Develops breakthrough technologies for national security. DARPA contracts cover cutting-edge research in AI, robotics, cybersecurity, materials science, and biotechnology.
https://www.darpa.milThe Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) spends approximately $4+ billion annually on government contracts. As a military/defense organization, DARPA procures a wide range of goods and services from private sector contractors.
DARPA is required to award at least 23% of its contracts to small businesses. This includes set-aside programs for 8(a), HUBZone, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms. Small businesses looking to work with DARPA should register in SAM.gov and ensure their NAICS codes align with the agency's procurement needs.
To find current contracting opportunities from DARPA, use the contract listings above or visit the agency's procurement portal. You can also set up saved search alerts on Bidlync to be notified when new DARPA contracts are posted that match your capabilities.