DARPA Adaptive Capabilities Office (ACO) & Aerospace Projects Office (APO) Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement

This Broad Agency Announcement from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency seeks proposals for research topics of interest to the Adaptive Capabilities Office and Aerospace Projects Office. Abstracts are due by November 30, 2024 and full proposals by January 31, 2025. Evaluation criteria will emphasize overall scientific and technical merit, relevance to the DARPA mission, and cost realism. Research areas of interest include architecture, sensing and tracking, lethality, survivability, communications, and experimentation for the Adaptive Capabilities Office. For the Aerospace Projects Office, focus is on structures and materials, weapon separation, propulsion, power generation, thermal management, and high-speed turbines relevant to hypersonic aircraft development.

There is no set-aside designated. Research will be conducted under multiple NAICS and PSC codes related to research and development in various scientific and engineering disciplines. Accompanying documents provide templates for certifications, a proposal checklist, and guidance on cost proposals and documentation requirements. Multiple awards are anticipated but specific budget details or values are not provided.