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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on May 23, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Pulling Guard

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HR001125S0003Federal

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The Pulling Guard program is designed to establish an ecosystem involving two commercial entities that will develop and provide semi-autonomous point-defense overwatch and escort systems, known as Pulling Guard systems, in collaboration with the Department of Defense. The initiative aims to enhance security and operational effectiveness by deploying these advanced escort solutions, which are intended to operate in partnership with military forces to safeguard assets and personnel. The contract, issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), seeks proposals from qualified organizations to contribute to this innovative defense technology. The solicitation, titled "Pulling Guard" with the number HR001125S0003, was posted on May 23, 2025, with a response deadline of July 25, 2025. It falls under NAICS code 541715, which pertains to research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences. The contract is managed by DARPA’s Office within the Department of Defense, located in Arlington, Virginia. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their proposals via the designated contact email, with the process supported by detailed cost proposal guidelines to ensure comprehensive and supportable submissions. The program emphasizes the development of autonomous systems that can operate effectively in complex environments, contributing to national security objectives through innovative technological solutions.

General Info

DARPA seeks proposals for semi-autonomous point-defense escort systems with commercial partners.

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

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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DARPA Pulling Guard BAA Amendment 01 (HR001125S0003)

PDF, High priority: read this first24 pages · amendment
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DARPA Pulling Guard BAA (HR001125S0003)

PDF, High priority: read this firstrfp
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DARPA Standard Cost Proposal Spreadsheet (November 2021)

XLSX, High priority: read this first55 pages · specifications
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DARPA TTO Pulling Guard Program Questions and Answers

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HR001125S0003 Pulling Guard Abstract Instructions and Template

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HR001125S0003 Pulling Guard Associate Contractor Agreements

DOCX, High priority: read this first2 pages · associate-contractor-agreement
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HR001125S0003 Pulling Guard Cost Proposal Instructions and Template

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HR001125S0003 Pulling Guard Proposal Instructions and Volume I Template

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HR001125S0003 Pulling Guard Schedule of Milestones and Payments

DOCX, High priority: read this first2 pages · specifications
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PULLING GUARD Abstract Summary Slide Template

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Pulling Guard Task Description Document Template

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Attachment F - Pulling Guard OT Certs Template

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Directions for Receiving Pulling Guard Industry Day Materials (DARPA-SN-25-08)

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy
Contacts1 person available
OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy
Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA
Contacts
BAA Coordinator

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The Pulling Guard program aims to create an ecosystem in which two commercial entities provide semi-autonomous point-defense overwatch/escort systems (a “Pulling Guard system”) that delivers escort services in partnership with the Department of Defense (DoD).

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