Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Commercial Strategy Services
- Due
- Apr 30, 2027
- Budget
- $350,000
Verified- Contract
- 12 months
- Location
- United States
- Posted
- May 2, 2026
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DESCRIPTION
The selected vendor will provide comprehensive commercial strategy services. Responsibilities include developing and executing a market transition strategy for products, services, or capabilities, ensuring seamless entry into commercial markets. This also encompasses the creation and implementation of a financing strategy, such as preparing investor materials including pitch decks.
Additionally, the vendor will deliver an intellectual property (IP) strategy through a thorough assessment of freedom to operate. Business analyses will be conducted to evaluate a variety of business models, cost drivers, and commercialization risks. The vendor is expected to formulate plans that consider both commercial and government applications, address relevant regulatory requirements, and develop roadmaps for product scaling and supply chain management.
Other aspects include devising effective market entry and customer engagement strategies, as well as a plan to establish a clear reimbursement pathway. The overarching goal is to ensure robust commercial viability, compliance, and growth potential for the product or service.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be derived from DARPA-funded R&D programs
- Must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM)
- Must have at least a CMMC Level 1 (Self) certification in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS)
- Must be an unclassified proposal
- Must include recruitment of at least one external Embedded Entrepreneur (EE)
- Must provide proof of due diligence authorized by a current DARPA Program Manager
- Must be a fixed-price contract or agreement
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TIMELINE
Proposals are accepted through April 30th, 2027.
DARPA will review proposals periodically while the solicitation is open.
Issuing Agency
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due April 30, 2027.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $350,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. The work is located in United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Proven expertise in commercial strategy consulting for technology or product commercialization
- Experience with both commercial and government market segments
- Capability to develop financing, IP, and regulatory strategies
- Strong history of preparing investor materials and market entry plans
- Familiarity with production scaling and supply chain solutions
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