Federal · SAM.gov · Virginia

DARPA Research Solutions Opening

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

295days left

Due Jun 2, 2027·Posted Jun 2, 2026

AI takeaways

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking academic researchers through a Research Solutions Opening (RSO) to strengthen its Program Manager community.
The place of performance is VA.
Abstracts may be submitted on a rolling basis until the closing date of June 1, 2027.
Multiple awards are anticipated under Other Transaction (OT) for Research instruments.
This RSO is limited to Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) candidates and proposals from accredited U.S. colleges and universities.
Submission of an abstract is required, and proposers must receive a written invitation from the Government to submit a full proposal.
Requirement: This RSO is limited to Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) candidates and proposals from accredited U.S. colleges and universities.

Method: Solicitation
Documents: 4 files

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Contact the buyer

BAA Coordinator

darparso@darpa.milEmail

Location:

VA 222032114

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Notice

d1155c988d264b8da5815333ffee3e7b

DARPA-PA-26-08

Method

Solicitation

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What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Submit an abstract in response to the RSO.
If invited, submit a full proposal after receiving a written request from the Government.
Proposals must come from IPA candidates or accredited U.S. colleges and universities.
Propose independent research ideas that address DARPA's hard problems.

Posted Scope of Work

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.

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The RSO aims to strengthen the DARPA Program Manager community by engaging academic researchers to tackle complex technical challenges, push the boundaries of science and technology, and shape the future of defense and innovation. It uses a two-phase solicitation process: Phase 1 requires submission of an abstract; if invited, proposers may submit a full proposal. Awards will be Other Transactions (OTs) for Research under 10 U.S.C. § 4021.

Questions & answers

AI-generated

Who is eligible to submit a proposal under this RSO?

This RSO is limited to Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) candidates and proposals from accredited U.S. colleges and universities.

What is the submission process?

Submission of an abstract is required, and proposers must receive a written invitation from the Government to submit a full proposal prior to proposal submission.

What type of award will be made?

Types of instruments that may be awarded – Other Transaction (OT) for Research.

What is the closing date for abstract submissions?

Closing date: June 1, 2027.

Documents

Download zip

DARPA-PA-26-08.pdfPDF

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SAMPLE_OT_R__-_Streamlined-fixed_-_2025.02.28.docxDOCX

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Attachment_2_Oral_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template_20260602.docxDOCX

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Attachment_1_Written_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template_20260602.docxDOCX

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Award

Awardee

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Publish Date

Jun 2, 2026

Descriptions

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Last Modified Date: Jun 2, 2026

Modified Date

Jun 2, 2026

Response Date

Jun 1, 2027

Modifications

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Response Date Actual

Jun 1, 2027

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City: "ARLINGTON"
State: "VA"
Country: "USA"
Street Address: "675 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET"

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Solicitation

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Response: Jun 1, 2027
Response Tz: America/New_York

Organization Id

500035490

Point Of Contact

Type: primary
Email: DARPARSO@darpa.mil
Full Name: BAA Coordinator

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Solicitation Number

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Additional Reporting

none

Ui Link

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History

Links

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History

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Opportunity Id

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Department

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Posted Date

Jun 2, 2026

Categorized By

llm-nc

Detail Fetched

Yes

Office Address

State: VA
Zipcode: 222032114
Country Code: USA

Resource Links

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History Fetched

Yes

Point Of Contact

Type: primary
Email: DARPARSO@darpa.mil
Full Name: BAA Coordinator

Description Text

Resources Fetched

Yes

Response Dead Line

Jun 1, 2027

Full Parent Path Name

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

Solicitation Number

DARPA-PA-26-08

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Federal · SAM.gov · Virginia

DARPA Research Solutions Opening

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

295days left

Due Jun 2, 2027·Posted Jun 2, 2026

AI takeaways

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking academic researchers through a Research Solutions Opening (RSO) to strengthen its Program Manager community.
The place of performance is VA.
Abstracts may be submitted on a rolling basis until the closing date of June 1, 2027.
Multiple awards are anticipated under Other Transaction (OT) for Research instruments.
This RSO is limited to Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) candidates and proposals from accredited U.S. colleges and universities.
Submission of an abstract is required, and proposers must receive a written invitation from the Government to submit a full proposal.
Requirement: This RSO is limited to Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) candidates and proposals from accredited U.S. colleges and universities.

Method: Solicitation
Documents: 4 files

These takeaways are AI-generated and may be incomplete or wrong. Always verify every detail against the official documents before you bid.

Contact the buyer

BAA Coordinator

darparso@darpa.milEmail

Location:

VA 222032114

Open in Maps ↗

Notice

d1155c988d264b8da5815333ffee3e7b

DARPA-PA-26-08

Method

Solicitation

More science & technology research bids in Virginia, weekly.

We post new science & technology research opportunities in Virginia as agencies publish them. Get them in one email — free, and unsubscribe whenever.

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Submit an abstract in response to the RSO.
If invited, submit a full proposal after receiving a written request from the Government.
Proposals must come from IPA candidates or accredited U.S. colleges and universities.
Propose independent research ideas that address DARPA's hard problems.

Posted Scope of Work

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

Questions & answers

AI-generated

Who is eligible to submit a proposal under this RSO?

This RSO is limited to Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) candidates and proposals from accredited U.S. colleges and universities.

What is the submission process?

Submission of an abstract is required, and proposers must receive a written invitation from the Government to submit a full proposal prior to proposal submission.

What type of award will be made?

Types of instruments that may be awarded – Other Transaction (OT) for Research.

What is the closing date for abstract submissions?

Closing date: June 1, 2027.

Documents

Download zip

DARPA-PA-26-08.pdfPDF

Preview Download

SAMPLE_OT_R__-_Streamlined-fixed_-_2025.02.28.docxDOCX

Preview Download

Attachment_2_Oral_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template_20260602.docxDOCX

Preview Download

Attachment_1_Written_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template_20260602.docxDOCX

Preview Download

Full source recordEvery field SAM.gov published, untouched

Hit

d1155c988d264b8da5815333ffee3e7b

Type

Code: o
Value: Solicitation

Type

opportunity

Award

Awardee

Title

DARPA Research Solutions Opening

R Score

Is Active

Yes

Is Canceled

Publish Date

Jun 2, 2026

Descriptions

Content: 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 challeng
Last Modified Date: Jun 2, 2026

Modified Date

Jun 2, 2026

Response Date

Jun 1, 2027

Modifications

Count: 0

Response Time Zone

America/New_York

Response Date Actual

Jun 1, 2027

Solicitation Number

DARPA-PA-26-08

Organization Hierarchy

Code

9700

Name

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Type

DEPARTMENT

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

100000000

Code

97AE

Name

DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)

Type

AGENCY

Level

Status

active

Address

Organization Id

300000412

Code

HR0011

Name

DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

Type

OFFICE

Level

Status

active

Address

Zip: "222032114"
City: "ARLINGTON"
State: "VA"
Country: "USA"
Street Address: "675 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET"

Organization Id

500035490

Type

Solicitation

Title

DARPA Research Solutions Opening

Active

Yes

Detail

Type

Naics

Code: 541715
Type: primary

Title

DARPA Research Solutions Opening

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