SBIR / STTR #DPA26BZ02-DV010

DARPA SBIR Solicitation: Low Resource Computing and Advanced Technology R&D

DARPA is seeking small business proposals for innovative research and development in low resource computing and related advanced technologies to modernize legacy systems for national security applications. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Department of War (DoW) - Managed by the DARPA Small Business Programs Office and Contracts Management Office (CMO) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified small businesses - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for low resource computing (part number DPA26BZ02-DV010) - Focus on repurposing and computational upcycling of legacy hardware (less than 25% of new system resources) - Enable new capabilities and mission-capable performance on end-of-life or resource-constrained systems - Includes prototyping, architecture reports, multi-platform demonstrations, and technology maturation - Additional advanced technology topics (with part numbers): - Spreaders for Microsystems with Advanced Thermal Resilience (SMART) (DPA26BZ02-NV005) - Nanopore Bioelectronics for Next Generation Proteomics (DPA26BZ02-NV006) - Compact Wideband Tunable Filters (DPA26BZ02-NV007) - Temperature-Hardened Electronics for Reliable Mission-Critical Applications (THERMAL) (DPA26BZ02-NV008) - Automated Process for Codesign of Radiation Hardening and Security (DPA26BZ02-NV009) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Strict adherence to SBIR program instructions and proposal format (white paper and slide deck) - Milestone-based deliverables for each phase (architecture reports, prototype demonstrations, final evaluations) - Open to small businesses; no specific hardware or software OEMs required - Emphasis on solutions that avoid new hardware investments by leveraging and modernizing existing legacy systems - Award Structure: - Phase I: $250,000, 6-month period, monthly milestones - Phase II: $600,000–$900,000, 12–36 months, with possible 12-month option and additional funding - Direct to Phase II options available - Place of Performance: - DARPA Contracts Management Office, 675 N. Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203

Description

This solicitation is part of the Department of War (DoW) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program managed by DARPA. It focuses on innovative research in low resource computing, aiming to support national security through high-risk, high-reward investments in science and technology. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) and follow the specific instructions provided. The Phase I award amount is $250,000 with a period of performance of 6 months.

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