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2026 MXO Spark Tank Special Noticeview on SAM.gov

DEPT OF DEFENSE › DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

Posted Jun 3, 2026

Due Oct 18, 2026

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NAICS 541715 – Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Sol # DARPA-SN-26-73

AI Summary

• DARPA's Multi X Office (MXO) invites proposals and future collaborators through a specialized in-person Spark Tank event.
• The competition is open with no set-aside for small businesses under NAICS 721913 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences).
• Events will be held in Chicago, Illinois from November 2-4, 2026.
• Interested parties must register ahead of time by August 10, 2026.

Description

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) will host the Multi X Office (MXO) Spark Tank event for prospective proposers and future MXO collaborators on November 2-4, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois. Advance registration is required. Registration will open on August 10, 2026. There will be no on-site registration. This event will be hosted in-person only. The event will include overview presentations by DARPA personnel, including MXO Program Managers, and an opportunity for 1:1 engagement with MXO Program Managers and MXO Leadership via sidebar meetings. After the event, presented materials may be posted tohttps://www.darpa.mil/about/offices/mxo.

Classification

NAICS541715

PSC CodeAC12

Contracting Office

OfficeDEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

CityARLINGTON

StateVA

ZIP222032114

Contacts

MXO Spark Tank Team

MXO-SparkTank@darpa.mil

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