Discover DSO Day (D3)
ID: DARPA-SN-26-07Type: 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/6e25aba551c04f0894f6c238ea9b9d85/view
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    Description

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting a Discover DSO Day (D3) event aimed at familiarizing participants with the Defense Sciences Office's mission and funding opportunities. This in-person event will take place on January 13, 2026, in Orlando, FL, and is designed to facilitate discussions between attendees and DSO program managers, particularly targeting small businesses, academic institutions, and first-time government contractors. Registration is required and will close on January 2, 2026, or when capacity is reached, with a limit of 200 registrants and a participation fee of $125. Interested individuals can contact the BAA Coordinator at discoverdsoday@darpa.mil for further information.

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    BAA Coordinator
    discoverdsoday@darpa.mil
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    DARPA-SN-26-07.pdf
    DARPA's Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is hosting a Discover DSO Day (D3) event on January 13, 2026, in Orlando, FL, to introduce participants to its mission, funding opportunities, and program managers. This in-person event, requiring advance registration and a $125 fee, aims to connect DSO with the science and technology community to generate breakthrough technologies for U.S. national security. Small businesses, academic institutions, and first-time government contractors are highly encouraged to attend. Registration closes on January 2, 2026, or when capacity is reached, limited to 200 registrants with organizational caps. The event is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and foreign nationals, with specific requirements for non-U.S. citizens. The agenda includes overviews, keynotes, and panels on various scientific domains.
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