Notice of Intent to Award Using Other than Full and Open Competition -Ice Control for Cold Environments (ICE)

Location: Federal
Posted: Aug 12, 2026
Due: Aug 26, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • A - Research and development
Solicitation No: DARPA-SN-26-117
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Notice of Intent to Award Using Other than Full and Open Competition -Ice Control for Cold Environments (ICE)
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DARPA-SN-26-117
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
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DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)
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DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Aug 11, 2026 10:22 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: Aug 26, 2026 04:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Sep 10, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: AC12 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH
  • NAICS Code:
    • 541714 - Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
  • Place of Performance:
Description

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Contracts Management Office (CMO), on behalf of the Biological Technologies Office (BTO), intends to enter into modifications to award Phase III to existing awards under the Ice Control for Cold Environments (ICE) program to the Michigan Technological University, University of Michigan, and Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc.


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  • 675 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET
  • ARLINGTON , VA 222032114
  • USA
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History
  • Aug 11, 2026 10:22 pm EDTSpecial Notice (Original)
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