The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) focuses on high-risk, high-reward research and development across the physical, engineering, and life sciences. Its core mission centers on advancing cutting-edge technology, with strategic priorities currently emphasizing biotechnology, nanotechnology, and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy has obligated $2,650,184, issued 2 awards, and worked with 2 contractors. It currently has 145 open contract opportunities. Procurement is concentrated in Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology).
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
AI Mission Profile
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) focuses on high-risk, high-reward research and development across the physical, engineering, and life sciences. Its core mission centers on advancing cutting-edge technology, with strategic priorities currently emphasizing biotechnology, nanotech...
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) focuses on high-risk, high-reward research and development across the physical, engineering, and life sciences. Its core mission centers on advancing cutting-edge technology, with strategic priorities currently emphasizing biotechnology, nanotechnology, and the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning. Recent initiatives highlight a significant push toward cloud infrastructure migration, edge computing, and the implementation of open standards to ensure data interoperability and mitigate vendor lock-in.
Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward scientific research and development services, specifically within the physical and life sciences. The agency frequently procures technical consulting, computer systems design, and specialized manufacturing for navigation and guidance instruments. Recent activity shows a strong reliance on cloud computing services and professional technical support to enable high-performance computing environments.
The agency primarily targets NAICS codes associated with research and development in physical and biological sciences, as well as scientific and technical consulting. While the agency utilizes various contract types, there is a documented preference for Small Business, 8(a), and SDVOSB set-asides to diversify its vendor base.
Operating under the Department of Defense, the agency functions as a specialized research organization. Its procurement structure utilizes a mix of subcontracts and justifications to acquire highly specialized technical services and cloud infrastructure from a variety of commercial and government providers.
Procurement Analytics
Where Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy directs its contract spending, by industry and small-business set-aside program.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Recent Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.
