DARPA Lift Challenge

SOL #: DARPA-SN-25-109Special Notice

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; Applied Research (AC12)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/1b9bc707fae94e79a6e6825fbd5c7a57/view

Timeline

Posted

Oct 23, 2025

Last Updated

Nov 18, 2025

Action Date

May 1, 2026, 3:00 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 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Tactical Technology Office (TTO) is sponsoring the DARPA Lift Challenge. This Special Notice provides information for potential participants interested in competing. The DARPA Lift Challenge will be held Summer 2026, at the location announced on the challenge website. Advance registration will be required.