DSO Pitch Day Solicitation
SOL #: DARPA-PA-26-01Solicitation
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
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Posted
Oct 7, 2025
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Last Updated
Oct 24, 2025
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Submission Deadline
Oct 27, 2025, 12:00 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 mission of DARPA’s Defense Science Office (DSO) is to identify and sponsor scientific discovery to fuel innovation in research and development for defense. DSO develops and executes an aggressive and forward-leaning portfolio that accelerates the development and maturation of scientific advances across a broad set of technical areas to create asymmetric advantage for U.S. National Security. DSO aims to create strategic surprise by pushing technology toward its fundamental scientific limits, thereby expanding the art of the possible. In addition, DSO looks for transformative trends at the global scale and their potential impact on our nation.
The goals of the DSO Pitch Day are to: 1. fund proposals for targeted, short-term efforts with the potential to grow into groundbreaking new DARPA programs, and 2. employ an acquisition strategy to encourage participation by new and first-time or non-traditional proposers. This funding opportunity will aim to broaden DARPA’s reach with small businesses, educational institutions, and other non-traditional performers to break down barriers of entry for performers new to DARPA and the national security space.
NOTE: Due date reflected is for Abstract submissions (10/27/2025 at 12:00PM ET noon).
The goals of the DSO Pitch Day are to: 1. fund proposals for targeted, short-term efforts with the potential to grow into groundbreaking new DARPA programs, and 2. employ an acquisition strategy to encourage participation by new and first-time or non-traditional proposers. This funding opportunity will aim to broaden DARPA’s reach with small businesses, educational institutions, and other non-traditional performers to break down barriers of entry for performers new to DARPA and the national security space.
NOTE: Due date reflected is for Abstract submissions (10/27/2025 at 12:00PM ET noon).
People
Points of Contact
BAA CoordinatorPRIMARY