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Department of Defense

Future Program: National Security Economic Theory (NASCENT)

Solicitation: DARPA-SN-26-26
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Notice ID: 87e62585a51e4b639702692f87e9ff1d
Type • Special NoticeNAICS • 541715PSC • AC12Department • Department of DefenseAgency • Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (darpa)State • VAPosted • Jan 09, 2026, 12:00 AM UTCDue • Feb 28, 2026, 11:59 PM UTC• Closes in 6 days

Special Notice from DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: VA. Response deadline: Feb 28, 2026. Industry: NAICS 541715 • PSC AC12.

Department hubAgency hubState hubNAICS hubPSC hubSolicitation hub

Market snapshot

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

Trends →Hub →
12-month awarded value
$4,791,148,943
Sector total $5,796,289,192,140 • Share 0.1%
Live
Median
$1,437,506
P10–P90
$422,133–$10,139,300
Volatility
Volatile200%
Market composition
NAICS share of sector
A simple concentration signal, not a forecast.
0.1%
share
Momentum (last 3 vs prior 3 buckets)
+39210%($4,766,834,342)
Deal sizing
$1,437,506 median
Use as a pricing centerline.
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NAICS 541715 trendsSector 54 trendsPSC AC12Set-asideDepartmentAgency
Signals shown are descriptive of observed awards; not a forecast.

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Solicitation DARPA-SN-26-26State VANAICS 541715NAICS trendsSector 54 trendsPSC AC12PSC trendsDepartmentDepartment trendsAgencyAgency trends
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Place of performance
Not listed
State: VA
Contracting office
Arlington, VA • 222032114 USA

Point of Contact

Name
Solicitation Coordinator
Email
NASCENT@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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Description

https://api.sam.gov/prod/opportunities/v1/noticedesc?noticeid=87e62585a51e4b639702692f87e9ff1d

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BidPulsar Analysis

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Updated: Feb 14, 2026
Executive summary

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is issuing a Special Notice for the National Security Economic Theory (NASCENT), with the solicitation number DARPA-SN-26-26, posted on January 9, 2026. This opportunity is linked to NAICS 541715, indicating a focus on research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. Interested bidders should carefully review the posted materials and prepare their responses by the February 28, 2026 deadline.

What the buyer is trying to do

DARPA seeks to engage with industry and academia to explore economic theories that support national security initiatives.

Work breakdown
No work breakdown extracted.
Response package checklist
  • Cover letter addressing the solicitation requirements.
  • Technical proposal detailing methodologies and frameworks relevant to economic theory.
  • Past performance records in similar projects or proposals.
  • Cost proposal aligned with project expectations.
Suggested keywords
National SecurityEconomic TheoryDARPAResearch and DevelopmentDefense Funding
Source coverage notes

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  • Detailed scope of the NASCENT program.
  • Specific deliverables expected from bidders.
  • Timeframe for program initiation and execution.
  • Evaluation criteria for proposals submitted.
  • Potential collaboration opportunities with DARPA.
  • Detailed performance metrics for success.
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How do I use the Market Snapshot?

It summarizes awarded-contract behavior for the opportunity’s NAICS and sector, including a recent pricing band (P10–P90), momentum, and composition. Use it as context, not a guarantee.

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What do P10 and P90 mean?

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