Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO)

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
State: Federal
Type of Government: Federal
FSC Category:
  • A - Research and development
NAICS Category:
  • 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Posted Date: Feb 18, 2026
Due Date: Mar 17, 2026
Solicitation No: DARPA-PS-26-13
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Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO)
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Notice ID
DARPA-PS-26-13
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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
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Feb 18, 2026 10:17 am EST
  • Original Published Date: Jan 14, 2026 12:37 pm EST
  • Updated Date Offers Due: Mar 17, 2026 01:00 pm EDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: Mar 06, 2026 01:00 pm EST
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Updated Inactive Date: Sep 06, 2026
  • 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)
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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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Contracting Office Address
  • 675 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET
  • ARLINGTON , VA 222032114
  • USA
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Jan 14, 2026[Solicitation (Original)] Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO)
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)
Mar 6, 2026[Solicitation (Updated)] Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO)
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