Opportunity Overview
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative solutions in the technical area of materials analysis, including surface and bulk analysis of molecular structure, elemental composition, trace elements and isotope ratios in samples, to be conducted under ambient conditions, without the need for special sample preparation. 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.
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| Issuing agency | DARPA - Defense Sciences Office |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Category | Defense Security |
| NAICS | 12.910 |
| Published | June 17, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Response due | August 26, 2026 |
| Status | Open — accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | August 09, 2026 |
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