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Perrseus Proposers Day

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is conducting a Proposers Day on July 17, 2026, at its Arlington, Virginia, conference center to provide information ahead of a formal solicitation for the Perrseus program, which aims to develop microscale ultra-high vacuum (μUHV) prototypes capable of achieving pressures below 10⁻¹⁰ mbar within a package smaller than 5 mL. These prototypes, designed for use in next-generation thermal atom, cold atom, photonic, and vacuum-packaged MEMS sensors, must support a operational lifetime exceeding three years and include integrated pressure sensors for real-time vacuum parameter monitoring. The program is structured as a 42-month effort divided into two phases: Phase 1 will focus on component integration, initial form-factor design, and mitigation of manufacturing and packaging risks, while Phase 2 will deliver a finalized, manufacturable process along with test-ready physical prototypes for government evaluation. The development of new measurement techniques for pressure levels, leak rates, pump rates, and pump capacity within miniature packages is also a key technical requirement. This notice is a Special Notice (DARPA-SN-26-99) issued on July 1, 2026, and is not a formal solicitation, nor does it constitute an invitation to submit proposals or binding offers. All responses to this notice are for informational and planning purposes only, with the formal Program Solicitation expected to be released prior to the Proposers Day event. The future award is anticipated to be made under an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for prototypes under 10 U.S.C. § 4022. Attendees must register by July 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. ET through the designated Cvent link, with a cap of 160 participants and no more than three attendees per organization. All registrants are required to submit a DARPA eForm 104 by the registration deadline, and non-U.S. citizens must complete an additional eForm 60 by July 5, 2026. Attendance requires government-issued photo ID. Organizations seeking to form teams may submit a one-page unclassified profile, including contact details, technical capabilities, and desired partner expertise, to Perrseus@darpa.mil by July 15, 2026. No pricing, delivery terms, contract value, or formal evaluation criteria are provided

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DARPA hosts July 17, 2026, Proposers Day for Perrseus solicitation DARPA-SN-26-99, proposals due July 8, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgcyView Agency

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

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VA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy
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OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA
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Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will host an in-person Proposers Day in support of an upcoming solicitation for the Perrseus program on July 17, 2026, at the DARPA Conference Center (DCC) in Arlington, VA, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET.

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