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Guardian (DARPA-PS-26-17) is a grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) that funds development of genetic drive technologies (GDT) to controllably eliminate invasive species from defined areas, with primary focus on New World Screwworm and Brown Tree Snake in Guam.
The program comprises three Technical Areas: GDT development and modeling (Phase 1, 18 months), contained laboratory and greenhouse testing (Phase 2, 18 months), and accelerated cell culture methods for studying gene drives. Research must address genetic precision, counter-measure design, and regulatory fieldability requirements. Applications were due by 7 April 2026.
Eligible applicants include organizations meeting NAICS code 541714 under full and open competition, up to 1,000 employees.
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EST The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative approaches to controllably eliminate invasive species from defined areas, primarily focused on New World Screwworm (NWS) and Brown Tree Snake (BTS)(Guam), using genetic drive technologies (GDT). GUARDIAN is composed of three Technical Areas (TAs). The first Option TA is focused on BTS eradication.
Proposers are expected to complete modeling and laboratory testing of genetic elements in the 18-month Phase 1 and contained (laboratory or greenhouse) testing during the 18-month Phase 2.
Option TA1 will emphasize: genetic precision to ensure off-target effects and GDT resistance is minimized; GDT control by designing counter measures/GDT immunization to add additional safeguards; and fieldability by ensuring laboratory and contained testing meets regulatory agency requirements to proceed to field trials and that the GDT meets requirements needed for impactful population reduction goals.
Option TA2 seeks to develop innovative cell cultures methods that accelerate the study of gene drives in eukaryotic organisms and should contain elements that support Option TA1. The third Option TA focuses on population modeling of gene drives, particularly that of NWS and BTS.
The purpose of Amendment 1 to DARPA-PS-26-17, the GUARDIAN (Genetic Utilization for Advanced Regulation and Defense of Indigenous and Native species) Program Solicitation (PS), is to clarify the submission instructions and proposal abstract content. Posted : Feb. 18, 2026, 1:37 p.
m. EST The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative solutions to control and eliminate invasive species, specifically the New World Screwworm (NWS) and Brown Tree Snake (BTS) in Guam, utilizing genetic drive technologies (GDT).
The GUARDIAN program consists of three Technical Areas (TAs), with a focus on developing effective methods for species eradication while ensuring minimal off-target effects and regulatory compliance for field trials. The contract involves multiple phases across three TAs: - TA1 focuses on BTS eradication through transgenics creation over two 18-month phases.
Key tasks include: - Phase 1: Development of genetic constructs, modeling, and laboratory testing. - Milestones include presentations on construct design, delivery methods, and mid-phase demonstrations. - TA2 aims to innovate cell culture methods for studying gene drives in eukaryotic organisms, supporting TA1's objectives.
- TA3 emphasizes population modeling of gene drives for NWS and BTS. Each phase has specific milestones that must be met to ensure progress and funding continuation. The GUARDIAN program spans a total of 36 months for TAs 1 and 3, consisting of an initial 18-month Phase 1 followed by an additional 18-month Phase 2.
TA2 operates solely within an 18-month Phase 1 timeframe. The contract work will primarily take place in laboratory or greenhouse settings as specified for contained testing. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) [DoD] April 7, 2026, 12:00 p.
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EST) 541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology) AC12 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research Current SBA Size Standard Est. Level of Competition On 2/18/26 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued Solicitation DARPA-PS-26-17 for Guardian due 4/7/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 541714 and PSC AC12.
Dr. Catherine Campbell, DARPA/BTO   Profile guardianprogram@darpa.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Full and open competition; SBA size standard 1,000 employees; NAICS code 541714 (Research and Development in Biotechnology). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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