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DARPA-PS-26-13 is a solicitation from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency for the Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO) program. The program seeks innovative proposals for very large-scale photonic circuits that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to existing practice is specifically excluded.
Total funding is $35,000,000 across multiple awards. The solicitation is classified under National Defense R&D Services for applied research (NAICS 541715). The competition is full and open, with eligible applicants including universities, nonprofits, and for-profit companies.
The proposal deadline was March 6, 2026. The solicitation includes a Controlled Unclassified Information addendum with key technical details.
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* **Contract Opportunity Type:**Solicitation (Original) * **Original Published Date:**Jan 14, 2026 12:37 pm EST * **Original Date Offers Due:**Mar 06, 2026 01:00 pm EST * **Inactive Policy:**Manual * **Original Inactive Date:**Sep 06, 2026 * **Original Set Aside:** * **Product Service Code:** AC12 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH * 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) * **Place of Performance:** The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the area of very large-scale photonic circuits.
Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. This solicitation includes a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Addendum that contains key technical details relevant to the program goals and objectives.
### Contracting Office Address * 675 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET * ARLINGTON , VA 222032114 ### Primary Point of Contact * **PICASSO PS Coordinator** ### Secondary Point of Contact * **Mar 06, 2026 08:37 am EST**Solicitation (Updated) * **Feb 18, 2026 10:17 am EST**Solicitation (Updated) * **Feb 05, 2026 01:07 pm EST**Solicitation (Updated) * **Jan 27, 2026 04:27 pm EST**Solicitation (Updated) * **Jan 26, 2026 08:57 am EST**Solicitation (Updated) * **Jan 14, 2026 12:37 pm EST**Solicitation (Original) What changes or improvements would you suggest?
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Full and open competition; universities, nonprofits, and for-profit companies capable of innovative R&D in photonic integrated circuits. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Total $35,000,000 for multiple awards Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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