Advanced Research Concepts (ARC)
SOL #: DARPA-EA-25-02Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa)
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
ARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, United States
Place of Performance
Place of performance not available
NAICS
Research and Development in the Physical (541715)
PSC
National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense Military; Basic Research (AC11)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Nov 27, 2024
2
Last Updated
Apr 30, 2025
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Submission Deadline
Nov 26, 2025, 4:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
The Advanced Research Concepts (ARC) program will rapidly solicit and explore a high volume of promising new ideas for limited-scope investments. Projects will focus on answering high-risk/high-reward questions to assess the impact of further investment by the Department of Defense.
People
Points of Contact
BAA CoordinatorPRIMARY
Files
Versions
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Solicitation
Posted: Apr 30, 2025
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Solicitation
Posted: Nov 27, 2024