Contract · Federal
DARPA Research Solutions Opening
DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) ARLINGTON, VA
- Status Closes in 215 days
- Amount Amount not listed
- Set-aside None (open competition)
Scope
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.
Typical award value
No award history yet for this category (NAICS 541715).
Timeline
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Posted
Jun 2, 2026
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Listing updated
Oct 20, 2026
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Status
Open now
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