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Academic Research Partnership

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline10/21/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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The Academic Research Partnership is a small business set-aside subcontract under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency within the Department of Defense. This engagement focuses on providing academic oversight and fundamental research to support prime contractors on DARPA SBIR projects. The selected partner will be responsible for theoretical modeling, conducting peer-reviewed research, and validating technical approaches through the use of university-grade laboratory equipment. To qualify, the performing entity must possess institutional accreditation and the capability to manage federal research grants. Key deliverables for this contract include academic analysis, validation reports, and formal research papers. Interested parties must respond by October 21, 2026, ensuring they meet the SBA requirements for small businesses with fewer than 500 employees.

General Info

DARPA small business subcontract for academic research, theoretical modeling, and technical validation.

Agency

Department of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

NAICS

611310 - Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DPA26BZ06-DV026.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedSep 2

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Response DeadlineOct 21

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10/21/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

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Provides academic oversight and fundamental research for prime contractors on DARPA SBIR projects. Performs theoretical modeling, peer-reviewed research, and validation of technical approaches using university-grade laboratory equipment. Requires institutional accreditation and federal research grant management capability. Delivers research papers, validation reports, and academic analysis.

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