Statement of Objectives Summary

This is a Statement of Objectives (SOO) for the DARPA Modernization Project, a facility refresh initiative to create museum-quality exhibit spaces within DARPA's Arlington, Virginia headquarters. The project runs from September 27, 2026 through February 28, 2028.

The contractor shall provide concept development, final design, permit-ready construction drawings, and limited final installation for three critical spaces: the Main Building Lobby, Conference Center Reception Area, and Director's Office Feature Wall. The Main Building Lobby must demonstrate and display key DARPA technologies from the past 70 years with updatable, modifiable content on DARPA's mission, structure, and impact, including an optional contract provision to upgrade the existing digital screen wall. The Conference Center Reception Area requires a museum-like experience with display cases, artifacts, information panels, and a large-format timeline showcasing DARPA's historical accomplishments. The Director's Office Feature Wall must display overarching agency messaging consistent with the other redesigned spaces. All spaces are active working environments requiring silent or muted multimedia content.

The contractor must provide three design options per project area with renderings, diagrams, and narrative descriptions for DARPA leadership approval, followed by refinement based on stakeholder feedback. Deliverables include all necessary structures and technical equipment (electrical connections, internet/data connections, lighting, display cases, furniture, and ceiling anchor points). Designs must prioritize flexibility and technological sustainability to enable future content updates as DARPA priorities evolve, with instruction guides for element updates. The project must achieve substantial completion with a delivered punch list no later than December 15, 2027. Construction documents are subject to local permitting regulations and final DARPA leadership approval prior to installation.