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"Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA is sponsored by DARPA Defense Sciences Office. Supports innovative basic or applied research enabling revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems for national security applications.
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## View Grant Opportunity Defense Sciences Office (DSO) Office-wide BAA DARPA - Defense Sciences Office 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 Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:12.
910 -- Research and Technology Development Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Sep 16, 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: 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:
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