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Johns Hopkins University - Applied Physics Laboratory 11100 Johns Hopkins Road LAUREL MD 20723 USA

UEI: SLED_85EBCBD664E26AD3

Johns Hopkins University - Applied Physics Laboratory 11100 Johns Hopkins Road LAUREL MD 20723 USA is a federal contractor, registered under UEI SLED_85EBCBD664E26AD3. It has been awarded $2,586,613 in federal contracts. Primary work spans Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology). Top awarding agencies include Department Of Defense.

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Johns Hopkins University - Applied Physics Laboratory provides research and development services, specifically supporting initiatives under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Their technical expertise includes executing work under Broad Agency Announcements to advance specialized defense...

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Department Of Defense$2.6M100%

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541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)$2.6M100%

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CLAMP, LUBRICATION, A

Solicitation # SPE7M4-27-T-2790

The DLA Weapons Support Fluid Handling Division is soliciting the procurement of 43 units of Lubrication Clamp A, identified as NSN 1710-01-478-1533. This item is designated as a critical application item, with specific part numbers associated with Safran Landing Systems Canada Inc and The Boeing Company. The contract specifies a delivery timeframe of 168 days after award, with a need ship date of May 4, 2027, and an original required delivery date of February 18, 2028. Shipping is established as FOB Origin, with the final destination, inspection, and acceptance point located at DLA Distribution San Diego. Quality and technical requirements are stringent, requiring the manufacturer's inspection system to comply with ISO 9001:2015 or an equivalent standard. Sampling must follow MIL-STD-1916, ASQ H1331, or a comparable zero-based sampling plan, with acceptance requiring zero non-conformances under MIL-STD-105/ASQ Z1.4. Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and RP001, while all marking and labeling must comply with MIL-STD-129. The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including mandates for safeguarding covered defense information, prohibitions on hexavalent chromium and certain telecommunications equipment, and adherence to the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. Payment and invoicing are to be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow.

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Solicitation # DARPA-PS-26-137

The Firefox program, managed by the DARPA Biological Technologies Office, is a 36-month, three-phase initiative seeking to develop a 100-channel, non-invasive brain-computer interface with 50-micron spatial and 100-microsecond temporal resolution. The program focuses on two primary technical hurdles: the creation of components for dynamic rastering and scanning of coherent optical signals to target multiple regions of interest, and the development of non-digital data processing architectures capable of handling high data rates and computational burdens. Multiple awards are anticipated, with funding ranging between 4 million and 7 million dollars per award. Awards will be issued as Other Transaction for Prototype agreements under 10 U.S.C. 4022, utilizing a milestone-based payment schedule. The selection process is multi-staged, beginning with an abstract evaluation based on technical comprehension, technical ability, and budget realism, followed by an Oral Presentation Proposal for selected candidates. Proposers must be registered in the System for Award Management and possess a Unique Entity Identifier. Key compliance requirements include adherence to ANSI laser safety limits for human tissue exposure, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification, and strict guidelines regarding organizational conflicts of interest and foreign influence risk assessments.

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Predictive Tool Development for Material PropertiesThis subcontract opportunity involves the development of computational tools designed to predict material properties in support of prime contractors working on DARPA Biological Technologies Office projects. The primary objective is to create predictive models and software tools that can forecast material formulation behavior by leveraging high-performance computing, molecular modeling software, and artificial intelligence or machine learning frameworks. Managed under the Department of Defense for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the project falls under NAICS code 541715. The successful provider will be responsible for the delivery of functional predictive software tools that accurately determine material properties. Interested parties should note the response deadline of November 30, 2026.

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Technoeconomic Analysis (TEA) and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) ServicesThis subcontract involves providing specialized economic and environmental impact analyses for prime contractors working on projects for the DARPA Biological Technologies Office. The scope of work focuses on conducting Technoeconomic Analysis to determine cost-viability and performing Life Cycle Assessments in accordance with ISO 14040 and 14044 standards. These assessments must be executed using industry-standard software such as SimaPro or GaBi. In addition to technical analyses, the contractor is responsible for developing comprehensive commercialization strategy plans. The primary deliverables for this engagement include detailed TEA reports, LCA reports, and strategic commercialization frameworks. This effort falls under NAICS code 541620 and supports the Department of Defense.

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Specialty Product Formulation and DemonstrationThis subcontract, titled Specialty Product Formulation and Demonstration, is issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the Department of Defense. The project focuses on the development and demonstration of fully formulated, defense-relevant specialty products intended for prime contractors working on Biological Technologies Office projects. A primary requirement of the contract is the use of U.S.-produced raw materials to ensure that the resulting products meet or exceed the performance standards of current military materials. The scope of work involves utilizing specialized chemical formulation, material synthesis, and performance testing facilities to deliver final products and successful performance demonstrations. Interested parties should note that the solicitation was posted on November 5, 2026, with a response deadline of November 30, 2026. The effort is categorized under NAICS code 325998.

