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Response Deadline10/19/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract seeks the provision of named technical leadership and key personnel, including a Principal Investigator and supporting scientists and engineers, to execute advanced research initiatives under a subcontract arrangement. The work is aligned with the Department of Defense’s Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency and falls under the NAICS code 541690, which encompasses other scientific and technical consulting services. Performance of the contract will occur at an undetermined location, with no specific city, state, or zip code designated for place of performance. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2026, and responses must be submitted by October 19, 2026, with no set-aside provisions or small business preferences indicated. The nature of the effort requires experienced technical leaders capable of directing complex research programs, with an emphasis on mission-critical defense-related innovation.

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Technical leadership and personnel required for DoD advanced research under NAICS 541690, no set-aside, responses due October 19, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgcyView Agency

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541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesView NAICS

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PostedAug 7

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10/19/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 2 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Provision of named technical leadership and key personnel including Principal Investigator and supporting scientists/engineers for research execution.

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