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Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA

DARPA - Defense Sciences Office · Opportunity number HR001126S0015

View the official notice on Grants.gov
315 days left (deadline Aug 27, 2027)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberHR001126S0015
AgencyDARPA - Defense Sciences Office
Department of Defense
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)12.910
PostedAug 28, 2026
DeadlineAug 27, 2027
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeCooperative agreement, Other, Procurement contract
CategoryScience technology and other research and development
Last updated hereOct 15, 2026

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.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Not listed as eligible

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details 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.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

Past awards for this program

Totals for assistance listing 12.910 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Sep 20, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.

YearListingAwardsTotalAverage
2026 12.910 1 $84,583,255 $84,583,255
2025 12.910 1 $84,583,255 $84,583,255
2024 12.910 1 $84,583,255 $84,583,255

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