Request for Information: Algorithms and Abstraction for Photonic Processing

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: Aug 3, 2026
Due Date: Aug 20, 2026
Solicitation No: DARPA-SN-26-107
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Description

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Request for Information: Algorithms and Abstraction for Photonic Processing
Active
Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
DARPA-SN-26-107
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)
Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Aug 03, 2026 03:07 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: Aug 20, 2026 03:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Aug 22, 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) Multi X Office (MXO) seeks information on first-principles development of algorithms specifically targeting execution on photonic integrated circuits (PICs). DARPA is interested in algorithm-hardware co-design and co-development, specific to state-of-the-art (SOTA) photonics capabilities, that can unlock unprecedented future Department of War (DoW) capabilities.
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Contact Information
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  • 675 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET
  • ARLINGTON , VA 222032114
  • USA
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History
  • Aug 03, 2026 03:07 pm EDTSpecial Notice (Original)
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