Response deadlineJun 1, 2027, 11:59 PM UTC
Deadline status271 days remaining
PostedJun 2, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Opportunity summary
Source-citedThis Research Solutions Opening seeks academic researchers to address DARPA's complex technical challenges and fund independent research ideas. The opportunity is limited to Intergovernmental Personnel Act candidates and proposals from accredited U.S. colleges and universities. [1]
Key points
- Requires abstract submission before a full Phase 2 proposal. [3]
- Direct cost sharing may positively affect evaluation for commercial application. [2]
Watch items
- Response deadline is June 1, 2027. [4]
- The RSO aims to strengthen the DARPA Program Manager community. [1]
Sources
- SAMPLE_OT_R__-_Streamlined-fixed_-_2025.02.28.docx
***(SAMPLE - Streamlined Other Transactions for Research $2M or Under - Fixed Approach with a Nontraditional Defense Contractor)*** **OTHER TRANSACTION FOR RESEARCH** BETWEEN (*INSERT COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS*) AND THE DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY 675 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET ARLINGTON, VA 22203-2114 CONCERNING (*INSERT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TITLE*) Agreement No.: HR0011-XX-3-XXXX Purchase Requisition No.: *XXXXXXXXXXXX* Total Amount of the Agreement: $ *XXXXXXXXXXXX* Funds Obligated: $ *XXXXXXXXXXXX* Authority: 10 U.S.C. § 4021 Effective Date: *XX/XX/XXXX* Line of Appropriation: AA $ This Agreement is entered into between the United States of America, hereinafter called the Gov
- DARPA-PA-26-08.pdf
For efforts with a likelihood of commercial application, appropriate direct cost sharing may be a positive factor in the evaluation as an indicator of transition potential.
- DARPA-PA-26-08.pdf
PHASE 1: ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Prior to submitting a full proposal under Phase 2, an abstract must first be submitted in accordance with the requirements described below.
- Official SAM.gov notice
Posted Jun 2, 2026; Responses due Jun 1, 2027, 11:59 PM UTC; Archive date Jul 1, 2027
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Public-source intelligence
Source-backed opportunity brief
***(SAMPLE - Streamlined Other Transactions for Research $2M or Under - Fixed Approach with a Nontraditional Defense Contractor)*** **OTHER TRANSACTION FOR RESEARCH** BETWEEN (*INSERT COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS*) AND THE DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY 675 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET ARLINGTON, VA 22203-2114 CONCERNING (*INSERT RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TITLE*) Agreement No.: HR0011-XX-3-XXXX Purchase Requisition No.: *XXXXXXXXXXXX* Total Amount of the Agreement: $ *XXXXXXXXXXXX* Funds Obligated: $ *XXXXXXXXXXXX* Authority: 10 U.S.C. § 4021 Effective Date: *XX/XX/XXXX* Line of Appropriation: AA $ This Agreement is entered into between the United States of America, hereinafter called the Government, represented by The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), and (*INSERT COMPANY NAME*) pursuant to and under United States Federal law.
Scope
FOR (*INSERT COMPANY NAME*) FOR THE GOVERNMENT DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (Signature) (Signature) (Name, Title) (Date) (Name, Title) (Date) **TABLE OF CONTENTS** **ARTICLES** ARTICLE I Scope of the Agreement ARTICLE II Term ARTICLE III Management of the Project ARTICLE IV Obligation and Payment ARTICLE V Disputes ARTICLE VI Patent Rights ARTICLE VII Data Rights ARTICLE VIII Foreign Access to Technology ARTICLE IX Title to and Disposition of Property ARTICLE X Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting ARTICLE XI Civil Rights Act ARTICLE XII Public Release or Dissemination of Information ARTICLE XIII Order of Precedence ARTICLE XIV Execution ARTICLE XV Prohibition on Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment **ATTACHMENTS** ATTACHMENT 1 Report Requirements ATTACHMENT 2 Schedule of Milestones and Payments ATTACHMENT 3 Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) Instructions ATTACHMENT 4 Definitions ATTACHMENT 5 Agreement Administration ATTACHMENT 6 Agreements Officer’s Representative Appointment Memo ATTACHMENT 7 Certifications for Agreement ATTACHMENT 8 Property/Equipment **ARTICLE I: SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT** **A.
Deliverables
4. **Lower Tier Agreements** The Performer shall include this Article, suitably modified, in all subcontracts or lower tier agreements. **ATTACHMENT 1:** **REPORT REQUIREMENTS** This agreement will utilize the DARPA VAULT website for electronically uploading **all required reports listed below and data deliverables in Attachment 3, Schedule of Milestones and Payments**.
Evaluation
For efforts with a likelihood of commercial application, appropriate direct cost sharing may be a positive factor in the evaluation as an indicator of transition potential.
Submission
PHASE 1: ABSTRACT SUBMISSION GUIDELINES Prior to submitting a full proposal under Phase 2, an abstract must first be submitted in accordance with the requirements described below.
Key dates
Posted Jun 2, 2026; Responses due Jun 1, 2027, 11:59 PM UTC; Archive date Jul 1, 2027
Extracted from the official notice and archived solicitation files. Confirm controlling requirements in the source documents.