DARPA #DARPA-PS-26-05

DARPA Solicitation for Advanced Technology Research Proposals ('Deep Thoughts')

DARPA's Tactical Technology Office is inviting research and development proposals for the 'Deep Thoughts' program, focusing on advanced technology areas. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Tactical Technology Office - Scope of Research: - Hardware innovation - Advanced manufacturing - Maritime technologies - Materials science - Systems engineering - Uncrewed (autonomous) technologies - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - No explicit products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - The opportunity is for research proposals, not direct product procurement - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Open to a wide range of research topics within the specified technology domains - No predefined deliverables or line items; proposers define their own research approach - Additional Information: - Interested parties must review the external solicitation for detailed requirements and submission instructions

Description

This solicitation, titled 'Deep Thoughts,' is issued by the Tactical Technology Office of DARPA. It covers research topics including Hardware, Manufacturing, Maritime, Materials Science, Systems, and Uncrewed technologies. The opportunity is open for proposals from April 23, 2026, until May 21, 2026. Interested parties are directed to review the external URL for detailed information and submission instructions.

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