Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO)

Location:	Federal
Posted:	Jan 14, 2026
Due:	Mar 6, 2026
Agency:	DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government:	Federal
Category:	A - Research and development
Solicitation No:	DARPA-PS-26-13
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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

DARPA-PS-26-13

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Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)

Office

DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

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General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Original)
Original Published Date: Jan 14, 2026 12:37 pm EST
Original Date Offers Due: Mar 06, 2026 01:00 pm EST
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: Sep 06, 2026
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: AC12 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH
NAICS Code:
- 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Place of Performance:

Description

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the area of very large-scale photonic circuits. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. This solicitation includes a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Addendum that contains key technical details relevant to the program goals and objectives.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

675 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET
ARLINGTON , VA 222032114
USA

Primary Point of Contact

PICASSO PS Coordinator
PICASSO@darpa.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

History

Jan 14, 2026 12:37 pm ESTSolicitation (Original)

Jan 26, 2026	[Solicitation (Updated)] Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO)
Jan 27, 2026	[Solicitation (Updated)] Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO)
Feb 5, 2026	[Solicitation (Updated)] Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO)
Feb 18, 2026	[Solicitation (Updated)] Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO)
Mar 6, 2026	[Solicitation (Updated)] Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO)

Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO)

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