Opportunity
DARPA #DARPA-PS-26-129
DARPA Solicitation for Advanced Research in Biological, Complexity, and Chemical Sciences
Buyer
Defense Sciences Office
Posted
August 08, 2026
Respond By
October 19, 2026
Identifier
DARPA-PS-26-129
NAICS
541715, 541714
This opportunity is a broad agency announcement from the Defense Sciences Office at DARPA seeking innovative research proposals in several advanced scientific fields. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Defense Sciences Office - Scope of Solicitation: - Research and development in Biological sciences, Complexity, Health, Synthetic Biology, Biomanufacturing, and Chemistry - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services only; no specific products, part numbers, or quantities are listed - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as the focus is on research proposals rather than product procurement - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on advancing scientific understanding and innovation in the specified fields - Open to a wide range of research topics within the listed domains - No limitation to specific technologies or commercial solutions - Administrative details, such as contract vehicles or submission procedures, are not included in this summary
Description
This opportunity is issued by DARPA's Defense Sciences Office, focusing on research topics including Biological sciences, Complexity, Health, Synthetic Biology, Biomanufacturing, and Chemistry. The solicitation is open from August 7, 2026, and closes on October 19, 2026. It invites proposals related to these scientific areas to advance research and development efforts.