DARPA "Venture Horizons" Request for Information

The DARPA Venture Horizons RFI, issued on May 12, 2025, seeks to identify top-tier investors—including venture capital firms, private equity, family offices, and corporate investors—with proven experience in commercializing advanced technologies. The initiative aims to connect these investors with DARPA Program Managers, R&D performers, and subject matter experts to facilitate investment opportunities and accelerate the transition of breakthrough technologies across DARPA’s six technical offices. Respondents are required to submit a comprehensive 25-page response, including an MS Word narrative addressing investment goals, domain expertise, commitment to national security, and unique capabilities, along with an accompanying Excel spreadsheet (Attachment A) providing organizational details, points of contact, and certifications. Responses are due by June 15, 2025, via email to [email hidden]. The response process emphasizes the importance of proprietary markings if applicable and adherence to formatting standards, with no government funding or contractual obligations resulting from participation. The solicitation explicitly states that this is an information-gathering effort under FAR 15.201(e), meaning responses are not offers and cannot be accepted as contracts. There are no specific clauses, terms, or conditions related to delivery, inspection, or pricing, as the RFI does not involve the procurement of goods or services. Respondents must certify they do not have adversarial capital and provide relevant security and organizational information. DARPA retains rights to intellectual property and may share responses across government entities for review, but no contractual or financial commitments are made at this stage. Overall, the RFI serves as a strategic planning tool to identify capable investors aligned with DARPA’s mission, without establishing any binding contractual or procurement obligations.