Crystal Palace Program Announcement

Solicitation: DARPA-PA-26-03

Notice ID: 75500e8421a741bfb45cda7cedc334f2

Type • SolicitationNAICS • 541715PSC • AC12 Department • Department of Defense Agency • Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (darpa)State • VAPosted • Jan 09, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDue • Jan 30, 2026, 01:00 PM UTC• Expired

Solicitation from DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: VA. Response deadline: Jan 30, 2026. Industry: NAICS 541715 • PSC AC12.

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Market snapshot

Awarded-market signal for NAICS 541715 (last 12 months), benchmarked to sector 54.

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12-month awarded value

$4,795,848,018

Sector total $5,796,389,248,219 • Share 0.1%

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Median

$1,437,506

P10–P90

$445,547–$9,595,278

Volatility

Volatile200%

Market composition

NAICS share of sector

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0.1%

Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)

+39248%($4,771,533,417)

Deal sizing

$1,437,506 median

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Solicitation DARPA-PA-26-03 State VA NAICS 541715 NAICS trends Sector 54 trends PSC AC12 PSC trends Department Department trends Agency Agency trends

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Place of performance

Not listed

State: VA

Contracting office

Arlington, VA • 222032114 USA

Point of Contact

Name

Crystal Palace PA Coordinator

Crystal_Palace@darpa.mil

Phone

Not available

Agency & Office

Department

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Agency

DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)

Subagency

DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

Office

Not available

Contracting Office Address

Arlington, VA

222032114 USA

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A--Sources Sought Notice

Description

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the area of revolutionizing single crystal inorganic material growth for microsystems. 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.

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DARPA-PA-26-03_Crystal_Palace_Attachment_J_Controlled_Unclassified_Information_CUI_Guide.pdf

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Executive summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has issued a solicitation (DARPA-PA-26-03) for innovative proposals focused on revolutionizing the growth of single crystal inorganic materials for microsystems. This initiative aims to foster groundbreaking advancements rather than mere evolutionary improvements. Interested parties must submit their proposals by January 30, 2026.

What the buyer is trying to do

DARPA seeks innovative research proposals that can lead to revolutionary advances in single crystal inorganic material growth specifically for microsystems applications.

Work breakdown

Review existing state of practice in single crystal inorganic material growth.
Develop innovative methodologies and technologies for improved growth techniques.
Test and validate proposed research approaches through demonstrable projects.

Response package checklist

Executive summary of the proposal.
Detailed research methodology and innovative approaches.
Budget and resource allocation plan.
Projected timelines and milestones for research deliverables.

Suggested keywords

single crystal growthmicrosystemsinorganic materialsDARPAadvanced materials research

Source coverage notes

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Specific technical requirements for the research proposals are not detailed.
Clear timelines for research phases or deliverables are not provided.
Estimated budget range or funding levels for individual proposals are not specified.

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