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Academic/Institutional Research Partnership (STTR)

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This subcontract, titled Academic/Institutional Research Partnership (STTR), is issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the U.S. Department of Defense. The project focuses on performing fundamental scientific research for prime contractors on Department of War STTR projects, specifically providing theoretical frameworks for CORPS software through the use of university laboratories and instrumentation. Key deliverables include peer-reviewed research findings and theoretical models, with a strict requirement for Institutional Review Board approval for any research involving human or animal subjects. 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 541715. The solicitation was posted on September 23, 2026, with a response deadline of October 21, 2026.

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DARPA STTR subcontract for CORPS software research, limited to small businesses under NAICS 541715.

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U.S. Department of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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This scope was carved out of DPA26BZ06-DV027.

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Casualty Operations & Resource Prediction Software (CORPS)

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
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Performs fundamental scientific research for prime contractors on Department of War STTR projects. Conducts academic research and provides theoretical frameworks for the CORPS software using university laboratories and instrumentation. Requires Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for human or animal research. Delivers peer-reviewed research findings and theoretical models.

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