Strategic Technology Office-wide Innovation Solutions Opening Announcement
ID: DARPA-PS-26-09Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCYARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5abc1a0ed8ab4c5e8f6aa62aa745d210/view
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative research proposals through its Strategic Technology Office-wide Innovation Solutions Opening Announcement (DARPA-PS-26-09). This solicitation invites revolutionary ideas that advance science, devices, or systems, explicitly excluding evolutionary improvements, and is open until October 31, 2027. The STO aims to develop disruptive technologies for national security across various domains, with specific interest areas including advanced computing, artificial intelligence, and electromagnetic warfare, among others. Interested proposers must submit an abstract for initial evaluation, with successful submissions invited to submit full proposals, and can contact the Solicitation Coordinator at DARPA-PS-26-09@darpa.mil for further information.

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    DARPA-PS-26-09@darpa.mil
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    Attachment_A_Abstract_Summary_Slide_Template.pptx
    The provided document, titled "DARPA-PS-26-09 STO Office-wide Abstract Summary Slide Template," outlines a structured template for abstract submissions within the context of government solicitations, likely RFPs or grants. It details the essential components required for a comprehensive abstract, including sections for "CONCEPT," "IMPACT," "CONTEXT," and "APPROACH." Key elements to be addressed within these sections include describing the need and problem, the project's goal, new ideas, and existing approaches or the state of the art. The template also specifies the inclusion of an abstract title, organization name(s), and technical point of contact name(s), along with a graphic. This document serves as a guide for applicants to effectively communicate their proposals to DARPA's Strategic Technology Office (STO), ensuring all critical aspects of a project are succinctly presented for source selection information.
    Attachment_B_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.docx
    The DARPA-PS-26-09 solicitation outlines mandatory abstract submission instructions for the Strategic Technology Office (STO). Abstracts, limited to three pages and submitted in PDF or Word, must include an Abstract Summary Slide Template. They should be UNCLASSIFIED or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and clearly mark proprietary data. While a cover sheet, table of contents, bibliography, and up to three optional technical papers do not count towards the page limit, all figures, tables, and charts do. DARPA reviews abstracts, providing feedback on whether to submit a full proposal, though this feedback doesn't guarantee selection. Abstracts must be received by the specified due date and time, with DARPA aiming to respond within 30 calendar days to the technical and administrative points of contact.
    Attachment_C_Classified_Submission_Instructions.pdf
    This document outlines the classified submission instructions, requirements, and procedures for proposers responding to DARPA announcements. It details processes for submitting classified and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) abstracts and proposals. Key requirements include organizational registration, obtaining necessary government permissions for classified sources, and adhering to specific marking guidelines for CUI, Classified National Security Information, and
    DARPA-PS-26-09.pdf
    The DARPA Strategic Technology Office (STO) has issued a wide-ranging Innovation Solutions Opening (DARPA-PS-26-09), a long-term open call for revolutionary research ideas not covered by existing programs. This announcement, active until October 31, 2027, seeks proposals for innovative approaches enabling significant advances in science, devices, or systems, specifically excluding evolutionary improvements. Proposers must first submit an abstract, and if successful, will be invited to submit a full proposal. The STO's mission is to develop disruptive technologies for national security across all physical domains and the spectrum of conflict. Key evaluation criteria for abstracts and proposals include scientific and technical merit, relevance to DARPA's mission, and price realism. Awards may include Other Transaction Agreements, Procurement for Experimental Purposes, or Cooperative Agreements. Specific interest areas range from advanced computing and AI to electromagnetic warfare and undersea technology. Special considerations include restrictions on SETA/A&AS contractors, indirect cost rate caps for IHEs, and OCI disclosure requirements.
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