Smash Program Announcement

DARPA’s “Smash” (PA‑26‑04) solicitation seeks Phase‑1 research proposals that present a novel, high‑impact technical solution and a clear path to commercialization. Offerors must submit a structured package that includes a cover sheet, executive summary, innovative claims (max 1 page), technical approach, goals and impact, budget/price/schedule (each ≈ 0.5 page), a notional Phase‑2 plan (≤ 2 pages), and required administrative sections (conflict‑of‑interest affirmations, IP and data‑rights, organizational information, and optional value‑assessment or bibliography). The written technical content is limited to 12 pages, not counting cover sheet, table of contents, transmittal letter, IP/data‑rights, Phase‑2 plan, conflict disclosures, commercialization plan, novelty statement, management plan, and optional resumes or bibliography. All proposals must be submitted by the deadline listed in the Overview; late submissions will not be reviewed. Unique requirements include: (1) a separate, detailed budget for any sub‑awardees with verifiable rates and work‑statement documentation; (2) a mandatory notional Phase‑2 description despite Phase‑2 funding not being available in this solicitation; (3) specific eligibility constraints for FFRDCs, UARCs, and other government entities, which must demonstrate that the work is unavailable in the private sector and must segregate costs if used as sub‑awardees; and (4) confirmation that the proposer’s SAM‑generated UEI and CAGE code are current, as DUNS is no longer accepted. Proposers must also acknowledge any publication restrictions and indicate whether the concept has been submitted to other government solicitations.

Notice ID

6ba704938fc54401b94f8340995dbd6a

Solicitation Number

DARPA-PA-26-04

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC12