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DARPA Research Solutions Opening

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

263days left

Due Jun 1, 2027·Posted Sep 3, 2026

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AI takeaways

The DARPA Research Solutions Opening (RSO) seeks to fund independent research ideas from accredited U.S. colleges and universities to strengthen the DARPA Program Manager community.
Abstracts may be submitted on a rolling basis until the closing date of June 1, 2027.
No funding range has been established for this RSO.
The RSO uses a two-phase process: Phase 1 requires an abstract submission, and Phase 2 requires a full proposal after Government invitation.
Awarded instruments will be Other Transaction (OT) for Research under 10 U.S.C. § 4021.
Requirement: Proposers must be from accredited U.S. colleges and universities, and performance is limited to U.S. colleges and universities.
Requirement: Phase 1 abstracts must identify at least two (2) co-Principal Investigators (PIs) for the proposed research project.
Requirement: Any co-PI nominated as an IPA must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance.
Requirement: Proposers must register in the prescribed Government invoicing system, Wide Area Workflow, prior to award.

Method: Solicitation
Documents: 5 files

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Contact the buyer

BAA Coordinator

darparso@darpa.milEmail

Location:

VA 222032114

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Notice

3cc8e09b65444a24af6c0b6b0517c2c2

DARPA-PA-26-08

Method

Solicitation

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Submit an abstract (written or oral) addressing one or more of the research thrust areas identified in the RSO.
If invited, submit a full proposal including the nomination of at least one co-PI as a candidate for the DARPA IPA Mobility Program.
Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for the proposed research.
Comply with all formatting, content, and submission requirements, including use of DARPA's Broad Agency Announcement Tool (BAAT).

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.

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Documents

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DARPA RSO FAQs 3 Sep 2026.pdfPDF

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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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Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the funding range for this RSO?

No funding range has been established.

Who is eligible to submit a proposal?

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

What is the submission process?

The RSO uses a two-phase solicitation process. Phase 1 requires the submission of an abstract in response to this solicitation. If invited to propose, Phase 2 requires the submission of a full proposal.

What type of award instrument will be used?

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

Full source recordEvery field SAM.gov published, untouched

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Award

Awardee

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R Score

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Is Canceled

Publish Date

Sep 3, 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: Sep 3, 2026

Modified Date

Sep 3, 2026

Response Date

Jun 1, 2027

Modifications

Count: 1

Parent Notice Id

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Response Time Zone

America/New_York

Response Date Actual

Jun 1, 2027

Solicitation Number

DARPA-PA-26-08

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Last Modified By: FPDSADMIN
Last Modified Date: Sep 17, 2013

Parent Org Key

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Org Legacy List

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Last Modified Date

Sep 17, 2013

Full Parent Path Name

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Type

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Title

DARPA Research Solutions Opening

Active

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Detail

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Naics

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Type: primary

Title

DARPA Research Solutions Opening

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Federal · SAM.gov · Virginia

DARPA Research Solutions Opening

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

263days left

Due Jun 1, 2027·Posted Sep 3, 2026

Buy bond

AI takeaways

The DARPA Research Solutions Opening (RSO) seeks to fund independent research ideas from accredited U.S. colleges and universities to strengthen the DARPA Program Manager community.
Abstracts may be submitted on a rolling basis until the closing date of June 1, 2027.
No funding range has been established for this RSO.
The RSO uses a two-phase process: Phase 1 requires an abstract submission, and Phase 2 requires a full proposal after Government invitation.
Awarded instruments will be Other Transaction (OT) for Research under 10 U.S.C. § 4021.
Requirement: Proposers must be from accredited U.S. colleges and universities, and performance is limited to U.S. colleges and universities.
Requirement: Phase 1 abstracts must identify at least two (2) co-Principal Investigators (PIs) for the proposed research project.
Requirement: Any co-PI nominated as an IPA must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance.
Requirement: Proposers must register in the prescribed Government invoicing system, Wide Area Workflow, prior to award.

Method: Solicitation
Documents: 5 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

3cc8e09b65444a24af6c0b6b0517c2c2

DARPA-PA-26-08

Method

Solicitation

What this bid is asking for

AI-generated

Submit an abstract (written or oral) addressing one or more of the research thrust areas identified in the RSO.
If invited, submit a full proposal including the nomination of at least one co-PI as a candidate for the DARPA IPA Mobility Program.
Provide a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for the proposed research.
Comply with all formatting, content, and submission requirements, including use of DARPA's Broad Agency Announcement Tool (BAAT).

