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Neuromodulation Hardware & Physical Prototype Engineering

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Response Deadline10/09/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency involves the design and manufacture of physical prototype systems and clinical hardware for prime contractors on DARPA SHINE projects. The primary objective is the development of precision neuromodulation devices capable of inducing circuit-selective neuroplasticity through electrical or physical means, culminating in the delivery of a functional physical prototype. The project requires specialized expertise in electrical engineering and medical device hardware design. Interested parties must respond by October 9, 2026, for this effort categorized under NAICS code 334510.

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DARPA subcontract for designing and manufacturing precision neuromodulation prototype hardware by October 2026.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgcyView Agency

NAICS

334510 - Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

VA

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Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-PA-25-07-06.

The full solicitation package (5 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Selective Harnessing of Intrinsic Neuroplasticity Engineering (SHINE)

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PostedSep 3

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Response DeadlineOct 9

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10/09/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Designs and manufactures physical prototype systems and clinical hardware for prime contractors on DARPA SHINE projects. Develops precision neuromodulation devices to induce circuit-selective neuroplasticity via physical or electrical means. Requires electrical engineering and medical device hardware design expertise. Delivers a functional physical prototype system or clinical hardware.

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