Use the responsible program or contracting office for this instrument.
The recorded role is not itself a general application endpoint.
What this role does not control
A routing lead does not establish funds, an individual delegation or approval of the proposed action.
USD(R&E) approval above $20m total prize fair value, $2m cash, or $20k solely nonmonetary prize.
No special consideration for private donors; award above $20m as contract/agreement triggers 15-day post-award congressional notice.
Legal basisSources linkedLegal sources and instrument limits are recorded.
RequirementsGates recordedRead the requirements for this instrument; applicability depends on the proposed action.
Public fundingRules recordedThe record states funding rules and conditions; no program amount is attributed to this action.
Assigned rolesRoles recordedPublic sources describe institutional authority. The instrument identifies approval and execution roles; a specific signature remains transaction-dependent.
EngagementRole recordedRecorded executing role: DARPA Contracts Management Office or Service contracting/grants/agreements office; Performing laboratory or external research performer. Use the responsible program’s process.
What this is not / limit: No special consideration for private donors; award above $20m as contract/agreement triggers 15-day post-award congressional notice.
Executing role: DARPA Contracts Management Office or Service contracting/grants/agreements office; Performing laboratory or external research performer
Authority holder
Secretary of Defense acting through USD(R&E), USD(A&S), DIU Director and Service acquisition executives
Eligibility gate
Widely advertised competitive process; achievement must meet statutory defense/transition purpose.
Funding condition
Appropriations or funds/items lawfully accepted from federal, state/local and private contributors.
All recorded limits
USD(R&E) approval above $20m total prize fair value, $2m cash, or $20k solely nonmonetary prize.
No special consideration for private donors; award above $20m as contract/agreement triggers 15-day post-award congressional notice.