Request for Information: Graphene Production and Manufacturing
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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.
Quick Summary
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a Request for Information (RFI), titled "Graphene Production and Manufacturing", seeking data on global capabilities and technological advancements in graphene production. This RFI aims to evaluate graphene's potential for use in manufacturing load-bearing structures for aerospace applications. Responses are due June 1, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET.
Purpose & Scope
DARPA's Tactical Technology Office (TTO) is conducting market research to gather information for potential future programs. The RFI focuses on understanding the current state-of-the-art in graphene production and its application in aerospace structures.
Key Information Sought
DARPA is specifically interested in:
- Largest available sizes of graphene sheets for structural parts.
- Scalability and manufacturability of graphene sheets for aerospace structures.
- Use of graphene in designing and manufacturing load-bearing structures, including static/fatigue strength, part size, manufacturing techniques, and its role as a main material, additive, or layer.
- Test data substantiating graphene's use as a structural material.
- Estimated weight reduction potential compared to traditional composites/metals.
- Estimated costs for producing aerostructures incorporating graphene.
Exclusions
DARPA is not interested in modeling/analysis techniques, theoretical assertions without data, or the use of carbon nanotubes.
Submission Details
- Responses Due: June 1, 2026, by 4:00 PM ET.
- Format: White papers, not exceeding five (5) single-sided pages, in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, or PDF.
- Submission Method: Unclassified submissions should be sent via email to DARPA-SN-26-62@darpa.mil. No classified information should be submitted.
Eligibility & Important Notes
Responses are welcome from a wide range of sources, including universities, private companies, research institutions, and small/large businesses. This RFI is for market research and program planning only; it is NOT a solicitation for proposals or a request for quotations. Responding is voluntary, and DARPA will not reimburse costs incurred. Information received will be treated as confidential business information.