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Special Notice from Department of Defense.

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Notice details

Agency
Department of Defense
Sub-tier agency
DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)
Notice type
Special Notice
Solicitation number
DARPA-SN-27-07
NAICS
541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
Product/service code
AC12
Posted
Oct 17, 2026
Response deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Source
SAM.gov

Description

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR A COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION. The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) intends to enter into an Agreement with The University of Texas System consortium of universities in support of the Biological Technologies Office (BTO) LiveChain Program for an integrated research initiative focused on autonomous medical care, casualty evacuation, clinical decision support, and resilient medical supplies in austere and contested environments.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the response deadline?

The published deadline is Nov 16, 2026. That is 23 days after the data date.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 541714, Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology).

Which agency issued this notice?

Department of Defense.

Where is the official notice?

The link under Official notice opens the source listing.