Advanced Research Concepts (ARC)
SAM.GOV Due: November 26, 2025 at 04:00 PM UTC
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Summary

The Advanced Research Concepts (ARC) opportunity, issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is a master solicitation aimed at soliciting innovative and high-risk research ideas that can lead to significant advancements in technology for U.S. national security. This program is designed to explore a high volume of promising concepts through limited-scope investments, focusing on high-risk/high-reward questions that could impact future Department of Defense investments. Contractors and businesses with expertise in scientific research and technology development, particularly those capable of conducting projects that require a full-time equivalent effort over a year, are encouraged to bid. The funding for individual projects is expected to range from $100,000 to $300,000, with multiple awards anticipated under this solicitation.
Entities
DOD
Department of Defense
DARPA(
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
NAICS
541715
Set Aside
None
Point of Contact
Full Name Email Phone Type
BAA Coordinator [email protected] None primary
Attachments
  • DARPA-EA-25-02_Attachment_A_-_Abstract_Template.docx
  • DARPA-EA-25-02_Attachment_E_-_Model_Research_Other_Transaction__OT_.docx
  • DARPA-EA-25-02_Attachment_A_-_Abstract_Template_Amendment_1.docx
  • DARPA-EA-25-02_ARC_Amendment_1_Summary_Document.docx
  • DARPA-EA-25-02.pdf
  • DARPA-EA-25-02-Amendment-01.pdf