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Technical Proposal Development & Submission Support

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Response Deadline10/06/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract supports prime contractors in crafting technically compliant proposals for a Request for Information and future Program Solicitation under DARPA, with a focus on advanced engineering practices such as Model-Based Systems Engineering modeling and digital engineering visualization. Submission guidelines mandated by DARPA must be strictly followed to ensure proposal acceptability, and the work involves detailed formatting, structural alignment, and technical accuracy throughout the development process. The effort is scoped as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, with a response deadline of October 6, 2026, and was posted on August 7, 2026, indicating a timeline that allows for thorough preparation and integration of complex technical content into proposal deliverables. The performance location and point of contact are not specified, but engagement is directly tied to the Department of Defense and DARPA’s procedural requirements.

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Support prime contractors in DARPA-compliant proposals using Model-Based Systems Engineering and digital visualization by October 6, 2026.

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Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgcyView Agency

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesView NAICS

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PostedAug 7

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Response DeadlineOct 6

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Support prime contractors in developing and formatting compliant technical proposals for the RFI and future Program Solicitation, including MBSE modeling, digital engineering visualization, and adherence to DARPA submission guidelines.

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