Mechanisms for Amplification of fusion Reaction Rates in Solids (MARRS) Proposers Day
ID: DARPA-SN-26-22Type: Special Notice
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; BASIC RESEARCH (AC11)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/66479747d0f04ef3809c6a09c86fc694/view
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    Description

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting a Proposers Day webcast for its Mechanisms for Amplification of Fusion Reaction Rates in Solids (MARRS) program, aimed at informing potential proposers about an upcoming Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). The MARRS program seeks to enhance the understanding of mechanisms that can significantly increase nuclear fusion reaction rates in solids at or near room temperature, with a focus on experimental demonstrations. This initiative is critical for advancing research in nuclear fusion, which has significant implications for energy production and national defense. Interested parties can contact the BAA Coordinator at MARRS@darpa.mil for more information, and the Proposers Day is scheduled for January 20, 2026, with the BAA anticipated to be released in late December 2025.

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    BAA Coordinator
    MARRS@darpa.mil
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    DARPA-SN-26-22.pdf
    DARPA's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is hosting a Proposers Day webcast on January 20, 2026, for its Mechanisms for Amplification of fusion Reaction Rates in Solids (MARRS) program. The event aims to introduce the MARRS vision and goals, explain DARPA program mechanics, and encourage teaming arrangements for an anticipated Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) in late December 2025. The program seeks to advance the understanding of mechanisms that increase nuclear fusion reaction rates in solids at or near room temperature, with experimental demonstrations of significant rate increases. Teaming is encouraged, with options for attendee and proposer profile lists to facilitate connections. Attendees can also request to give
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