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DARPA-SN-25-109Federal

Submission Closed05/01/2026, 03:00:00 PM EDT

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Solicitation # 80JSC026Q0014

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Solicitation # DARPA-SN-27-06

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Solicitation # 2027_PROMISE

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Solicitation # W912CH-26-S-0001

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

4 pages · amendment

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3 pages · special-notice

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedOct 23

special-notice

Notice updatedNov 18

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Response DeadlineMay 1

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/01/2026, 03:00:00 PM EDT

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

Contacts1 person available

OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

Contacts

TTO BAA Coordinator

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Full Description

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office (TTO) is sponsoring the DARPA Lift Challenge. This Special Notice provides information for potential participants interested in competing. The DARPA Lift Challenge will be held Summer 2026, at the location announced on the challenge website. Advance registration will be required.