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Atomically Precise Molecules (APM)

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DARPA’s Atomically Precise Molecules program seeks scalable synthesis of programmable precision polymers for revolutionary nonlinear optical materials culminating in a prototype integrated into a functional government-provided electro-optic modulator, with place of performance listed as VA.
Required abstracts are due October 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET and full proposals are due December 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET, with questions and intent-to-propose notices due December 4, 2026.
The 36-month program has a 12-month Phase I to develop polymer synthesis culminating in material meeting program metrics and a 24-month Phase II to optimize synthesis and integrate material into a modulator.
Phase I targets progress toward n3r33 ≥ 3000 pm/V with 1 dB/cm optical loss and Phase II targets n3r33 ≥ 8000 pm/V with 1 dB/cm loss and device goals of VpiL ≤ 0.0005 Vcm and bandwidth ≥ 10¹² Hz.
DARPA anticipates multiple awards as Other Transaction for Prototype agreements under 10 U.S.C. 4022 with fixed-price payable milestones and a program start of April 1, 2027 for planning.
An independent verification and validation team will characterize performer polymer samples, collaborate on test modulators, fabricate devices, integrate performer materials, and test integrated performance.
Proposals are submitted through the Broad Agency Announcement Tool with a required abstract, full proposal volumes, and 30-minute virtual oral presentations with 45-minute Q&A scheduled January 5-20, 2027.
The solicitation excludes work employing solely inorganic materials without a polymeric component and work modifying existing NLO materials for incremental improvements.
Requirement: Performers must achieve and demonstrate cybersecurity compliance in accordance with CMMC Level 2 (Self-Assessment) requirements.
Requirement: Non-U.S. organizations cannot participate in this solicitation.

Term: 36-month program
Method: Other Transaction (OT) for…
Documents: 18 files

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APM PS Coordinator

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VA 222032114

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DARPA-PS-26-141

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DARPA-PS-26-141_APM_FAQ_V2_20OCT2026.pdfPDF

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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_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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What this bid is asking for

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Develop scalable synthesis approaches for programmable precision polymers with controlled sequence, orientation and composition for nonlinear optical applications.
Synthesize and deliver prototype polymer libraries and NLO materials with full synthesis, purification, characterization, modeling and integration data for IV&V evaluation.
Collaborate with the Government IV&V team on test planning, modulator design, material integration and device performance evaluation.
Provide milestone demonstrations, monthly reports, design reviews, stability and scaling/manufacturing integration reports under fixed-price payable milestones.

Posted Scope of Work

Amendment 01: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the required abstract deadline.

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

Proposed research must develop scalable programmable precision polymer synthesis with control of sequence, orientation and composition, address generalizability, polymer design, material design and technology sustainability, use modeling/simulation to guide synthesis and material performance, deliver polymer library and NLO material prototypes with synthesis, purification, characterization and integration data for independent verification, integrate Phase II material into a modulator with IV&V-fabricated devices, and provide demonstration reports, design reviews, stability and scaling reports, and monthly technical reports.

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Questions & answers

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What is the solicitation number and who is the point of contact?

Solicitation number DARPA-PS-26-141; contact the PS Coordinator at APM@darpa.mil.

When are abstracts, questions, and proposals due?

Required abstract due October 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET; question deadline and intent-to-propose deadline December 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; proposal due December 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

What award type may result from this solicitation?

Other Transaction for Prototype agreements under 10 U.S.C. 4022, with multiple awards anticipated and fixed-price payable milestones.

What cybersecurity compliance is required?

CMMC Level 2 (Self-Assessment) covering 110 NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 requirements, with compliance at proposal via SPRS or via the Optional Phase I CMMC Milestone of up to $25,000.

Can foreign organizations or FFRDCs propose as primes?

Non-U.S. organizations cannot participate, and FFRDCs, UARCs and Government Entities are not eligible as prime proposers and may participate only as subcontractors subject to stated conditions.

