Administrator

Administrator, serving under DARPA-BAA-10-10, is a key procurement lead within the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, responsible for managing competitive research and development solicitations aligned with DARPA’s mission to accelerate transformative military technologies. This role oversees the full lifecycle of Broad Agency Announcements (BAAs), engaging with academic institutions, industrial laboratories, and innovative startups to secure cutting-edge solutions in physical sciences, engineering, and life sciences. Administrator’s acquisitions are strategically designed to foster high-risk, high-reward innovation, prioritizing technical feasibility over commercial readiness and enabling rapid prototyping and demonstration of next-generation capabilities. Administrator maintains close working relationships with a select group of technical partners, including AEROSPACE & COMMERCIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, AMD INTERNATIONAL TECHNOLOGIES LLC, SYSTEMS & TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH LLC, PENNSYLVANIA & SOUTHERN RAILWAY LLC, and ABBOTT LABORATORIES INC. These contractors are typically selected for their demonstrated expertise in advanced systems integration, microelectronics, bio-integrated platforms, and autonomous technologies. The procurement pattern emphasizes technical excellence and rapid iteration, with a preference for firms possessing deep domain knowledge and prior DARPA program experience, fostering a collaborative, mission-driven contracting environment. There is no set-aside preference in Administrator’s portfolio; all procurements are conducted as full and open competitions, reflecting DARPA’s focus on identifying the most capable performers regardless of size or socioeconomic status. This approach ensures that innovation is driven by technical merit rather than socioeconomic criteria, aligning with DARPA’s mandate to pursue breakthroughs without constraint. The primary NAICS classification is 541712—Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)—reflecting a singular focus on foundational R&D in areas such as neuromorphic computing, advanced materials, autonomous systems, and bio-enabled sensors. Administrator’s acquisitions target novel architectures, experimental prototypes, and proof-of-concept demonstrations that push the boundaries of current scientific understanding.