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Technical Research and Development in Emerging Defense Technologies

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline09/23/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the U.S. Department of Defense is seeking a subcontractor for technical research and development in emerging defense technologies. This effort focuses on high-risk R&D within critical areas including artificial intelligence, autonomy, quantum systems, and biotechnology, with a scope that encompasses prototyping and detailed technical reporting. This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for companies with fewer than 500 employees, falling under NAICS code 541712. The solicitation was posted on August 26, 2026, and requires a response by September 23, 2026.

General Info

DARPA seeks small business subcontractors for high-risk R&D in emerging defense technologies.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyView Agency

NAICS

541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DPA26BZ05-DV018.

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

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Timeline

PostedAug 26

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Response DeadlineSep 23

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Response Deadline

09/23/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 26 days

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

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Conduct high-risk R&D in defense-critical areas such as AI, autonomy, quantum systems, or biotechnology, including prototyping and technical reporting.

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