Expedited Research Innovation System (ERIS)

DARPA’s Expedited Research Implementation Series (ERIS) is soliciting concise video pitches that present breakthrough solutions aligned with one or more of the agency’s current topic areas. Offerors must clearly define the problem scope and the existing state of the art, then demonstrate how their novel approach will advance that state of the art, identify anticipated technical barriers, and articulate a realistic plan for success. Submissions are evaluated on four mandatory elements—problem definition, advancement of the state of the art, team capability (key personnel vision, expertise, and experience), and defense/commercial market impact—using a quad‑chart format and a weighted scoring rubric (20 points for problem/state‑of‑the‑art definition, 30 points for team capability). The program offers rapid assessment (notifications within 30 calendar days), fully negotiable award terms (including IP, data rights, schedule, milestones, and pricing), and the potential for multiple awards without price ceilings or duration limits. Proposals must also address organizational conflict‑of‑interest safeguards per FAR 9.505‑3. Successful pitches will receive research, development, prototyping, test‑and‑evaluation, or procurement contracts under Other Transaction Authority to deliver disruptive technologies that create “technological surprise” for U.S. national security.

Notice ID

5ba9daf007a74e8d8a39438e4b78039f

Solicitation Number

DARPA-PS-25-05

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC15