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Specialized Research & Prototype Development

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Response Deadline09/29/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Specialized Research and Prototype Development supports the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency within the Department of Defense. The primary objective is to perform high-risk scientific research and develop proofs of concept for prime contractors on Defense Sciences Office projects. This involves conducting rapid investigations of new concepts and creating pilots to determine technical feasibility for national security purposes, with deliverables including technical data, reports, software, prototypes, or demonstrations. The contract requires strict adherence to NIST SP 800-171 standards for safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information and maintaining cyber incident reporting capabilities. Interested parties must respond by September 29, 2026, for this opportunity categorized under NAICS code 541715.

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DARPA subcontract for high-risk research and prototype development, due September 29, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgcyView Agency

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

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Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-PA-25-07.

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PostedAug 19

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Response DeadlineSep 29

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09/29/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 17 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Performs high-risk scientific research and develops proofs of concept for prime contractors on DARPA Defense Sciences Office projects. Conducts rapid investigations of new concepts and creates pilots to determine technical feasibility for national security. Requires compliance with NIST SP 800-171 for safeguarding CUI and cyber incident reporting capabilities. Delivers technical data, reports, software, prototypes, or demonstrations.

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