ContractSpecial Notice
Carbon Crunch Future Program Announcement
DEPT OF DEFENSE• DARPA-SN-26-15
Response Deadline
Feb 3, 2026
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Notice Type
Special Notice
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is announcing the upcoming Carbon Crunch program, which aims to innovate the production of hypersonic aeroshells through advanced composite manufacturing methods, particularly focusing on carbon-carbon (C-C) materials. The program seeks to develop faster, scalable manufacturing processes that ensure high-quality and cost-effective production from pre-form layup to near-net-shape densification, ultimately supporting hypersonic programs of record. A Proposers Day is scheduled for early February 2026 in Arlington, VA, and interested parties can find the Program Solicitation on sam.gov. For further inquiries, contact the TTO BAA Coordinator at CarbonCrunchSupport@darpa.mil.
Classification Codes
NAICS Code
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Code
AC12
NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH
Solicitation Documents
DARPA-SN-26-15.pdf
PDF•62 KB•Dec 18, 2025
AI Summary
DARPA's Tactical Technology Office (TTO) has issued Special Notice DARPA-SN-26-15, announcing the upcoming Carbon Crunch program. This program aims to revolutionize the production of hypersonic aeroshells by developing and implementing faster, more scalable composite manufacturing methods, specifically focusing on carbon-carbon (C-C) materials. The goal is to enable rapid, high-quality, and cost-effective end-to-end manufacturing processes, from pre-form layup to near-net-shape densification, ultimately transitioning these advancements to hypersonic programs of record. A Proposers Day is scheduled for early February 2026 in Arlington, VA, and the Program Solicitation (PS) will be available on sam.gov. DARPA also encourages new collaborators to utilize DARPAConnect for support and guidance.
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Project Timeline
postedOriginal Solicitation PostedDec 17, 2025
amendedLatest Amendment· Description UpdatedDec 18, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineFeb 3, 2026
expiryArchive DateFeb 14, 2026
Agency Information
Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)
Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Point of Contact
Name
TTO BAA Coordinator