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Future Program: Laguna

Solicitation # DARPA-SN-27-15

Special Notice DARPA-SN-27-15, issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Biological Technologies Office, serves as a public notification for the forthcoming Laguna program. This notice is intended for information and program planning purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals. The program is anticipated to be a 36-month effort focused on the development and demonstration of defense-relevant specialty products formulated from U.S.-produced raw materials. These products must meet or exceed the critical performance requirements of existing military materials. Key deliverables for the program include predictive tools for material properties, life cycle assessments, technoeconomic analyses, and commercialization strategy plans. The primary point of contact for the initiative is Dr. William Mounfield. While this notice provides an overview of research interests, DARPA will not accept submissions at this time. Formal solicitation details and submission instructions will be posted on sam.gov upon release. All communications regarding this notice must remain unclassified.

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Compliant Robotic Structures EngineeringThis subcontract for Compliant Robotic Structures Engineering supports prime contractors on DARPA projects within the Department of Defense. The scope of work involves the design and integration of flexoelectric and strain-gradient materials into robotic frames or skins to facilitate adaptive movement and proprioception. Utilizing additive manufacturing and robotics prototyping labs, the contractor is responsible for delivering integrated structural components or fully compliant robotic prototypes. The opportunity was posted on November 4, 2026, with a response deadline of December 4, 2026. It is categorized under NAICS code 333996, focusing on specialized engineering and manufacturing for advanced robotic applications.

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Morphological & Physical Compute System DevelopmentThis subcontract, titled Morphological and Physical Compute System Development, involves the creation of physical-compute device elements and morphological-compute systems to support prime contractors on projects for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. The scope of work focuses on designing physical-compute elements that utilize the mechanical state of materials to perform computational functions, leveraging specialized fabrication techniques and advanced computing architecture tools. The primary deliverables for this engagement include functional physical-compute prototypes and detailed architectural models. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541715 and was posted on November 4, 2026, with a response deadline of December 4, 2026.

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Adaptive Transduction & Sensing Device DesignThis subcontract, titled Adaptive Transduction & Sensing Device Design, supports prime contractors on projects for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency within the Department of Defense. The scope of work involves the design and prototyping of device elements for distributed sensing and adaptive transduction, specifically utilizing flexoelectric principles. The contractor is responsible for developing elements that encode mechanical states and creating adaptive transduction systems through the use of CAD software and MEMS fabrication facilities. Key deliverables for this engagement include functional performance reports, detailed design schematics, and physical device prototypes. The project falls under NAICS code 541330, with a response deadline set for December 4, 2026.

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Precision Metrology & Characterization ServicesThis subcontract for Precision Metrology and Characterization Services supports DARPA projects by providing high-precision measurement and validation of the electromechanical response of flexoelectric materials. The scope of work involves utilizing nano-metrology equipment and high-precision sensors to measure local mechanical states and validate strain-gradient effects for prime contractors. The selected provider must hold ISO/IEC 17025 certification to ensure technical competence and accuracy. Key deliverables include comprehensive metrology data sets, detailed validation reports, and formal measurement accuracy certifications. The opportunity was posted on November 4, 2026, with a response deadline of December 4, 2026, under NAICS code 541715.

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Flexoelectric Materials Research & DevelopmentThe Flexoelectric Materials Research and Development subcontract, issued under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency within the Department of Defense, focuses on the foundational research of materials using strain-gradient-driven electromechanical responses. The project aims to explore materials and interfaces capable of discriminating or encoding local mechanical states, utilizing atomic force microscopy and advanced synthesis laboratories to achieve these goals. The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering validated design rules, detailed characterization reports, and physical material samples. This effort supports prime contractors on DARPA projects under NAICS code 541715, with a response deadline set for December 4, 2026.

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Request for Information: Flexoelectric Future

Solicitation # DARPA-SN-27-10

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DARPA Multi X Office MXO issued a Request for Information RFI under solicitation number DARPA-SN-27-10 to gather data on flexoelectric materials. This effort aims to inform future research on sensing and transduction technologies that operate under strict size, weight, power, communications, and environmental constraints. The scope focuses on foundational materials, interfaces, metrology, design rules, and device elements capable of using strain-gradient-driven electromechanical responses to encode or discriminate local mechanical states. This research is intended to support future developments in distributed sensing, adaptive transduction, morphological-compute systems, and compliant robotic structures. The RFI seeks innovative insights across three technical areas: state-of-the-art materials and scale-up pathways, state-selective strain-gradient transduction device elements for distinguishing conditions like impact or fatigue, and exploratory approaches to make strain-gradient transduction a viable technology platform. Responses must be submitted by December 4, 2026, via email to [email hidden]. Submissions must follow strict formatting guidelines, including 11-point font and specific page limits for each technical area, with a maximum of ten technical pages total. As this is an RFI for program planning purposes, it does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals, and responses are not offers for a binding contract.

