Opportunity
DARPA #DPA26BZ05-DV018
DARPA SBIR Solicitation for R&D in AI, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Autonomy
Buyer
Small Business Programs Office
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
DPA26BZ05-DV018
NAICS
541715, 541330
This opportunity is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation from DARPA's Small Business Programs Office, seeking R&D proposals in supply chain, logistics, AI, and autonomy. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) - Small Business Programs Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services in: - Supply chain and logistics - Artificial intelligence (AI) - Autonomy - NAICS codes: 541712 (R&D in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences), 541330 (Engineering Services) - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities listed - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Set aside for small businesses - Focused on innovative research and development - Open for proposal submissions within the stated period - No administrative or procedural requirements highlighted
Description
This solicitation is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunity focused on research topics including Small Business Innovation Research, Supply Chain and Logistics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Autonomy. The solicitation is issued by the Small Business Programs Office and is open for submissions from August 26, 2026, to September 23, 2026. It involves research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences as well as engineering services. Prospective bidders can find solicitation documents at the provided external URL.