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DARPA Research Solutions Opening — R&D- Defense System: Aircraft (Basic Research)

Issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) · DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY · via SAM.gov — US federal contract opportunities

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Published
3 Sept 2026
Closes
1 Jun 2027, 23:59 UTC
Reference
DARPA-PA-26-08
Location
United States
Sector
Research, Studies & Evaluation

Details

DEPT OF DEFENSE · DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) · DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY is soliciting DARPA Research Solutions Opening — R&D- Defense System: Aircraft (Basic Research). Solicitation number DARPA-PA-26-08. Classified under NAICS 541715 — Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Product/service code AC11 — R&D- DEFENSE SYSTEM: AIRCRAFT (BASIC RESEARCH). Responses are due by 01 June 2027 23:59 UTC. Posted on SAM.gov, the US federal contract opportunities system; registration is required to bid.

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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