Expedited Research Innovation System (ERIS)
Key Dates
Due Date
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Posted Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
DARPA-PS-25-05
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Classification Code
AC15
Additional Details
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), in partnership with The Applied Research Institute (ARI) as its marketplace manager, has issued a solicitation titled "Expedited Research Innovation System (ERIS)" under procurement identifier DARPA-PS-25-05. This initiative represents a long-term, open call for innovative technology solutions aimed at advancing DARPA’s mission to foster disruptive research, development, prototyping, experimentation, and the adoption of breakthrough technologies relevant to national defense.
The primary objective of ERIS is to identify and rapidly acquire novel technological advancements or new applications of existing technologies, processes, research, or methods. Solutions must be new as of the date of submission and are expected to deliver revolutionary capabilities that can significantly impact defense operations. The scope of the solicitation encompasses a broad range of research and development activities within the physical, engineering, and life sciences domains, as classified under NAICS code 541715 (excluding nanotechnology and biotechnology). The Product Service Code associated with this opportunity is AC15.
ERIS is structured as a digital marketplace where post-competition video pitches are curated and made accessible to Department of Defense (DoD) organizations. These solutions have undergone competitive assessment procedures that exceed the requirements set forth in 10 USC 4021, 10 USC 4022, and 10 USC 4023, ensuring that they are ready for rapid selection, negotiation, and award through Other Transaction Authority (OTA) mechanisms. This streamlined process enables government entities to efficiently search, review, compare, and procure cutting-edge technologies, while providing industry, academia, and individual innovators with a direct pathway to promote their solutions to DARPA.
A recent update (R10) to the solicitation has removed the topic area "Detecting and tracking elusive targets across air, land, and space domains," and additional clarifications have been provided within the solicitation documentation.
The contracting entity for this opportunity is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), a federal office within the Department of Defense. Interested parties may direct inquiries to the ERIS Coordinator at [email protected]. The solicitation was posted on January 5, 2026, and will remain open for responses until May 31, 2027. The opportunity is currently active and further details, including attachments, can be accessed via the official SAM.gov listing at https://sam.gov/opp/bc7dc7e2845241d3bc9ef60e6d37cc7c/view.
This solicitation is particularly well-suited for organizations and individuals with capabilities in advanced research and development who are seeking to contribute transformative solutions to national defense challenges through a rapid and competitive acquisition process. Contractors should note that the ERIS environment is designed to facilitate ongoing innovation and engagement, with a focus on solutions that can be quickly transitioned to operational use.