DARPA-SN-27-07.pdf
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This document is a Sources Sought notice (not a competitive solicitation) issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) announcing its intent to enter into an agreement with The University of Texas System consortium for the Biological Technologies Office (BTO) Texas Shield Program.
The Texas Shield Program is a research initiative focused on developing an integrated ecosystem of autonomous and semi-autonomous medical technologies and scalable solutions for critical medical consumables to support lifesaving medical care in contested, austere, and resource-limited environments. Research activities address interconnected technical areas including autonomous medical systems, casualty evacuation, robotic surgical systems, artificial-blood and supply innovation, software and artificial intelligence-enabled clinical decision support, and mass-casualty science and simulation. DARPA intends to execute the agreement primarily under 10 U.S.C. § 4021, with potential use of 10 U.S.C. §§ 4022 and 4023 as appropriate.
Other university systems or equally structured entities with similar capabilities may submit information describing their ability to perform these research activities by November 15, 2026, to TexasShieldxBTO@DARPA.mil. Submissions should address integrated research infrastructure, resource sharing potential, clinical-validation capabilities, multi-institutional coordination capacity, consortium organizational structure, technical expertise, commercialization and transition capabilities, facility clearance levels, and ability to handle Controlled Unclassified Information. The government will not reimburse costs for preparing submissions, is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback, and will disclose submission contents only for review purposes, potentially using Scientific, Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support contractors.
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) intends to enter into an Agreement with The University of Texas System consortium of universities in support of the Biological Technologies Office (BTO) Texas Shield Program for an integrated research initiative focused on autonomous medical care, casualty evacuation, clinical decision support, and resilient medical supplies in austere and contested environments.
The Texas Shield Program seeks to develop and transition an integrated ecosystem of autonomous and semi-autonomous medical technologies and scalable solutions for critical medical consumables to support lifesaving medical care in contested, austere, and resource-limited environments. Research activities are expected to address interconnected technical areas that include autonomous medical systems, casualty evacuation, robotic surgical systems, artificial-blood and supply innovation, software/artificial intelligence-enabled clinical decision support, and mass-casualty science and simulation.
DARPA intends to execute an agreement with the University of Texas System consortium of universities primarily under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4021. DARPA may also use other available authorities, including 10 U.S.C. § 4022 and 4023, as appropriate.
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR A COMPETITIVE
SOLICITATION. Should other university systems or equally structured entities believe they possess similar capabilities they may submit information describing their ability to perform the research activities described above, including relevant integrated research infrastructure, resource sharing potential, clinical-validation capabilities, multi-institutional coordination capacity, consortium organizational structure, technical expertise, commercialization and transition capabilities, clearance level of facilities, and ability to handle Controlled Unclassified Information.
THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT REIMBURSE ANY COSTS INCURRED IN
PREPARING OR SUBMITTING INFORMATION IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE.
Respondents are advised that DARPA is under no obligation to acknowledge receipt of the information received or provide feedback to respondents with respect to any information submitted under this notice. DARPA will disclose submission contents only for the purpose of review. Submissions may be reviewed by the Government (DARPA) and Scientific, Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) support contractors. The information received may be used to inform the Government’s acquisition approach.
Submit written responses by November 15, 2026, to TexasShieldxBTO@DARPA.mil.
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