What the agency is buying
by RFPFinder from the notice and attachments; the solicitation governsDARPA's Multi X Office (MXO) seeks innovative research ideas for revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems, not addressed by ongoing MXO programs or other DARPA solicitations. Multiple awards are anticipated, utilizing Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) and Experimental Transaction Agreements (ETAs), with proposals evaluated through a scientific review process.
Scope
- Revolutionary research ideas for science, devices, or systems.
- Topics not addressed by ongoing MXO programs or other DARPA solicitations.
Areas of interest (3)
- Thrust 1 - Materials and components to expand the foundation
- Thrust 2 - Tools and processes for indigenous development
- Thrust 3 - New modalities to achieve mission effects
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How to get the bid documents
- Download the 5 documents below (no portal account needed)
- Check the submission requirements in the compliance checklist
- Submit by portal before 12:00 PM ET on Jun 4, 2027
Details
- Place of performance
- ARLINGTON, Virginia
- Buyer type
- Federal
- Notice type
- Solicitation
- Solicitation no.
- DARPA-PS-26-115
- Period of performance
- Per award from notice
- BAA open until
- Jun 4, 2027 from notice
- Contract type
- BAA (multiple awards) from notice
- Evaluation
- White-paper review, then invited proposals (FAR 35.016) from notice
- Local presence
- Not required
- Amendments
- 3, last Sep 23
- Contact
- PS Coordinator
- Office
- DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) · DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Not stated in the notice: estimated value. Check the bid documents.
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Key dates
- Amendment 1
- Wed, Jul 22, 2026
- Amendment 2
- Fri, Sep 18, 2026
- Amendment 3
- Wed, Sep 23, 2026
Change log
verified Thu, Oct 8 · 12:30 AM ET- Posted · SolicitationWed, May 20 · 11:07 AM ET
- Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Jul 22 · 3:47 AM ET
- Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceFri, Sep 18 · 12:17 PM ET
- Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceWed, Sep 23 · 3:27 AM ET
Change log starts Oct 5, 2026 (tracking began); earlier amendments at SAM.gov are being pulled in.
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Notice as published
MXO Office-wide Innovative Solutions Opening
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) anticipates funding multiple proposals on a rolling basis under this solicitation. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems.
The Multi X Office (MXO) at DARPA regularly publishes solicitations requesting responses to specific program topics. This announcement seeks revolutionary research ideas for topics not addressed by ongoing MXO programs or other published DARPA solicitations.
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