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Perrseus

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Closed Sep 23, 2026·Posted Sep 10, 2026

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DARPA is soliciting innovative proposals for the Perrseus program to develop compact cold-atom devices and ultra-high Q MEMS/photonics devices through microscale ultra-high-vacuum systems (µUHV).
The solicitation was posted on 2026-09-10 and proposals are due by 2026-09-23 at 13:00 ET.
The issuing agency is the Department of Defense, through DARPA.
The procurement method is Solicitation.
The solicitation number is DARPA-PS-26-127.
Companies and universities are eligible to prime; FFRDCs, UARCs, and National Labs can only perform as subcontractors.
Both vacuum integrity and atomic source operational performance must be maintained for a continuous operational lifetime of 3 years.
Atomic source integration is required for all proposed processes.
The 5 mL volume encompasses the physics package of the µUHV system.
Proposers must submit a Technical Volume (Volume I) and a Cost/Price Volume (Volume II).
An Intent to Propose notification was due on September 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm ET.
Requirement: Both the vacuum integrity and the atomic source's operational performance must be maintained for a continuous operational lifetime of 3 years.
Requirement: Atomic source integration is required.

Term: 3 years
Method: Solicitation
Documents: 25 files

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Perrseus PS Coordinator

perrseus@darpa.milEmail

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VA 222032114

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DARPA-PS-26-127

Method

Solicitation

Duration

3 years

What this bid is asking for

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Submit a full proposal including a Technical Volume (Volume I) and a Cost/Price Volume (Volume II) with detailed pricing spreadsheets.
Demonstrate a credible approach to manufacturing micro-vacuum systems, reducing leaks, pumping out residual gasses, and measuring pressure within the micro-vacuum chamber.
Ensure atomic source integration and maintain vacuum integrity and atomic source performance for a continuous 3-year operational lifetime.
Identify all team members, including Phase 2 manufacturing partners, in the initial proposal submission.
Submit an Intent to Propose notification (if not already done) containing the statement of intent, abstract control number, and prime organization and PI.

Posted Scope of Work

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals that enable compact cold-atom devices and environmentally-decoupled ultra-high Q microelectromechanical (MEMS) and photonics devices through microscale ultra-high-vacuum systems (µUHV).

Scope, read from the documentsAI-generated

The program aims to develop microscale ultra-high-vacuum (µUHV) systems that enable compact cold-atom devices and ultra-high Q MEMS and photonics devices. The work includes manufacturing micro-vacuum systems, reducing leaks, pumping out residual gasses, and measuring pressure within the micro-vacuum chamber. The program requires atomic source integration and maintaining vacuum integrity and atomic source performance for 3 years. Proposers must address high-volume manufacturing scalability and submit a comprehensive technical and cost proposal.

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