Opportunity
DARPA #DPA26BZ02-NV009
DARPA Solicitation for Radiation-Hardened and Secure Microelectronics R&D (SBIR)
Buyer
Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization
Posted
May 06, 2026
Respond By
June 24, 2026
Identifier
DPA26BZ02-NV009
NAICS
541715, 541713
DARPA's Small Business Programs Office is inviting small businesses to propose innovative research and development solutions for next-generation microelectronics that are both radiation-hardened and secure. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Small Business Programs Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in this solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services focused on microelectronics design and integration - Emphasis on resilience to ionizing radiation and enhanced security - Research topics include Artificial Intelligence (AI), space, autonomy, electronics, and sensors - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligibility is limited to small businesses under the SBIR program - Focus on advancing technology for microelectronics in challenging environments (e.g., space, defense) - No specific part numbers or quantities; this is a research and development effort
Description
This solicitation seeks to develop next generation microelectronics design and integration approaches that simultaneously result in resilience to ionizing radiation and enhanced security. The research topics include Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Space, Autonomy, Electronics, and Sensors. The opportunity is managed by the Small Business Programs Office and aims to advance technology in these areas.