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Predictive Tool Development for Material Properties

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Federal

Response Deadline11/30/2026, 07:00:00 AM EST

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This subcontract opportunity involves the development of computational tools designed to predict material properties in support of prime contractors working on DARPA Biological Technologies Office projects. The primary objective is to create predictive models and software tools that can forecast material formulation behavior by leveraging high-performance computing, molecular modeling software, and artificial intelligence or machine learning frameworks. Managed under the Department of Defense for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the project falls under NAICS code 541715. The successful provider will be responsible for the delivery of functional predictive software tools that accurately determine material properties. Interested parties should note the response deadline of November 30, 2026.

General Info

Develop AI computational tools for DARPA material property prediction by November 30, 2026.

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-27-15.

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

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Future Program: Laguna

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Timeline

PostedNov 5

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Response DeadlineNov 30

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11/30/2026, 07:00:00 AM ESTin 25 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Develops computational tools to predict material properties for prime contractors on DARPA Biological Technologies Office projects. Creates predictive models and software tools to forecast material formulation behavior using high-performance computing (HPC), molecular modeling software, or AI/ML frameworks. Delivers predictive software tools for material properties.

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