DARPA #DPA26BZ06-DV023

DARPA SBIR Solicitation for High-Altitude Airborne Geologic Sensing System

DARPA is seeking innovative solutions from small businesses for the development and flight-testing of a high-altitude, high-speed airborne geologic sensing system under the SBIR program. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) - Small Business Programs Office - Opportunity Focus: - Research and development services for airborne geologic sensing systems - Emphasis on cyber and sensor technologies - Requirements: - System must operate at approximately 40,000 feet altitude and 400 knots speed - Integration and flight-testing are required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No explicit product part numbers or purchase quantities provided - Primary request is for R&D services, not tangible products - Notable Requirements: - Opportunity is set aside for small businesses - Managed by DARPA's Small Business Programs Office

Description

This solicitation seeks to develop, integrate, and flight-test a high-altitude (~40,000 ft), high-speed (~400 knots) airborne geologic sensing system. The effort is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program focusing on cyber and sensor technologies. The opportunity is managed by the Small Business Programs Office. The solicitation is open from September 23, 2026, to October 23, 2026.

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