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Advanced Subsurface Sensing & Instrumentation

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The Advanced Subsurface Sensing and Instrumentation subcontract, issued by the Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency Energy (ARPA-E), focuses on the supply and integration of sophisticated sensing hardware for subsurface resource extraction projects. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering micro-sensors or swarm-based sensing technologies designed for the spatial mapping of fluid flow and fracture networks. This role involves integrating the hardware directly into well-bores for field trials to ensure the delivery of an operational sensing system capable of providing real-time data streams. Qualified candidates must possess specialized expertise in swarm-robotics or quantum sensing to meet the technical demands of the project. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 334511 and was posted on October 21, 2026, with a response deadline of November 20, 2026. The project aims to enhance the capabilities of prime contractors by providing high-precision instrumentation for complex underground environments.

General Info

ARPA-E subcontract for subsurface sensing hardware integration and real-time spatial mapping data.

Agency

Department Of Energy → Advanced Rsrch Proj Agency ARPA-E

NAICS

334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

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NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DE-FOA-0003631.

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 SBIR/STTR (UNLOCK SBIR/STTR)

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AgencyDepartment Of Energy → Advanced Rsrch Proj Agency ARPA-E
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Supplies and integrates advanced sensing hardware for prime contractors on ARPA-E subsurface resource extraction projects. Supplies micro-sensors or swarm-based sensors for spatial mapping of fracture networks and fluid flow, and integrates hardware into well-bores for field trials. Requires expertise in quantum sensing or swarm-robotics. Delivers an operational sensing system and real-time data streams.

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