science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · DOD-DARPA-BTO

Biological Technologies

DARPA - Biological Technologies Office · HR001126S0003

38 days left

Deadline

September 30, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Biological Technologies. DARPA - Biological Technologies Office. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office (BTO) is soliciting proposals that leverage biological properties and processes to revolutionize our ability to protect the nation’s warfighters. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

Other eligible entities

Who Should NOT Apply

Individuals and organizations outside the specified eligible types

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA
•Deadline: 2026-09-30

💡 GrantQuick Tip

Focus your proposal on clear outcomes, alignment with agency priorities, and demonstrate organizational capacity.

Competitiveness: Moderate to high — federal grants are always competitive

What This Grant Funds

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office (BTO) is soliciting proposals that leverage biological properties and processes to revolutionize our ability to protect the nation’s warfighters. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice.

Attachments

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HR001126S0003.pdf

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Proposal Abstract template.

HR001126S0003_Attachment_A_Abstract_Template.docx

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Technical and Management Volume template.

HR001126S0003_Attachment_B_Volume_1_Template.docx

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Cost Volume template.

HR001126S0003_Attachment_C_Volume_2_Template.docx

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Classified Submission Instructions.

HR001126S0003_Attachment_E_Classified_Submission_Instructions.docx

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CUI Guide.

HR001126S0003_Attachment_F_CUI_Guide.pdf

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Accelerated Award Attestation Form.

HR001126S0003_Attachment_G_Accelerated_Award_Option_Election_and_Attestation_Form.docx

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Model Contract (Large Business).

HR001126S0003_Attachment_H_Accelerated_Baseline_Model_Contract_Large_Business.pdf

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Model Contract (Small Business).

HR001126S0003_Attachment_I_Accelerated_Baseline_Model_Contract_Small_Business.pdf

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Model Contract Addendum.

HR001126S0003_Attachment_J_Accelerated_Contract_Award_Option_Baseline_Model_Contract_Addendum.docx

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Streamlined Cost Proposal Spreadsheet V3

HR001126S0003_Attachment_D_Streamlined_Cost_Proposal_Spreadsheet_V3.xlsx

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Model OT-P V3

HR001126S0003_Attachment_K_Accelerated_Award_Option_Model_OT_for_Prototype_V3.docx

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Model OT-R V3

HR001126S0003_Attachment_L_Accelerated_Award_Option_Model_OT_for_Research_v3.docx

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Model Cooperative Agreement V2

HR001126S0003_Attachment_M_Model_Cooperative_Agreement_V2.docx

Who Can Apply

All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.

Eligible Applicant Types

Other (see NOFO for details)

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: cooperative_agreement, other, procurement_contract

Key Dates

Posted: October 1, 2025

Application Deadline: September 30, 2026 (38 days remaining)

See Full Announcement for details.

Agency Contact

BAA Coordinator BTOBAA2026@darpa.mil

BTOBAA2026@darpa.mil

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