Disruptioneering Program

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) has issued a presolicitation notice for the Disruptioneering Program Announcement (DARPA-PA-24-04). This initiative aims to rapidly investigate emerging and innovative technologies through targeted and limited investments. The program is designed to enable DARPA to initiate new research investments in less than 120 calendar days from the inception of an idea. The focus is on high-risk, high-reward research initiatives across various scientific and engineering disciplines, with an emphasis on prototype demonstrations. Disruptioneering opportunities will be issued via presolicitation notices that target specific technical domains relevant to DSO's mission. These research investments are intended to support projects that lead to prototype demonstrations, with the potential to significantly advance scientific and engineering frontiers. More information on the DSO’s technical domains and research interests can be accessed on the DARPA website. The solicitation is classified under Product Service Code AC11 for National Defense Research & Development Services for the Department of Defense (DOD) – Military, specifically for basic research. The relevant North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541715, covering Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). The initiative does not include any specific set-aside requirements. The response deadline for this opportunity is August 15, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT. The presolicitation was originally published on August 16, 2024, and the most recent update was issued on March 3, 2025. The inactive date for this opportunity is September 14, 2025, with the policy for deactivation being manual. Organizations interested in applying for this funding opportunity are required to prepare and submit proposals in accordance with the provided templates and guidelines. Attachments available for review include amendments, a model transaction agreement for prototypes, proposal templates, a summary of changes, task description templates, and certifications for agreements. These documents provide detailed guidance on preparing technical, price, administrative, and national policy requirement sections. For further inquiries, interested applicants can reach out to the BAA Coordinator via email at DARPA-PA-24-04@darpa.mil. The contracting office is located at 675 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203-2114, USA.

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