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Flexoelectric Materials Research & Development

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Federal

Response Deadline12/04/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

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

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-SN-27-10.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Request for Information: Flexoelectric Future

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PostedNov 4

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Response DeadlineDec 4

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Response Deadline

12/04/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 29 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Performs foundational research and development of materials utilizing strain-gradient-driven electromechanical responses for prime contractors on DARPA projects. Explores foundational materials and interfaces to develop materials capable of encoding or discriminating local mechanical states. Utilizes advanced materials synthesis labs and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Delivers material samples, characterization reports, and validated design rules.

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