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DARPA's Commercial Solutions Opening (DCSO) for Commercial Strategy

Description: DARPA issued Solicitation HR001126RE007 under its Commercial Solutions Opening to solicit proposals for transitioning and commercializing DARPA-funded technologies through activities like the Embedded Entrepreneurship Initiative. The solicitation requests services such as identifying entrepreneurs, defining commercial opportunities, and creating go-to-market strategies and financing plans. The opportunity is open under NAICS 541 with performance located in Arlington, VA, and proposals are due by April 30, 2027.

Buyer: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Federal · VA, US
Released: May 1, 2026
Closes: Apr 30, 2027(241 days left)

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Neil DsouzaChief - Cybersecurity and Senior Authorizing Official

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Tabatha ThompsonChief of Communications

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Catherine StevensDeputy Director, Contracts Management Office

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Tony PhamProgram Analyst (PA - Deputy ADPM) / Microsystems Technology Office (MTO)

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