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Research Institution PartnerThis subcontract opportunity for a Research Institution Partner supports Department of the Air Force STTR projects by providing core academic research, theoretical modeling, and experimental validation. The selected partner will collaborate with prime contractors to conduct Phase I feasibility studies and establish technical objectives to determine the viability of specific concepts. Key deliverables include the provision of technical reports, feasibility data, and validated research findings. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for organizations with fewer than 500 employees, falling under NAICS code 541712. Interested parties must respond by December 2, 2026. This effort is managed by the United States Air Force within the Department of Defense.

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Classified Information Management & Marking ServicesThe Classified Information Management and Marking Services subcontract supports prime contractors on DARPA FLASH projects by providing specialized expertise in the marking, handling, and transmission of classified national security information. The scope of work involves delivering marked and transmitted classified technical reports while ensuring strict adherence to EO 13526, DoDM 5200.01, DoDM 5105.21 for SCI, and DoDM 5205.07 for SAP. All operations must be conducted within secure facilities using encrypted hardware. To qualify for this engagement, personnel must possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance and hold FSO certification. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541690 and is associated with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the Department of Defense. Interested parties must respond by November 30, 2026.

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Heterogeneous System Architecture DesignThe Heterogeneous System Architecture Design subcontract, issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the Department of Defense, focuses on creating technical frameworks and architectures for DARPA FLASH projects. The primary objective is to enable semantic heterogeneity within cyber-physical systems by decoupling high-level requirements from instance-level design. Additionally, the project involves developing specific metrics to vary attack surfaces and failure modes to enhance system resilience. Qualified contractors must possess either a Secret or Top Secret security clearance and maintain strict compliance with NISPOM standards. The expected deliverables for this engagement include comprehensive architecture descriptions, technical frameworks, and detailed evaluation criteria. The solicitation was posted on November 3, 2026, with a response deadline of November 30, 2026, falling under NAICS code 541330.

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Formal Specifications and Proofs DevelopmentThis subcontract for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency involves the development of formalized specifications, models, and mathematical proofs to support prime contractors on DARPA FLASH cyber-physical engineering projects. The scope of work focuses on applying formal verification methods through tools such as Coq, Isabelle, or TLA+ to ensure functional equivalence across heterogeneous systems, resulting in the delivery of reusable libraries of specifications and proofs. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541715 and requires personnel to hold either a Secret or Top Secret security clearance. Interested parties must respond by November 30, 2026, regarding this Department of Defense initiative.

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Request for Information (RFI): Formal Learning and Abstractions for System Heterogeneity (FLASH)

Solicitation # DARPA-SN-27-17

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Information Processing Techniques Office issued Request for Information DARPA-SN-27-17 to gather research on Formal Learning and Abstractions for System Heterogeneity (FLASH). The program aims to enhance the robustness of high-assurance cyber-physical engineering systems by combining generative-model-based agents with symbolic reasoning. This approach seeks to automate the synthesis of systems from formal specifications, creating semantically heterogeneous instances that maintain functional equivalence while diversifying failure modes and attack surfaces to better protect national security applications, such as autonomous tactical platforms and secure communication pipelines. This is a special notice and not a formal solicitation for proposals; therefore, no contract value or evaluation criteria are provided. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 30, 2026. Submissions can be made at any classification level, with unclassified responses sent to [email hidden] and controlled unclassified information submitted via DoD SAFE. Those intending to submit classified information must notify the agency by November 13, 2026, and utilize approved secure networks such as SAV, JWICS, or SIC. All proprietary and classified data must be marked according to specific Department of Defense and DARPA guidelines.

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Scaling Assured Autonomy for Operational UseThis subcontract focuses on the development and demonstration of novel technologies designed to scale assured autonomy for prime contractors supporting Army FUZE xTech projects. The selected partner must ensure all technology aligns with the operational context of How the Army Fights and strictly adheres to Modular Open Systems Approach standards. Key deliverables include the submission of quad charts and the execution of a live technology pitch and prototype demonstration for Army subject matter experts at CES 2027. The opportunity was posted by the Department of the Army on November 3, 2026, with a response deadline of January 6, 2027.

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