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MXO Pitch Day 2026

Due Jul 29, 2026·1 day left·General ConstructionView official posting ↗
Issuing agency
Department of Defense
Method
Solicitation
Category
NAICS 541715
PIN
DARPA-PA-26-07
Location
Virginia
Posted
Jun 25, 2026
Takeaways by LightRFP AI
  • This solicitation is a DARPA MXO Pitch Day 2026 Program Announcement (DARPA-PA-26-07) for short-term scientific discovery solutions, not a traditional construction contract.
  • Eligibility is restricted to non-traditional defense contractors that have never received a DARPA prime award, and universities whose PI has never served as a DARPA-funded PI.
  • The place of performance is VA, but the mandatory in-person Pitch Day event will be held in Chicago, Illinois on November 2, 2026.
  • Abstracts are due July 29, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. ET; questions must be submitted by July 15, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET.
  • Proposed efforts are capped at 12 months and a total price not to exceed $500,000; government funding covers labor, materials, equipment, other direct costs, and reasonable profit only.
  • Travel costs, publication costs, and subawards are not permitted under any award.
  • Awards will be Other Transactions for Research under 10 U.S.C. § 4021, with awards announced by November 4, 2026 and issuance within 15 business days thereafter.
  • Required CMMC Level is Level 1 (Self); the proposing CAGE code must have a valid Final Level 1 CMMC status in SPRS and a current annual affirmation.
  • Proposers must have an active CAGE code at the time of abstract submission and before award; SAM.gov and PIEE registration must be completed or started.
  • Abstracts are mandatory, must use the provided template, are limited to 5 pages, and must be submitted via the DARPA BAAT portal.
  • Each organization (by CAGE code) may submit no more than one abstract per thrust area, each with a different PI and distinct technical approach.
  • The three thrust areas are: a world beyond electronics, foundations beyond components, and materials beyond nature and current synthetic practice.
  • Evaluation criteria for abstracts are, in descending order: Defining the Problem and Understanding the Current State of the Art; Potential to Catalyze Future Research Efforts; and Team Vision, Expertise, and Experience.
  • Intellectual property remains with the performer, but the government receives a nonexclusive, irrevocable, worldwide, royalty-free license for government purposes.
  • FFRDCs, UARCs, and Government Entities are not eligible to propose; non-U.S. organizations may participate subject to compliance with security and export control laws.

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Description

DARPA’s MXO will host a Pitch Day for engagement with prospective proposers and to catalyze future efforts in the thrust areas listed within the solicitation. MXO Pitch Day will be hosted on November 2, 2026, in-person, in Chicago, Illinois. This Program Announcement DARPA-PA-26-07 constitutes the MXO Pitch Day solicitation.

The goals of the MXO Pitch Day are to: 1) fund scientific discovery solutions for short-term efforts with the intent to advance scientific understanding, generate new concepts or methods, reduce technical uncertainty, and create future groundbreaking DARPA programs, and 2) employ an acquisition strategy to encourage participation by non-traditional organizations and small businesses that have not previously received a DARPA-funded award as a prime performer and universities whose Principal Investigator has not previously served as a Principal Investigator under a DARPA-funded award. This funding opportunity will aim to broaden DARPA’s reach to break down barriers of entry for performers new to DARPA and the national security space.

Documents3
DARPA-PA-26-07.pdfPDF
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Attachment_A_MXO-PitchDay_Abstract_Template.docxDOCX
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Attachment_B_DARPA_BAAT_Submission_Portal_Guide.docxDOCX
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Contact

Name
Pitch Day Coordinator
Address
VA 222032114
Full source recordfrom SAM.gov
Type
Solicitation
Title
MXO Pitch Day 2026
Active
Yes
Ui Link
https://sam.gov/opp/e4f82158e1f5476c9921fcf210a059a0/view
Base Type
Solicitation
Notice Id
e4f82158e1f5476c9921fcf210a059a0
Naics Code
541715
Department
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Posted Date
Jun 25, 2026
Categorized By
llm-nc
Office Address
State
VA
Zipcode
222032114
Country Code
USA
Resource Links
https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/e1778057d5294c32b7a28f378357c971/download?fn=DARPA-PA-26-07.pdf, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/3bce1b6a27a0439b8e4416cbd5a30c62/download?fn=Attachment_A_MXO-PitchDay_Abstract_Template.docx, https://sam.gov/api/prod/opps/v3/opportunities/resources/files/4ec08d235ff5494e8594a4eca331fe82/download?fn=Attachment_B_DARPA_BAAT_Submission_Portal_Guide.docx
Point Of Contact
Type
primary
Email
MXO_PitchDay@darpa.mil
Full Name
Pitch Day Coordinator
Description Text
DARPA’s MXO will host a Pitch Day for engagement with prospective proposers and to catalyze future efforts in the thrust areas listed within the solicitation. MXO Pitch Day will be hosted on November 2, 2026, in-person, in Chicago, Illinois. This Program Announcement DARPA-PA-26-07 constitutes the MXO Pitch Day solicitation. The goals of the MXO Pitch Day are to: 1) fund scientific discovery solutions for short-term efforts with the intent to advance scientific understanding, generate new concepts or methods, reduce technical uncertainty, and create future groundbreaking DARPA programs, and 2) employ an acquisition strategy to encourage participation by non-traditional organizations and small businesses that have not previously received a DARPA-funded award as a prime performer and universities whose Principal Investigator has not previously served as a Principal Investigator under a DARPA-funded award. This funding opportunity will aim to broaden DARPA’s reach to break down barriers of entry for performers new to DARPA and the national security space.
Response Dead Line
Jul 29, 2026
Full Parent Path Name
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Solicitation Number
DARPA-PA-26-07

Source: SAM.gov (notice e4f82158e1f5476c9921fcf210a059a0), retrieved via the SAM.gov Get Opportunities API. View the official posting — always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.

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