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Advanced Subsurface Sensing & Diagnostics

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Response Deadline11/20/2026, 02:30:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract under the Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (ARPA-E) focuses on the development and installation of advanced subsurface sensing and diagnostics for prime contractors on UNLOCK projects. The scope of work involves deploying specialized hardware, such as quantum, micro, distributed chemical, or swarm-based sensors, to achieve spatial mapping of fracture networks. All equipment must be engineered to operate effectively at depth under realistic well-scale conditions. The primary deliverables include the physical installation of the sensing hardware and the provision of real-time monitoring data. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541360 and was posted on October 21, 2026, with a response deadline of November 20, 2026.

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Subcontract for installing advanced subsurface sensing hardware to map fracture networks for ARPA-E.

Agency

Department Of Energy → Advanced Rsrch Proj Agency ARPA-E

NAICS

541360 - Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DE-FOA-0003630.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Unlocking New Levels of Output and Capacity for Key Subsurface Resources (UNLOCK)

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PostedOct 21

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Response DeadlineNov 20

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11/20/2026, 02:30:00 PM UTCin 29 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Advanced Rsrch Proj Agency ARPA-E

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Develops and installs advanced sensing systems for prime contractors on ARPA-E UNLOCK projects. Deploys distributed chemical sensing, quantum sensors, micro-sensors, or swarm-based sensors for spatial mapping of fracture networks. Requires hardware capable of operating at depth under realistic well-scale conditions. Delivers installed sensing hardware and real-time monitoring data.

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