Information Processing Techniques Office Office-Wide
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
HR001126S0011
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Classification Code
AC15
Additional Details
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), operating under the Department of Defense, has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) titled "Information Processing Techniques Office Office-Wide" (Procurement Identifier: HR001126S0011). This solicitation is managed by DARPA’s Information Processing Techniques Office (IPTO) and is currently active, with a response deadline set for June 22, 2027.
The primary purpose of this BAA is to solicit revolutionary research ideas that address topics not currently covered by ongoing IPTO programs or other published solicitations. DARPA is seeking innovative proposals that push the boundaries of information processing techniques, with the aim of advancing the state of the art in research and development within the physical, engineering, and life sciences—excluding nanotechnology and biotechnology. The scope of this opportunity is intentionally broad, encouraging novel approaches and disruptive technologies that could have significant impact on national defense and security.
Potential proposers are strongly advised to review the IPTO technical office page (https://www.darpa.mil/about/offices/ipto) to familiarize themselves with existing and upcoming programs. This is to ensure that submitted proposals are unique and do not duplicate efforts already underway or respond to other published IPTO solicitations. The agency is specifically interested in research that fills gaps and explores new directions beyond the current portfolio.
Key requirements for this solicitation include the submission of original research concepts, with clear objectives and expected deliverables that demonstrate potential for revolutionary advances. Proposals should align with the NAICS code 541715, which covers Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and the Product Service Code AC15, indicating research and development activities.
The contracting entity for this opportunity is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), a federal office within the Department of Defense. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is the BAA Coordinator, who can be reached via email at [email protected]. Interested parties can access the full solicitation and related attachments through the official SAM.gov opportunity page (https://sam.gov/opp/bdfe7a50582b4b0b81c03f2028bcf492/view).
This procurement is issued as a solicitation under a Broad Agency Announcement, which typically allows for a wide range of research approaches and does not specify set-aside requirements or special considerations in the provided information. Contractors should note that the focus is on long-term, transformative research efforts that will remain relevant throughout the contract lifecycle.
In summary, this BAA represents a significant opportunity for organizations with expertise in information processing techniques and related scientific disciplines to contribute to DARPA’s mission of fostering groundbreaking research. Contractors are encouraged to carefully review the solicitation details and ensure their proposals offer unique, high-impact solutions that are not addressed by current IPTO initiatives.
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