Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Commercial Strategy Commercial Solutions Opening
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking proposals under a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) to transition innovative commercial solutions derived from its research and development (R&D) programs into capabilities that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide new technological advancements. Proposals may be for fixed-price procurement contracts or Other Transactions for Prototypes and will be evaluated based on technical merit/risks, importance to DARPA programs, the offeror's qualifications and capabilities, and the proposed price. DARPA will accept proposals on a rolling basis through April 30, 2025 and will review them periodically.
This CSO is not set aside for any specific business category. DARPA has funding restrictions for embedding entrepreneurs in large businesses, with more flexibility for small businesses and nontraditional contractors. Successful offerors may participate in DARPA's Embedded Entrepreneurship Initiative. The government has not provided any information about potential incumbents or current contractors, award values, budgets, quantities, or place of performance.
HR001124SC001 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
5/1/24, 1:26 PM Commercial Strategy Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative (EEI) – Proposers Day
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a Special Notice for its Commercial Strategy Embedded Entrepreneur Initiative (EEI) Proposers Day, scheduled for Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia. The event is designed to highlight DARPA's ongoing efforts to commercialize high-impact technologies developed through agency programs and strengthen companies that service Department of Defense (DoD) needs. The EEI specifically aims to connect strong technical talent from DARPA performer teams with business expertise to bring new capabilities to market. By providing go-to-market tools, advice, and business acumen, the initiative supports the development of deliberate commercialization strategies for selling products to government and commercial markets. The Proposers Day represents an opportunity for potential participants to learn more about the program and its proven success in bridging technical innovation with business development.
The Proposers Day is an in-person event with specific registration requirements and participation guidelines. Contractors must register by Friday, February 18, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. EST, with a maximum of two representatives allowed per organization. Eligibility is limited to U.S. persons, and attendance does not require a registration fee, though government-issued photo identification is mandatory. The event supports the broader Commercial Solutions Opening solicitation (HR001124SC001) and will offer 10-minute one-on-one sessions with the Commercial Strategy Team. While attendance is not compulsory for proposing to the initiative, the Proposers Day provides a valuable opportunity for small-to-mid-sized companies and organizations that have previously supported DARPA R&D programs to gain insights into commercialization strategies. Interested parties can submit questions to EEIProposersDay@darpa.mil, and a potential virtual Proposers Day may be scheduled for those unable to attend in person.
DARPA_02042025 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
2/4/25, 3:00 PM