Defense R&D RFPs

Task descriptions must be definite, realistic, and clearly stated. Use the phrase "the contractor shall" whenever the work statement expresses a provision that is binding. Use "should" or "may" whenever it is necessary to express a declaration of purpose. Use "will" in cases where no offeror requirement is involved (e.G., power will be supplied by the government. Use active voice in describing work to be performed. Do not use acronyms or abbreviations without first defining them. Place abbreviations and acronyms in parentheses following the first usage of the spelled- out phrase. See attached file.

This RFP is for the Catalyst Research and Development (R&D) Voucher Program Pilot, Round 2, offering vouchers up to $40,000 to New Jersey-based early-stage, for-profit companies. These vouchers subsidize access to R&D equipment, facilities, and related services at participating core facilities to accelerate technology development.

Seeks research and development (R&D) for Air Force airbase systems.

The over-arching strategy involves the use of this 5-year BAA to quickly and efficiently execute R&D to identify, explore, and demonstrate new technologies and capabilities that will help enable CWMD and stakeholders to prevent, protect against, respond to, and mitigate nuclear, chemical, radiological, and biological threats and incidents. This strategy will provide DHS an acquisition tool with the flexibility to solicit proposals and make awards to provide innovative solutions to countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), as ever-changing urgent operational issues and capability gaps are identified. See outside linked file.

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is soliciting proposals for support services for the Research Protections Division (Code 343) and the Department of the Navy Human Research Protection Program (DON HRPP). This requirement is set aside for small businesses and involves professional program management and engineering services. The work is primarily to be performed at the contractor's facility in Arlington, Virginia.

This RFI from DARPA’s Commercial Strategy seeks to identify top-tier investors interested in continued investment opportunities in DARPA technologies through engagements with subject matter experts. The RFI requests respondents describe investment flexibility, track record, domain expertise, commitment to national security, and unique capabilities such as staff with security clearances. Responses are accepted through June 15, 2026, and no government funding or reimbursement will be provided to participants.

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Multi X Office (MXO) issued Solicitation DARPA-PS-26-115 seeking revolutionary research proposals for topics not covered by existing MXO programs or other DARPA solicitations. DARPA anticipates funding multiple proposals on a rolling basis and the solicitation is for applied research/ R&D (NAICS 541715, PSC AC12) — it is a contract solicitation, not a grant. Responses are due June 4, 2027, and the solicitation was posted May 20, 2026.

Research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences.

DARPA is actively soliciting awardable solutions that exercise the early-stage NGMM 3D-ADK to enable mixed-material 3D-heterogeneously integrated microsystem design using commercial EDA tools. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis via the ERIS Marketplace and the Government may make one or more awards prior to the notice closing date. The period of performance is April 16, 2026 through July 31, 2026 and the response deadline is July 31, 2026 at 7:59 PM EDT.

Extramural biomedical research and development.

Research & development support services to develop treatments for Achilles tendon injuries.

The Acquisition Modernization Technology Research (AMTR) Program, established at the beginning of FY22, assesses acquisition and procurement processes, identifies and prioritizes areas that would benefit from IT modernization or advanced technologies, evaluates technical requirements, and pursues future research efforts. See attached file.

Seeking responses from qualified respondents to provide market research and insight development.

NAVSEA, on behalf of the Electric Ships Office (PMS 320, organizationally a part of the Program Executive Office - Ships) is interested in White Papers for long and short term Research and Development (R&D) projects that offer potential for advancement and improvements in current and future shipboard electric power and energy systems at the major component, subsystem and system level. The mission of PMS 320 is to develop and provide smaller, simpler, more affordable, and more capable ship power systems to the Navy by defining open architectures, developing common components, and focusing Navy, industry, and academia investments. PMS 320 will provide leadership of the developments identified as part of this BAA, will direct the transition of associated technologies developed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR), and will manage the technology portfolio represented by Program Element (PE) 0603573N (Advanced Surface Machinery Systems) for transition into existing and future Navy ships.

For the acquisition of research and development. Research shall focus on developing improvements to the DoD Class III Bulk Fuel Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants (POL) supply system.

Research and Development (R&D) projects that offer potential for advancement and improvements in current and future shipboard electric power and energy systems. See outside link

The U.S. Army Contracting Command—Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) posted a presolicitation (Notice ID W912CH-25-R-A031) to obtain research and development services for military-grade fuels and lubricants to support the Ground Vehicle Systems Center. The notice states the Army intends to negotiate sole-source under FAR 6.302-1 with Southwest Research Institute and is explicitly a notice of intent (not a request for proposals or competitive solicitation). The posting provides no response deadline, identifies PIEE links as the primary attachments for vendor access, and lists an inactive date of Jan 20, 2027.

Research and development support services (clinical and scientific).

Dla research and development; acquisition modernization technology research.

Provide modeling, simulation, research, design, test and evaluation of rf and eo subsystems and sensors for use in offensive, defensive and integrated offensive/defensive systems. Afrl/rym ensures unequaled persistent intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance; time sensitive targeting; and battlespace access capabilities.