Response deadlineSep 23, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC
Deadline status20 days remaining
PostedSep 1, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Opportunity summary
Source-citedDARPA is seeking innovative proposals for compact cold-atom devices and environmentally-decoupled ultra-high Q MEMS and photonics devices using microscale ultra-high-vacuum systems. Responses are due on September 23, 2026, and interested parties should contact the POC regarding subcontractor roles. [1][4]
Key points
- Solicitation focuses on compact cold-atom and ultra-high Q MEMS/photonics devices. [1]
- Subcontractors should contact the POC before the abstract due date. [1]
Watch items
- Deliverables include a functioning device and final reports. [2]
- Evaluation considers the credibility of the proposed cost-share. [3]
Sources
- DARPA-PS-26-127-Amendment-01.pdf
If an FFRDC, UARC, or Government Entity believes they offer unique and innovative capabilities for this solicitation and are interested in this solicitation as a subcontractor to a prime proposer, they should contact the Agency Point of Contact (POC) listed in the Overview section prior to the abstract due date to discuss potential participation as part of the government team or eligibility as a subcontractor for a technical performer.
- DARPA-PS-26-127-Amendment-01.pdf
DARPA-PS-26-127 15 Deliverables: o Receipt of functioning device by Government team and verified operation End of Phase 1 Final Report and Updated Process Traveler Month 24 Exit Criteria: o Demonstrate achievement of all Phase 1 metrics, lessons learned in Phase 1, path towards Phase 2 metrics, key risks towards Phase 2 metrics, and detailed schedule for Phase 2 o Detailed traveler describing full process for achieving Phase 1 metrics Deliverables: o Technical report on Phase 1 results and plan for Phase 2 o Updated process traveler Table 4.
- DARPA-PS-26-127_Perrseus_Attachment_E_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_II_Template_Price.docx
The credibility and significance of the proposed cost-share and its justification will be a key factor in the Government’s evaluation of any proposed SNLR strategy.
- Official SAM.gov notice
Posted Sep 1, 2026; Responses due Sep 23, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC; Archive date Oct 24, 2026
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Public-source intelligence
Source-backed opportunity brief
If an FFRDC, UARC, or Government Entity believes they offer unique and innovative capabilities for this solicitation and are interested in this solicitation as a subcontractor to a prime proposer, they should contact the Agency Point of Contact (POC) listed in the Overview section prior to the abstract due date to discuss potential participation as part of the government team or eligibility as a subcontractor for a technical performer.
Scope
Note that by signing this Agreement, *(INSERT COMPANY NAME)* also attests to the accuracy and completion of the Certifications of the Agreement herein Attachment 5, Certifications for Agreement. *(REMOVE LAST SENTENCE IF REPS/CERTS IS NOT INCLUDED AS ATTACHMENT AND IS INSTEAD SIGNED AND ON FILE SEPARATELY)* 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 Agreement Administration ARTICLE V Obligation and Payment ARTICLE VI Disputes ARTICLE VII Patent Rights ARTICLE VIII Data Rights ARTICLE IX Foreign Access to Technology ARTICLE X Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting ARTICLE XI Follow-On Production Contracts or Other Transactions ARTICLE XII Title to and Disposition of Property ARTICLE XIII Civil Rights Act ARTICLE XIV Security ARTICLE XV Public Release or Dissemination of Information ARTICLE XVI Order of Precedence ARTICLE XVII Execution ARTICLE XVIII Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment **ATTACHMENTS** ATTACHMENT 1 Task Description Document ATTACHMENT 2 Report Requirements ATTACHMENT 3 Schedule of Milestones and Payments ATTACHMENT 4 Agreements Officer’s Representative Appointment Memo ATTACHMENT 5 Certifications for Agreement ATTACHMENT 6 Property/Equipment **ARTICLE I: SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT** **A.
Deliverables
DARPA-PS-26-127 15 Deliverables: o Receipt of functioning device by Government team and verified operation End of Phase 1 Final Report and Updated Process Traveler Month 24 Exit Criteria: o Demonstrate achievement of all Phase 1 metrics, lessons learned in Phase 1, path towards Phase 2 metrics, key risks towards Phase 2 metrics, and detailed schedule for Phase 2 o Detailed traveler describing full process for achieving Phase 1 metrics Deliverables: o Technical report on Phase 1 results and plan for Phase 2 o Updated process traveler Table 4.
Evaluation
The credibility and significance of the proposed cost-share and its justification will be a key factor in the Government’s evaluation of any proposed SNLR strategy.
Submission
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Key dates
Posted Sep 1, 2026; Responses due Sep 23, 2026, 1:00 PM UTC; Archive date Oct 24, 2026
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