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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DARPA Defense Sciences Office DSO is issuing a broad agency announcement under solicitation number HR001126S0015 to solicit proposals for innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems for national security applications. This solicitation specifically targets breakthrough research and explicitly excludes projects that only offer evolutionary improvements to current practices. The opportunity is managed by the Department of Defense and is categorized under NAICS code 541715, with a response deadline set for August 27, 2027. Associated award structures for these initiatives utilize Cost Plus Fixed Fee CPFF completion contracts, which include specific line items for supplies, services, reports, and contractor acquired property. These contracts are managed as rated orders under the Defense Priorities and Safety program and require electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow. Additionally, all participants must adhere to the DSO Controlled Unclassified Information Guide to ensure the proper marking and protection of sensitive data, including export controlled and proprietary business information, in accordance with federal regulations and operational security requirements.

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DARPA seeks revolutionary national security research proposals by August 27, 2027, via CPFF contracts.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgcyView Agency

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Attachment_B_Abstract_Summary_Side_Template.pptx

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Attachment_E_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_I_Template_Technical_and_Management.docx

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HR001126S0015.pdf

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Attachment_C_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.docx

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Attachment_A_Executive_Summary_Template.docx

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Attachment_I_Accelerated_Award_Option_Election_and_Attestation_Form.docx

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Contract HR00112CXXX Award Contract Document

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Contract HR00112CXXX Award Document

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Attachment_H_Classified_Submission_Requirements_Instructions_and_Procedures.docx

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Attachment_F_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_II_Template__Cost.docx

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Attachment_G_DARPA_Cost_Proposal_Spreadsheet.xlsx

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Attachment_L_Accelerated_Contract_Award_Option_Baseline_Model_Contract_Addendum_Additional_Circumstance-Driven_Clauses.docx

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DSO Controlled Unclassified Information Guide v1.0 May 9, 2025

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Attachment_M_Accelerated_Contract_Award_Option_Model_OT_Agreement_for_Prototype.docx

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Attachment_N_Accelerated_Contract_Award_Option_Model_OT_Agreement_for_Research.docx

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Attachment_P_Model_Cooperative_Agreement.docx

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Attachment_D_Proposal_Summary_Slides_Template.pptx

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy
Contacts1 person available
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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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is soliciting proposals which investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems for national security applications. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.

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