.pptxPPTX

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DARPA-PS-26-141_APM_Attachment_I_Model_Other_Transaction_for_Prototype.docxDOCX

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DARPA-PS-26-141_APM_Attachment_H_Schedule_of_Milestones_and_Payments.docxDOCX

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What this bid is asking for

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Develop new synthesis techniques for polymeric materials that enable programmable precision polymers (PPPs) with control over sequence, orientation, and composition.
Demonstrate a revolutionary nonlinear optical (NLO) material that meets or exceeds program metrics, including n3r33 ≥ 8000 pm/V and optical loss of 1 dB/cm.
Integrate the NLO material into a functional electro-optic modulator provided by the government, demonstrating VpiL ≤ 0.0005 V/cm and bandwidth ≥ 10^12 Hz.
Deliver prototype materials, data, and reports at specified milestones, and participate in oral presentations, demonstrations, and design reviews.

Posted Scope of Work

• Proposals aiming to employ solely inorganic materials without a polymeric component

• Proposals aiming to modify/repurpose existing NLO materials resulting in incremental improvements to the state-of-the-art (SoA)

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Questions & answers

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What is the proposal due date?

The proposal due date is December 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Can non-US entities participate as a subcontractor?

What type of award instrument will be used?

The types of instruments that may be awarded are Other Transaction for Prototype Agreements under 10 U.S.C. 4022.

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Awardee

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Atomically Precise Molecules (APM)

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Publish Date

Oct 9, 2026

Descriptions

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Last Modified Date: Oct 9, 2026

Modified Date

Oct 9, 2026

Response Date

Dec 18, 2026

Modifications

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Response Time Zone

America/New_York

Response Date Actual

Dec 18, 2026

Solicitation Number

DARPA-PS-26-141

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Atomically Precise Molecules (APM)

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