Opportunity
DARPA #DARPA-SN-26-86
DARPA Solicitation for Lightweight Universal Codec Research and Development
Buyer
Information Processing Techniques Office
Posted
June 12, 2026
Respond By
June 19, 2026
Identifier
DARPA-SN-26-86
NAICS
541715, 541330
This opportunity is issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Information Processing Techniques Office, seeking research and development proposals for a Lightweight Universal Codec. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) - Information Processing Techniques Office - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of a Lightweight Universal Codec - Focus areas include: - Adaptability - Algorithms - Communication Processes and Technology - Electronics - Information Domain - No part numbers, quantities, or detailed product line items are specified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on innovative codec solutions that address adaptability and error correction - Open to a wide range of research and technical approaches - Interested parties are directed to the SAM.gov posting for further details and submission instructions
Description
This solicitation is for the development or provision of a Lightweight Universal Codec. It is issued by the Information Processing Techniques Office and relates to research topics including Adaptability, Algorithms, Communication Processes and Technology, Electronics, and the Information Domain. The opportunity is open for submissions from June 5, 2026, to June 19, 2026. Interested parties should refer to the external SAM.gov link for detailed information and submission instructions.