OpenResponses due Apr 30, 2027, 12:00 PM EDT

Commercial strategy development for defense research

DARPA's Commercial Solutions Opening (DCSO) for Commercial Strategy, Solicitation 248f94e2f83d4831845f0178c5af0276, issued by Federal (Virginia offices).

At a glance

DARPA seeks commercial solutions and strategies to enhance defense research capabilities and operations. This solicitation invites innovative approaches from small and large businesses. Proposals due April 30, 2027.

Key facts

Issuing agency
Federal (Virginia offices)
Solicitation number
248f94e2f83d4831845f0178c5af0276
Type
Solicitation
Posted
May 1, 2026
Response deadline
Apr 30, 2027, 12:00 PM EDT
Place of performance
Arlington, VA

Official description

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA) mission is to create technological surprise for national security, driving its research and development (R&D) programs to transform revolutionary concepts into practical capabilities for the military and civilian society. Under DARPA’s Commercial Solutions Opening (DCSO), DARPA seeks to close military and civilian capability gaps with commercial solutions derived from the Agency’s R&D programs. This DCSO is issued by DARPA Commercial Strategy within the Director’s Office. The Commercial Strategy team oversees the implementation of the DCSO, which includes the Embedded Entrepreneurship Initiative (EEI). The EEI, through the DCSO, awards participants with funds to support the integration of an embedded entrepreneur (EE) to assist performers with commercialization and business development efforts. Proposals submitted under this DCSO are solicited for transitioning and commercializing innovative solutions derived from DARPA-funded technologies into capabilities that meet operational requirements, close capability gaps, or deliver new technological advancements. DARPA anticipates receiving a range of proposals reflecting diverse technical, scientific, and business approaches.

Solicitation #HR001126RE007. Issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE › DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) › DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY. NAICS 541. Product/Service Code B541.

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