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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

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What set-aside programs does Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency use?

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency uses 1 different set-aside program, including Total Small Business Set-Aside (SBIR/STTR mandate, < 500 employees). These programs reserve a portion of contracts for qualifying businesses. View the set-aside breakdown on the agency overview.

What are the sub-agencies of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency?

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has 6 sub-agencies that award contracts independently. Each sub-agency has its own procurement activity, NAICS codes, and contractor relationships. View the full list on the agency overview.

What does Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency do?

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency focuses on high-risk, high-reward research and development to maintain technological superiority. Its strategic priorities center on cutting-edge scientific exploration, including quantum sensor prototyping, advanced atomic sensor research, and computational biology for pathogen-host interaction modeling. The agency emphasizes the transition of theoretical research into tangible prototypes, as evidenced by its focus on feasibility research and the execution of Phase I R&D initiatives. Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward professional, scientific, and technical services. The agency frequently procures research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, alongside specialized technical consulting. A distinct pattern of engagement includes the use of Industry Days, Pitch Days, and Proposers Days to solicit innovative solutions, complemented by the procurement of event organization services to facilitate these collaborative forums. The agency primarily targets vendors under NAICS 541715 for R&D and 561920 for event coordination. There is a strong preference for Small Business Administration set-asides, indicating a strategic goal to integrate small businesses into the defense innovation ecosystem. Vendor relationships often involve a mix of direct research contracts and subcontracts for technical and business assistance. Operating under the Department of Defense, the agency manages a broad organizational scope that spans multiple technical domains from aircraft manufacturing to pharmaceutical preparation. Its procurement structure utilizes a variety of vehicles, including forecasts for future needs and subcontracts for specialized technical execution.

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Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency focuses on high-risk, high-reward research and development to maintain technological superiority. Its strategic priorities center on cutting-edge scientific exploration, including quantum sensor prototyping, advanced atomic sensor research, and computational biology for pathogen-host interaction modeling.

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 28 open contract opportunities.

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

Part of Department of Defense

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Recent Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Contracts

TRIAGE-X: Autonomous Casualty Triage and Treatment in Chemically Contaminated Mass Casualty Events

Novel Radio Frequency Sensing Technologies

New World Screwworm Networked Detection, Identification, and Surveillance System

Noninvasive Detection and Localization of Occult Hemorrhage

Influence Benchmarks for AI Systems

Casualty Operations & Resource Prediction Software (CORPS)

ICU-in-a-Box: Autonomous Extracorporeal Multiple-Organ Support Therapies

Scalable Hard-mask materials with Improved Etch resistance and Low Degradation for Extreme-aspect-Ratio fabrication (SHIELDER)

Fuel-Flexible Spacecraft Electric Propulsion System

Localization, Characterization, and Modeling of Freestream Disturbances in Hypersonic Wind Tunnels

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Recent Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Contracts

TRIAGE-X: Autonomous Casualty Triage and Treatment in Chemically Contaminated Mass Casualty Events

Novel Radio Frequency Sensing Technologies

New World Screwworm Networked Detection, Identification, and Surveillance System

Noninvasive Detection and Localization of Occult Hemorrhage

Influence Benchmarks for AI Systems

Casualty Operations & Resource Prediction Software (CORPS)

ICU-in-a-Box: Autonomous Extracorporeal Multiple-Organ Support Therapies

Scalable Hard-mask materials with Improved Etch resistance and Low Degradation for Extreme-aspect-Ratio fabrication (SHIELDER)

Fuel-Flexible Spacecraft Electric Propulsion System

Localization, Characterization, and Modeling of Freestream Disturbances in Hypersonic Wind Tunnels

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What does Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency do?

What contracts does Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency award?

How do I do business with Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency?

Who are the top contractors for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency?

What set-aside programs does Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency use?

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