Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Commercial Strategy Commercial Solutions Opening
ID: HR001124SC001Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical ServicesT (541)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DEFENSE (B541)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b81d69bd2d8c4371aba9f6772da36ef5/view
Timeline
    Description

    Solicitation from the Department of Defense's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for a Commercial Strategy Commercial Solutions Opening. This procurement is for professional, scientific, and technical services in the field of special studies and analysis related to defense. For more information, contact Melissa Ramirez at DARPACSO@darpa.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Melissa Ramirez
    DARPACSO@darpa.mil
    Files
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    CSO HR001124SC001.pdf
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