Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA
Open. Closes August 27, 2027, 309 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by DARPA - Defense Sciences Office, opportunity number HR001126S0015.
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Notice facts
| Agency | DARPA - Defense Sciences Office |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HR001126S0015 |
| Assistance listing | 12.910 |
| Funding instrument | Cooperative Agreement, Other, Procurement Contract |
| Category | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Posted | August 28, 2026 |
| Closes | August 27, 2027 From the notice: See Full Announcement for details. |
| Award range | Not stated |
| Expected number of awards | Not stated |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information. |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is soliciting proposals which investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems for national security applications. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.
Official notice and documents
- Attachment_A_Executive_Summary_Template.docx (Full Announcement)
- Attachment_B_Abstract_Summary_Side_Template.pptx (Full Announcement)
- Attachment_C_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.docx (Full Announcement)
- Attachment_D_Proposal_Summary_Slides_Template.pptx (Full Announcement)
- Attachment_E_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_I_Template_Technical_and_Management.docx (Full Announcement)
- Attachment_F_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_II_Template__Cost.docx (Full Announcement)
- Attachment_G_DARPA_Cost_Proposal_Spreadsheet.xlsx (Full Announcement)
- Attachment_H_Classified_Submission_Requirements_Instructions_and_Procedures.docx (Full Announcement)
- Attachment_I_Accelerated_Award_Option_Election_and_Attestation_Form.docx (Full Announcement)
- Attachment_J_Accelerated_Contract_Award_Option_Model_Contract__Large_Business_.pdf (Full Announcement)
- Attachment_K_Accelerated_Contract_Award_Option_Model_Contract__Small_Business_.pdf (Full Announcement)
- Attachment_L_Accelerated_Contract_Award_Option_Baseline_Model_Contract_Addendum_Additional_Circumstance-Driven_Clauses.docx (Full Announcement)
- Attachment_M_Accelerated_Contract_Award_Option_Model_OT_Agreement_for_Prototype.docx (Full Announcement)
- Attachment_N_Accelerated_Contract_Award_Option_Model_OT_Agreement_for_Research.docx (Full Announcement)
- Attachment_O_DSO_General_Controlled_Unclassified_Information_Guide_CUIG_signed.pdf (Full Announcement)
- Attachment_P_Model_Cooperative_Agreement.docx (Full Announcement)
- HR001126S0015.pdf (Full Announcement)
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