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.

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