The job at a glance
| Solicitation number | HR001126RE007 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) |
| Office | Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy |
| Where | Arlington, Virginia |
| Posted | May 1, 2026 |
| Bids due | April 30, 2027, 12:00 PM (UTC-04:00) |
| Who can bid | Open to any company (no set-aside listed) |
| Industry | Consulting & professional services (NAICS 541) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Contracting contact | Melissa Ramirez · DARPACSO@darpa.mil |
| Official notice | View on SAM.gov → |
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From the notice
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agencys (DARPA) mission is to create technological surprise for national security, driving its research and development (R&D) programs to transform revolutionary concepts into practical capabilities for the military and civilian society. Under DARPAs Commercial Solutions Opening (DCSO), DARPA seeks to close military and civilian capability gaps with commercial solutions derived from the Agencys R&D programs. This DCSO is issued by DARPA Commercial Strategy within the Directors Office. The Commercial Strategy team oversees the implementation of the DCSO, which includes the Embedded Entrepreneurship Initiative (EEI). The EEI, through the DCSO, awards participants with funds to support the integration of an embedded entrepreneur (EE) to assist performers with commercialization and business development efforts. Proposals submitted under this DCSO…
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What you'll need to bid
- A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
- Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
- Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
- Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
- Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
- A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.
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