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Cattle Run Proposers Day Announcement

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DARPA-SN-27-03Federal

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

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VA

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DARPA-SN-27-03-Amendment-01.pdf

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DARPA-SN-27-03.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy
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OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA
Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA
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PROPOSERS DAY:
DARPA is hosting a Proposers Day in support of DARPA-SN-27-03 Cattle Run program on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the DARPA Conference Center (675 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203) from 8:00am to 5:00pm EST. The purpose of this conference is to provide information on the Cattle Run program; promote additional discussion on this topic; address questions from potential proposers; and provide a forum for potential proposers to meet for teaming opportunities.

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