Response deadlineSep 25, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Deadline status22 days remaining
PostedAug 19, 2026
Record refreshedSep 2, 2026
Opportunity summary
Source-citedDARPA seeks innovative R&D proposals to advance inertial measurement units (IMUs) beyond current MEMS performance plateaus for tactical and unmanned missions. The program focuses on novel sensor architectures and co-design with adaptive control systems, excluding evolutionary improvements. [1]
Key points
- Research must explore revolutionary sensor architectures for IMUs. [1]
- Proposals must address the tight co-design of sensors and control systems. [1]
Watch items
- Responses are due on September 25, 2026. [3]
- Submissions must address only one specific use case. [2]
Sources
- HR001126S0016.pdf
General Applicability a) Awards resulting from this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) that take the form of procurement contracts are subject to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements prescribed in 32 CFR Part 170 and DFARS 252.204-7021, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements. b) The Government will designate the required CMMC level (1, 2, or 3) in each resulting contract based on the sensitivity of the information involved—Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). c) Offerors must demonstrate compliance with the applicable CMMC level at the time of contract award and maintain that level for the duration of con
- HR001126S0016-Amendment-01.pdf
Proposers may submit multiple proposals in response to this solicitation provided that each individual submission strictly addresses only one specific use case.
- Official SAM.gov notice
Posted Aug 19, 2026; Responses due Sep 25, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC; Archive date Oct 25, 2026
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Public-source intelligence
Source-backed opportunity brief
General Applicability a) Awards resulting from this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) that take the form of procurement contracts are subject to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements prescribed in 32 CFR Part 170 and DFARS 252.204-7021, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements. b) The Government will designate the required CMMC level (1, 2, or 3) in each resulting contract based on the sensitivity of the information involved—Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). c) Offerors must demonstrate compliance with the applicable CMMC level at the time of contract award and maintain that level for the duration of contract performance. d) CMMC requirements must be flowed down to all subcontractors whose performance involves processing, storing, or transmitting FCI or CUI.
Scope
FOR (INSERT PERFORMER NAME) FOR THE GOVERNMENT DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (Signature) (Signature) (Name, Title) (Date) (Name, Title) (Date) **TABLE OF CONTENTS** **ARTICLES** ARTICLE 1 Scope of the Agreement ARTICLE 2 Term ARTICLE 3 Management of the Project ARTICLE 4 Agreement Administration ARTICLE 5 Obligation and Payment ARTICLE 6 Disputes ARTICLE 7 Patent Rights ARTICLE 8 Data Rights ARTICLE 9 Foreign Access to Technology ARTICLE 10 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting ARTICLE 11 Follow-On Production Contracts or Other Transactions ARTICLE 12 Title to and Disposition of Property ARTICLE 13 Civil Rights Act ARTICLE 14 Security ARTICLE 15 Public Release or Dissemination of Information ARTICLE 16 Order of Precedence ARTICLE 17 Execution ARTICLE 18 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment Note only include ARTICLES below if applicable ARTICLE XX Nontraditional Defense Contractor or Nonprofit Research Institution Partner ARTICLE XX Protection of Human Subjects ARTICLE XX Animal Welfare ARTICLE XX Option **ATTACHMENTS** ATTACHMENT 1 Task Description Document (TDD) ATTACHMENT 2 Report Requirements ATTACHMENT 3 Schedule of Milestones and Payments (will leverage Attachment I from the BAA to complete)
Deliverables
**Option 1 Tasks** | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Task #:** | | | | | **Objective** | **Task Description** [Provide a detailed description of the approach.] | **Location** [Where work will be performed, i.e., on a university campus] | | | | | | | | **Primary Organization Responsible** | | | | | | | | | | Associated Milestones | Deliverables [Define what the deliverable will be, i.e., data, reports, software etc.…] | | | 1. | | | | 2. | | | | 3. | | | | | | | | **Option 2 Tasks** | | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | **Task #:** | | | | | **Objective** | **Task Description** [Provide a detailed description of the approach.] | **Location** [Where work will be performed, i.e., on a university campus] | | | | | | | | **Primary Organization Responsible** | | | | | | | | | | Associated Milestones | Deliverables [Define what the deliverable will be, i.e., data, reports, software etc.…] | | | 1. | | | | 2. | | | | 3. | | | | | | | | **ATTACHMENT 2:** **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
Final evaluation will compare IMU output against truth-data for the simulated operational trajectory.
Submission
Proposers may submit multiple proposals in response to this solicitation provided that each individual submission strictly addresses only one specific use case.
Key dates
Posted Aug 19, 2026; Responses due Sep 25, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC; Archive date Oct 25, 2026
Extracted from the official notice and archived solicitation files. Confirm controlling requirements in the source documents.