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DARPA's Commercial Solutions Opening (DCSO) for Commercial Strategy

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HR001125RE003Federal

Submission Closed04/30/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking proposals under its Commercial Solutions Opening (DCSO), an initiative aimed at transforming DARPA’s research and development breakthroughs into practical, market-ready solutions for both military and civilian use. The focus is on closing critical capability gaps by leveraging advanced technologies developed through DARPA-funded R&D projects. The program is managed by the Commercial Strategy team within DARPA’s Director’s Office, which also leads the Embedded Entrepreneurship Initiative (EEI). The EEI supports project participants by providing funding to integrate experienced entrepreneurs directly into research teams, helping bridge the divide between technical innovation and successful commercialization. The DCSO invites a diverse range of proposals featuring innovative technical, scientific, and business strategies for transitioning DARPA technologies toward market adoption and operational deployment. Through this solicitation (HR001125RE003), DARPA aims to foster the commercialization of cutting-edge capabilities that address key military and civilian requirements. The solicitation is open until April 30, 2026, and the primary point of contact is Melissa Ramirez. Proposals are to be submitted electronically, with more information available on the official SAM.gov webpage.

General Info

DARPA seeks proposals to commercialize advanced R&D technologies for military and civilian use by 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

Contract Value

$350,000

NAICS

541

Place of Performance

Arlington, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

SCIENTIFIC SYSTEMS COMPANY, INC.

Award Issued Date

05/01/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

CSO HR001125RE003 Attachment 1 - SOW Template

3 pages · sow

High

CSO-HR001125RE003 Attachment 2 - Price Template

specifications

High

DARPA Commercial Solutions Opening (DCSO) HR001125RE003

rfp

High

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Timeline

PhaseAwarded

PostedMay 1

Solicitation

AwardedMay 1

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

04/30/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

Contacts1 person available

OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

Contacts

Melissa Ramirez

contact@example.gov

Full Description

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) mission is to create technological surprise for national security, which drives its Research and Development (R&D) programs to transform revolutionary concepts into practical capabilities for the military and civilian society. Under DARPA’s Commercial Solutions Opening (DCSO), DARPA seeks to close military and civilian capability gaps with commercial solutions derived from the Agency's R&D programs. This DCSO is solicited by DARPA Commercial Strategy within the Director’s Office. The Commercial Strategy team oversees the implementation of the DCSO, which includes the Embedded Entrepreneurship Initiative (EEI). The EEI, through the DCSO, awards participants with funds to support bringing in an embedded entrepreneur (EE) to assist performers with commercialization and business efforts.

Proposals for the DCSO are solicited for transitioning and commercializing innovative solutions derived from DARPA R&D-funded technologies into capabilities that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide new technological advancements. DARPA reasonably anticipates meaningful proposals with varying technical, scientific, and business approaches in response to this DCSO.