Smash Program Announcement

DARPA’s PA‑26‑04 “Smash” solicitation seeks innovative research proposals that address a defined need or problem, articulate clear program goals, and present novel technical concepts that advance the state of the art. Offerors must submit a structured 12‑page technical narrative (excluding cover sheet, transmittal letter, tables of contents, IP and data‑rights statements, conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, and optional bibliography or resumes) that includes an Executive Summary, Innovative Claims, Technical Approach, Goals and Impact, a Notional Phase‑2 plan, and a brief Management/Commercialization plan. Proposals must also provide a concise budget, schedule, and price summary, and identify any sub‑awardees with fully segregated cost documentation. Key compliance points include: acknowledgment of publication restrictions; confirmation that the work has not been submitted to another government solicitation (or disclosure if it has); adherence to the 12‑page limit for written content; and, for FFRDCs, UARCs, or other government entities, demonstration that the effort is not otherwise available from the private sector and that costs are clearly separable. All submissions must be received by the deadline specified in the Overview; late proposals will not be considered.

Notice ID

364940c3a2af493dbd49335133b416a6

Solicitation Number

DARPA-PA-26-04

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC12