Promethean Clay

DARPA’s Promethean Clay (DARPA‑PS‑26‑16) solicitation seeks innovative technical solutions that address the defined need and problem, deliver a complete prototype, and transition the technology to operational use. Proposals must include a Technical Approach, a brief Manufacturing and Transition Plan, and a Capabilities statement describing relevant experience, existing IP, and any prior DARPA or other government solicitations. Offerors must identify all Government‑purpose rights (GPR) for IP used or delivered, confirm that their organization can process CUI in accordance with NIST SP 800‑171 Rev 2 and DoDI 8582.01, and acknowledge the non‑fundamental‑research publication restrictions. The submission package requires a cover sheet, detailed sub‑awardee cost data (TDD, labor rates, hours, travel), and a completed price‑proposal spreadsheet (Attachment F). An optional Value Assessment may be included to quantify speed, flexibility, or cost‑saving benefits of an Other Transaction (OT) agreement. Proposals will be evaluated in order of (1) overall scientific and technical merit—including feasibility, risk mitigation, and team expertise—(2) relevance to the DARPA mission, and (3) budget and price. The award instrument may be a procurement contract or an OT.

Notice ID

53a359d7d70242cc83c350d5b97edea7

Solicitation Number

DARPA-PS-26-16

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC12