The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is offering this grant to solicit innovative proposals for national security applications. This grant is specifically for the purpose of investigating groundbreaking approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. The DSO seeks transformative research that goes beyond mere evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. Successful projects will demonstrate potential for significant impact by creating entirely new capabilities or paradigms crucial for national defense. This initiative encourages researchers to explore bold, high-risk, high-reward ideas that can redefine the landscape of national security technologies and solve complex challenges facing the nation.
Opportunity ID: 359239
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HR001125S0013 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Other Procurement Contract |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.910 — Research and Technology Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 03, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 03, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2026 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 02, 2026 See Full Announcement for details. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 02, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | DARPA – Defense Sciences Office |
| Description: | The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is soliciting proposals that 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | SAM.gov Contract Opportunities |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
BAA Coordinator
HR001125S0013@darpa.mil Email:HR001125S0013@darpa.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 359239 Full Announcement-HR001125S0013 -> Attachment_L_Accelerated_Contract_Award_Option_Baseline_Model_Contract_Addendum_Additional_Circumstance-Driven_Clauses.pdf
Folder 359239 Full Announcement-HR001125S0013 -> Attachment_E_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_I_Template__Technical_and_Management.pdf
Folder 359239 Full Announcement-HR001125S0013 -> Attachment_J_Accelerated_Contract_Award_Option_Model_Contract__Large_Business_.pdf
Folder 359239 Full Announcement-HR001125S0013 -> Attachment_I_Accelerated_Award_Option_Election_and_Attestation_Form.pdf
Folder 359239 Full Announcement-HR001125S0013 -> Attachment_O_DSO_General_Controlled_Unclassified_Information_Guide_CUIG_signed.pdf
Folder 359239 Full Announcement-HR001125S0013 -> Attachment_G_DARPA_Cost_Proposal_Spreadsheet.pdf
Folder 359239 Full Announcement-HR001125S0013 -> Attachment_M_Accelerated_Contract_Award_Option_Model_OT_Agreement_for_Prototype.pdf
Folder 359239 Full Announcement-HR001125S0013 -> Attachment_F_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_II_Template__Cost.pdf
Folder 359239 Full Announcement-HR001125S0013 -> Attachment_C_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.pdf
Folder 359239 Full Announcement-HR001125S0013 -> Attachment_H_Classified_Submission_Requirements_Instructions_and_Procedures.pdf
Folder 359239 Full Announcement-HR001125S0013 -> Attachment_B_Abstract_Summary_Side_Template.pdf
Folder 359239 Full Announcement-HR001125S0013 -> Attachment_A_Executive_Summary_Template.pdf
Folder 359239 Full Announcement-HR001125S0013 -> Attachment_N_Accelerated_Contract_Award_Option_Model_OT_Agreement_for_Research.pdf
Folder 359239 Full Announcement-HR001125S0013 -> HR001125S0013.pdf
Folder 359239 Full Announcement-HR001125S0013 -> Attachment_K_Accelerated_Contract_Award_Option_Model_Contract__Small_Business_.pdf
Folder 359239 Full Announcement-HR001125S0013 -> Attachment_D_Proposal_Summary_Slide_Template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | BAA Coordinator HR001125S0013@darpa.mil Email: HR001125S0013@darpa.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.910 | PKG00290908 | Jun 03, 2025 | Jun 02, 2026 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
359239 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
359239 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
359239 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
359239 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
359239 RR_PersonalData_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
359239 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
359239 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_3_0-3.0.pdf
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