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Deep Thoughts Future Program Announcement

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DARPA-SN-26-16Federal

Submission Closed01/30/2026, 07:00:00 AM EST

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General Info

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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

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Documents

3 pages · special-notice

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PhaseClosed

PostedDec 17

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Response DeadlineJan 30

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Submission Closed

01/30/2026, 07:00:00 AM EST

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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

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TTO BAA Coordinator

Full Description

The purpose of this Special Notice (SN) is to provide public notification of additional research areas of interest to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office (TTO), specifically for the contemplated forthcoming Deep Thoughts program.
If released, the Deep Thoughts Proposers Day Special Notice and Program Solicitation (PS) will be made available at https://sam.gov/.