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University Research Partner (Academic Sub-Awardee)

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Federal

Response Deadline06/17/2027, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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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

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-PS-26-123.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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TTO Office-Wide Solicitation 2026

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Timeline

PostedAug 31

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Response DeadlineJun 17

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Response Deadline

06/17/2027, 12:00:00 PM UTCin 10 months

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Performs fundamental research or specialized academic study for prime contractors on DARPA R&D projects. Conducts academic research, theoretical modeling, and student-led technical execution on a university campus. Identifies work as Fundamental Research to determine CUI exemptions. Delivers academic papers, fundamental research reports, and data.

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