Program Announcement for MTO Pitch Day Solicitation
SAM.GOV Due: July 7, 2025 at 04:00 PM UTC
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Summary

The MTO Pitch Day Solicitation, issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), invites proposals for innovative projects in the fields of unconventional computing, biologically inspired microsystems, and commercially catalyzed defense development. This opportunity is designed to engage new and non-traditional contractors, including small businesses and educational institutions, to foster groundbreaking research that could evolve into significant DARPA programs. Proposers will present their ideas in person during the Pitch Day event, scheduled for July 25, 2025, with funding available for short-term projects that can lead to further development. The solicitation encourages diverse participation and aims to lower barriers for entry into the national security sector.
Description
As stated in the MTO Office-wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), HR001124S0028, Section IV: Special Considerations, “Periodically, DARPA may endeavor to hold “Pitch Day(s). A “Pitch Day” entails DARPA soliciting proposals for a specific, targeted aspect under one or more of the BAA’s thrust areas.
Entities
DOD
Department of Defense
DARPA(
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
NAICS
541715
Set Aside
None
Point of Contact
Full Name Email Phone Type
MTO BAA Coordinator [email protected] None primary
Attachments
  • DARPA-PA-25-05.pdf
  • Pitch_Day_PA_Q_A_20250414.pdf
  • Attachment_B_DARPA_BAAT_Submission_Portal_Guide.docx
  • Attachment_A_MTO-PitchDay_Abstract_Template.docx
  • Attachment_C_Evaluation_Criteria.xlsx