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DARPA Modernization Project Sources Sought and Industry Day Notice

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The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, is seeking industry input on Architecture/Engineering support services for the DARPA Modernization Project under solicitation number HR001126E008. This Sources Sought Notice aims to evaluate market capabilities and potential competition ahead of a planned procurement, with NAICS code 541310 identifying the scope of services. All interested vendors must review the full notice and attachments and submit responses by 10:00 AM ET on August 24, 2026, to ensure inclusion in the agency’s planning process. Confirmation of intent to attend the associated Industry Day must be received by 12:00 PM ET on August 13, 2026, with the event scheduled for August 18, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET. The primary point of contact for inquiries is the DARPA Modernization Project team, reachable at DMP@darpa.mil, and all correspondence should be directed to the office located in Arlington, Virginia. This notice is not a request for proposals but a pre-solicitation tool to inform future procurement actions.

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DARPA seeks industry input for Architecture/Engineering services via solicitation HR001126E008 by August 24, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgcyView Agency

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541310 - Architectural ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Arlington, VA, 22203, USA

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NONE

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Sources+Sought+Notice+HR001126RE008+-+Attachment+4+-+OCI+and+Feedback.xlsx

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Sources+Sought+Notice+HR001126RE008+Attachment+1+-+DRAFT+Statement+of+Objectives.pdf

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HR001126RE008+DARPA+MODERNIZATION+PROJECT_SOURCES+SOUGHT+NOTICE.pdf

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Sources+Sought+Notice+HR001126RE008+Attachment+2-+Industry+Day+Confirmation.docx

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SF+330+Instructions.pdf

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Sources+Sought+Notice+HR001126RE008_Attachment+3A+-+Experience+Reference+Sheet_FINAL.docx

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy
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OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA
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Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy
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Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA
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DARPA Modernization Project
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The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to determine industry capability and assess competition for Architecture/Engineering support services for the DARPA Modernization Project. 


This Sources Sought Notices also serves as Notification of the DARPA Modernization Project Industry Day.


All interested vendor shall review the notice and all attachments, in its entirety, and submit interest in participating in the Industry Day and responses to this notice in accordance with the requirements specified in the Sources Sought Notice. 


The tentative date for the DARPA Modernization Project Industry Day is August 18, 2026, from 1:00 PM ET to 3:00 PM ET. 


Receipt of Confirmation of intent to participate in the industry day is due by 12:00 PM ET on August 13, 2026. 


Responses to this Sources Sought Notice are due by 10:00 AM ET on August 24, 2026. 


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