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DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Arlington, Virginia is seeking a vendor to provide an expedited research innovation system. This system is intended to facilitate searching, viewing, reviewing, comparing, and contrasting emerging technologies and capabilities.
The solution should also enable stakeholders to contact, negotiate with, and procure breakthrough technologies efficiently through rapid acquisition pathways. The goal is to streamline the process of sourcing and integrating innovative solutions to support government initiatives.
Vendors should demonstrate an understanding of rapid technology acquisition and showcase experience with platforms that support research, evaluation, and procurement of advanced technological innovations.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Must be a United States-based company, university, non-profit, or individual
- Must submit an unclassified video pitch
- Video must be no longer than seven minutes
- Video must be in HD 1280x720 resolution
- Video must be encoded as a .mp4 file under 1 GB
- Video must use Rec709 or sRGB color space
- Must include four required supplemental slides in the prescribed format
- Must address four specific content elements: problem definition, advancing state of the art, team capability, and market impact
- Must not contain proprietary, export-controlled, or controlled unclassified information
- Must not contain restrictive markings other than a valid copyright notice
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TIMELINE
Submissions are collected monthly (e.g., December 1st through December 31st).
Assessment results are available within 30 days of the end of the relevant collection period.
Issuing Agency
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due May 30, 2027.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. The work is located in Arlington, Virginia, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Experience developing and deploying technology sourcing and procurement platforms
- Expertise in supporting government or military clients
- Proven track record in rapid acquisition systems for breakthrough technologies
- Presence or prior engagements in Virginia or the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area
- Capability to deliver secure and scalable solutions
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