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DARPA-PS-26-127Federal

Submission Closed09/23/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The DARPA Perseus program, solicitation DARPA-PS-26-127, seeks innovative proposals to develop microscale ultra-high-vacuum (µUHV) systems that enable compact cold-atom devices and environmentally-decoupled ultra-high Q microelectromechanical (MEMS) and photonics devices. The primary technical goal is to create manufacturable vacuum packages with pressures below 10^-10 mbar that integrate cold-atom quantum sensors, MEMS, and photonic sensors while addressing critical challenges in vacuum packaging, materials, interconnects, and pumps. The program is structured into a three-month Phase 0 for security setup, a Phase 1 for technical work, and an optional Phase 2, with an estimated performance duration of 42 months starting around January 15, 2027. Awards will be made via Other Transaction (OT) for Prototype Agreements under 10 U.S.C. § 4022. Proposals are evaluated based on scientific and technical merit, potential contribution to the DARPA mission, and budget, price, and schedule. Technical merit assessments focus on innovation, feasibility, team expertise in manufacturing, and risk management. Mandatory requirements include the submission of an Intellectual Property Management Plan and a Commercialization and Transition Strategy. Compliance with cybersecurity standards is critical, specifically requiring a valid CMMC Level 2 self-assessment. Additionally, strict organizational conflict of interest (OCI) rules apply, particularly regarding Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) partners. Full proposals must include Technical and Management Volumes and a detailed Price Volume, with a final submission deadline of September 23, 2026.

General Info

DARPA seeks proposals for microscale ultra-high-vacuum systems for quantum sensors and MEMS devices.

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

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

DARPA Other Transaction Agreement for Prototype Development HR0011-XX-9-XXXX

28 pages · contract-document

High

DARPA Perrseus Task Description Document

2 pages · task-description-document

High

DARPA-PS-26-127 Amendment 01 - Perseus

30 pages · amendment

High

DARPA-PS-26-127 Amendment 02 - Perrseus

amendment

High

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perrseus Abstract Instructions and Template

7 pages · abstract-instructions-template

High

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perrseus Attachment K Proposer Checklist

2 pages · proposer-checklist

High

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perrseus FAQ Version 2

4 pages · q-and-a

High

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perrseus Other Transaction Certifications

5 pages · other-transaction-certifications

High

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perrseus Price Detail Spreadsheet

19 pages · price-detail-spreadsheet

High

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perrseus Price Proposal Instructions and Volume II Template

7 pages · price-proposal-instructions

High

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perrseus Proposal Instructions and Volume I Template

15 pages · proposal-instructions

High

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perrseus Proposers Day Slides

68 pages · industry-day

High

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perseus FAQ Version 10

q-and-a

High

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perseus FAQ Version 8

10 pages · q-and-a

High

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perseus FAQ Version 9

q-and-a

High

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perseus Program Solicitation

29 pages · rfp

High

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perseus Proposers Day Slides

59 pages · industry-day

High

DARPA-PS-26-127 Schedule of Milestones and Payments

12 pages · schedule-of-milestones-and-payments

High

SAMPLE OT Fixed Support Nontraditional Agreement 2025-02-28

28 pages · contract-document

High

SAMPLE OT Prototype Agreement - Expenditure Based Approach 2025-02-28

29 pages · contract-document

High

SAMPLE OT Prototype Agreement with DARPA - Fixed Support Traditional Cost-Share

30 pages · contract-document

High

SAMPLE OT Prototype Cost-Share Agreement HR0011-XX-9-XXXX

30 pages · contract-document

High

SAMPLE Streamlined Other Transaction for Prototypes Agreement 2025-02-28

28 pages · contract-document

High

DARPA PS-26-127 Perseus FAQ Version 3

5 pages · q-and-a

Medium

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perseus FAQ Version 6

6 pages · q-and-a

Medium

DARPA BAAT Submission Portal Guide

13 pages · special-notice

Low

DARPA PERRSEUS Controlled Unclassified Information Guide v1 June 27, 2026

10 pages · cui-guide

Low

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perrseus Abstract Summary Slide Template

1 page · other

Low

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perrseus FAQ Version 4

5 pages · q-and-a

Low

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perrseus Proposal Summary Slide Template

1 page · proposal-summary

Low

DARPA PS-26-127 Perrseus Proposers Day Video Link

1 page · industry-day

Low

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perseus FAQ Version 1

2 pages · q-and-a

Low

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perseus FAQ Version 5

6 pages · q-and-a

Low

DARPA-PS-26-127 Perseus Q&A Version 7

9 pages · q-and-a

Low

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Timeline

11 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedJul 15

Solicitation

Notice updatedJul 21

Response deadline time changed from 12:00 PM UTC to 5:00 PM UTC on Sep 23, 2026. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJul 21