Bid #DARPA-PS-26-126. Contact: darpa-ps-26-126@darpa.mil. DEF Advanced Research Projects Agcy, Virginia. DARPA is soliciting proposals for the RAAPTR program to develop advanced RF system architectures. The program aims to create vibration-hardened. Due Aug 24 (7 weeks left).
DARPA is soliciting proposals for the RAAPTR program to develop advanced RF system architectures. The program aims to create vibration-hardened, ultra-low phase noise photonic oscillators and related components for compact mobile defense platforms. The focus is on leveraging optical timing precision to overcome limitations in current RF systems, particularly in challenging environments like airborne platforms.
The agency published these 2 documents with the solicitation:
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY issued this public solicitation in Virginia, referenced as solicitation number DARPA-PS-26-126. It was published on June 29, 2026, and responses are due by August 24, 2026. The estimated contract value is approximately $58,000,000. Questions can be directed to darpa-ps-26-126@darpa.mil.
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY in Virginia is using this solicitation to acquire the goods, services, or construction work described above. Public agencies typically advertise this kind of work as a Request for Proposals (RFP), evaluating bidders on a combination of qualifications, technical approach, and price. Bidders responding to a public solicitation in Virginia are generally expected to provide proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, hold any applicable trade or professional license, and post performance and payment bonds for contracts above the agency's threshold.
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To submit a proposal for this RFP, review the full solicitation documents for DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY's exact scope of work, submission format, and any mandatory pre-bid meeting or site visit. Responses must be received before the August 24, 2026 deadline — public agencies routinely reject late submissions regardless of cause. Confirm how the agency accepts responses — through an electronic procurement portal, as a sealed hard-copy bid, or by email — because the required method varies by agency and a non-conforming submission can be disqualified. Direct questions about scope or specifications to darpa-ps-26-126@darpa.mil before the agency's question cut-off date. Vendors that have not previously contracted with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY should confirm whether registration on the agency's vendor system is required to be eligible for award.
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