Posted Scope of Work

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Documents

Download zip

DARPA RSO FAQs 3 Sep 2026.pdfPDF

Preview Download

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

Questions & answers

AI-generated

What is the funding range for this RSO?

No funding range has been established.

Who is eligible to submit a proposal?

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

What is the submission process?

What type of award instrument will be used?

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

Full source recordEvery field SAM.gov published, untouched

Hit

3cc8e09b65444a24af6c0b6b0517c2c2

Type

Code: o
Value: Solicitation

Type

opportunity

Award

Awardee

Title

DARPA Research Solutions Opening

R Score

Is Active

Yes

Is Canceled

Publish Date

Sep 3, 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: Sep 3, 2026

Modified Date

Sep 3, 2026

Response Date

Jun 1, 2027

Modifications

Count: 1

Parent Notice Id

d1155c988d264b8da5815333ffee3e7b

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

Org

Cgac

097

Code

HR0011

Name

DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

Type

OFFICE

Level

L1 Name

DEPT OF DEFENSE

L2 Name

DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)

L3 Name

DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

Org Key

500035490

Aac Code

HR0011

Fpds Code

97AE

L1 Org Key

100000000

L2 Org Key

300000412

Created By

MIGRATOR_NEW_ATOM_FEED

Fpds Org Id

HR0011

Mod Status

ACTIVE

Parent Org

DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)

Start Date

Oct 1, 2003

Created Date

May 2, 2004

L1 Short Name

DOD

Has Contracts

Yes

Is Source Fpds

Yes

Org Addresses

City: ARLINGTON
Type: M
State: VA
Org Key: 500035490
Zipcode: 222032114
Created By: MIGRATOR_NEW_ATOM_FEED
Mod Status: active
Address Key: 500668784
Country Code: USA
Created Date: May 2, 2004
Is Source Fpds: Yes
Street Address: 675 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET
Last Modified By: FPDSADMIN
Last Modified Date: Sep 17, 2013

Parent Org Key

300000412

Code Hierarchy

9700.97AE.HR0011

Org Legacy List

Source: LEGACY_OFFICES_FBO_DOD.xls
Org Key: 500035490
Legacy Id: 2597447818538ac164e1401b140bbb6e
Created By: nithin.john-emanuel@gsa.gov_oda
Legacy Key: 6731
Legacy Name: Contracts Management Office
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Last Modified By: nithin.john-emanuel@gsa.gov_oda
Last Modified Date: Oct 16, 2019
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Last Modified By

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Org Office Types

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Created By: FH-RE-INGESTION
Mod Status: Yes
Start Date: Oct 1, 2003
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Created Date: Jul 13, 2020
Office Type Id: 1
Last Modified By: FH-RE-INGESTION
Office Type Name: CONTRACT FUNDING
Last Modified Date: Jul 13, 2020

Org Key: 500035490
Position: 4
Is Latest: Yes
Office Id: 2135378
Created By: FH-RE-INGESTION
Mod Status: Yes
Start Date: Oct 1, 2003
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Created Date: Jul 13, 2020
Office Type Id: 5
Last Modified By: FH-RE-INGESTION
Office Type Name: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FUNDING
Last Modified Date: Jul 13, 2020

Org Key: 500035490
Position: 1
Is Latest: Yes
Office Id: 2135379
Created By: FH-RE-INGESTION
Mod Status: Yes
Start Date: Oct 1, 2003
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Created Date: Jul 13, 2020
Office Type Id: 2
Last Modified By: FH-RE-INGESTION
Office Type Name: CONTRACT AWARDS
Last Modified Date: Jul 13, 2020

Org Key: 500035490
Position: 2
Is Latest: Yes
Office Id: 2135376
Created By: FH_Job
Mod Status: Yes
Start Date: Oct 1, 2003
Office Type: 3
Created Date: Sep 30, 2018
Office Type Id: 3
Last Modified By: IAE_29337_DOD
Office Type Name: FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AWARDS
Last Modified Date: Jan 8, 2020

Last Modified Date

Sep 17, 2013

Full Parent Path Name

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

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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