Opportunity

DARPA #DARPA-SN-26-78

DARPA RFI for Advanced Penetration Physics and Shock Propagation Control Solutions

Buyer

DARPA

Posted

May 28, 2026

Respond By

June 26, 2026

Identifier

DARPA-SN-26-78

NAICS

541715, 541713

DARPA is seeking input from industry and academia on advanced penetration physics and shock propagation control to inform future research and development: - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this RFI - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities are requested - Focus is on innovative solutions and research concepts in: - Advanced penetration physics - Shock propagation control - Manufacturing and materials science - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Open to a broad range of respondents (industry, academia, other stakeholders) - Intended to gather information, not to procure specific products or services at this stage - Responses will inform future DARPA research and development initiatives

Description

This is a Request for Information (RFI) issued by DARPA seeking innovative solutions related to advanced penetration physics and shock propagation control. The RFI aims to gather information from industry, academia, and other stakeholders to inform future research and development efforts. The research topics include Manufacturing and Materials Science. The opportunity is open from May 27, 2026, to June 26, 2026.

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