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)-run program’s programming/budgeting authority cannot be transferred outside OSD.
Award eligibility does not eliminate competition and applicable research-security restrictions.
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.
Support covered institutions through competitive grants, agreements, contracts, scholarships, fellowships, instrumentation, faculty support and partnerships.
What this is not / limit: USD(R&E)-run program’s programming/budgeting authority cannot be transferred outside OSD.
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) and military-department Secretaries
Eligibility gate
Covered institution as defined by §4144(f); defense-related research/education purpose.
FY2026 onward specified research-capacity program must issue separate opportunities for HBCU/Tribal institutions and other MSIs.
Funding condition
Appropriated program funds; funding may be limited to institutions without significant prior DoD RDT&E support.
All recorded limits
USD(R&E)-run program’s programming/budgeting authority cannot be transferred outside OSD.
Award eligibility does not eliminate competition and applicable research-security restrictions.