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Opportunity Id

07eaea6c6781482dac64f6808049b924

Department

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Posted Date

Oct 27, 2026

Detail Fetched

Yes

Office Address

State: VA
Zipcode: 222032114
Country Code: USA

Resource Links

History Fetched

Yes

Point Of Contact

Type: primary
Email: APM@darpa.mil
Full Name: APM PS Coordinator

Description Text

Amendment 01: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the required abstract deadline. 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)

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Response Dead Line

Dec 18, 2026

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

Solicitation Number

DARPA-PS-26-141

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Atomically Precise Molecules (APM)

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DARPA’s Atomically Precise Molecules program seeks scalable synthesis of programmable precision polymers for revolutionary nonlinear optical materials culminating in a prototype integrated into a functional government-provided electro-optic modulator, with place of performance listed as VA.
Required abstracts are due October 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET and full proposals are due December 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET, with questions and intent-to-propose notices due December 4, 2026.
The 36-month program has a 12-month Phase I to develop polymer synthesis culminating in material meeting program metrics and a 24-month Phase II to optimize synthesis and integrate material into a modulator.
Phase I targets progress toward n3r33 ≥ 3000 pm/V with 1 dB/cm optical loss and Phase II targets n3r33 ≥ 8000 pm/V with 1 dB/cm loss and device goals of VpiL ≤ 0.0005 Vcm and bandwidth ≥ 10¹² Hz.
DARPA anticipates multiple awards as Other Transaction for Prototype agreements under 10 U.S.C. 4022 with fixed-price payable milestones and a program start of April 1, 2027 for planning.
An independent verification and validation team will characterize performer polymer samples, collaborate on test modulators, fabricate devices, integrate performer materials, and test integrated performance.
Proposals are submitted through the Broad Agency Announcement Tool with a required abstract, full proposal volumes, and 30-minute virtual oral presentations with 45-minute Q&A scheduled January 5-20, 2027.
The solicitation excludes work employing solely inorganic materials without a polymeric component and work modifying existing NLO materials for incremental improvements.
Requirement: Performers must achieve and demonstrate cybersecurity compliance in accordance with CMMC Level 2 (Self-Assessment) requirements.
Requirement: Non-U.S. organizations cannot participate in this solicitation.

Term: 36-month program
Method: Other Transaction (OT) for…
Documents: 18 files

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APM PS Coordinator

apm@darpa.milEmail

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DARPA-PS-26-141

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Solicitation

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36-month program

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Develop scalable synthesis approaches for programmable precision polymers with controlled sequence, orientation and composition for nonlinear optical applications.
Synthesize and deliver prototype polymer libraries and NLO materials with full synthesis, purification, characterization, modeling and integration data for IV&V evaluation.
Collaborate with the Government IV&V team on test planning, modulator design, material integration and device performance evaluation.
Provide milestone demonstrations, monthly reports, design reviews, stability and scaling/manufacturing integration reports under fixed-price payable milestones.

Posted Scope of Work

Amendment 01: The purpose of this amendment is to extend the required abstract deadline.

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What is the solicitation number and who is the point of contact?

Solicitation number DARPA-PS-26-141; contact the PS Coordinator at APM@darpa.mil.

When are abstracts, questions, and proposals due?

Required abstract due October 28, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET; question deadline and intent-to-propose deadline December 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.; proposal due December 18, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.

What award type may result from this solicitation?

Other Transaction for Prototype agreements under 10 U.S.C. 4022, with multiple awards anticipated and fixed-price payable milestones.

What cybersecurity compliance is required?

CMMC Level 2 (Self-Assessment) covering 110 NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2 requirements, with compliance at proposal via SPRS or via the Optional Phase I CMMC Milestone of up to $25,000.

Can foreign organizations or FFRDCs propose as primes?

Non-U.S. organizations cannot participate, and FFRDCs, UARCs and Government Entities are not eligible as prime proposers and may participate only as subcontractors subject to stated conditions.

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Last Modified Date: Oct 27, 2026

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Dec 18, 2026

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