Opportunity
DARPA #DPA26BZ05-DV022
SBIR Solicitation for Advanced UAS Subsystem Commercialization
Buyer
Small Business Programs Office
Posted
August 10, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
DPA26BZ05-DV022
NAICS
541715, 541330, 541712
This opportunity is a DARPA SBIR solicitation focused on advancing UAS subsystem technology for commercial use. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) - Small Business Programs Office - Scope of Solicitation: - Maturation and commercialization of Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) subsystems - Target: Subsystems with payload-to-weight ratio greater than 4:1 - Research areas include: - Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Autonomy - Visualization and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) Technologies - Supply Chain and Logistics - Cyber technologies - Eligibility: - Set aside for small businesses under the SBIR program - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for UAS subsystems - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on commercial viability and technology maturation - Focus on revolutionary improvements in payload-to-weight ratio for UAS subsystems
Description
This topic seeks to mature and commercialize revolutionary Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) subsystem designs capable of breaking the 4:1 payload-to-weight ratio. The solicitation is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and involves research areas such as Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Visualization and Human-Machine Interface Technologies, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Cyber. The opportunity is managed by the Small Business Programs Office and aims to advance UAS subsystem technology for commercial use.