Solicitation # DARPA-PA-27-02Updated Nov 13, 2026Scored Nov 14, 2026
Jan 22
Jan 22, 2027, 3:00 PM EST
Summary by RFP Detector
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) (Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy), part of the Department of Defense, posted a solicitation titled “Protein Palace” under solicitation number DARPA-PA-27-02. It was posted on Nov 12, 2026. Responses are due Jan 22, 2027, 3:00 PM EST. It is classified under NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)) and product/service code AC12. No set-aside is listed. 13 documents are attached to the official notice. The listed point of contact is PA Coordinator.
RFP Detector Score
Every RFP starts at 50. Each factor adds or subtracts points compared with a typical RFP; unknown data counts as neutral.
Starts at 50
No value published. Typical award is about $1.8M: the median of 314 DARPA contracts over $25K awarded in NAICS 541715, FY24–FY26.
Full and open competition. The largest recipient took 21% of these dollars in FY24–FY26.
DARPA obligated $3.2B on NAICS 541715 across 314 contracts in FY24–FY26. 53 other notices from this office in the past 12 months.
Solicitation, bids due: 69 days to respond (due Jan 22, 2027, 3:00 PM EST). Long lead time.
13 documents, named contact with email, 54-word description.
Posted yesterday.
50 + contributions = 81 (A, Excellent)
Informational, not advice to bid or not bid. Score version 1.0.0, evaluated Nov 14, 2026.
Eligibility · Full and open competition
Full and open competition means the notice states no set-aside: any responsible business can respond, subject to the requirements in the notice.
Not stated in a form we could extract. See the official solicitation for requirements, evaluation criteria and submission steps.
From the official notice
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative proposals in the area of tunable purification of any protein from complex feedstocks. 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.
1 change since posting.
Solicitation posted
Documents updated
Responses dueNext · in 68 days
Archive date on the official notice
DARPA-PA-27-02_Protein_Palace_Attachment_C_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_I_Template_Technical_and_Management.docx
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DARPA-PA-27-02_Protein_Palace_Enclosure_1_Proposer_Checklist.docx
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DARPA-PA-27-02_Protein_Palace_Attachment_I_Model_Other_Transaction_for_Research.docx
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DARPA-PA-27-02_Protein_Palace_Attachment_A_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.docx
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DARPA-PA-27-02_Protein_Palace_Attachment_G_Task_Description_Document_TDD_Template.docx
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DARPA-PA-27-02_Protein_Palace_Attachment_H_Schedule_of_Milestones_and_Payments.docx
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DARPA-PA-27-02.pdf
DARPA-PA-27-02_Protein_Palace_Attachment_J_CUI_Guild.pdf
DARPA-PA-27-02_Protein_Palace_Attachment_E_Price_Summary_Spreadsheet.xlsx
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DARPA-PA-27-02_Protein_Palace_Enclosure_2_DARPA_BAAT_Submission_Portal_Guide.docx
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DARPA-PA-27-02_Protein_Palace_Attachment_B_Proposal_Summary_Slide_Template.pptx
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DARPA-PA-27-02_Protein_Palace_Attachment_F_Other_Transaction_Certifications.docx
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DARPA-PA-27-02_Protein_Palace_Attachment_D_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_II_Template_Price.docx
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PA Coordinator
PrimaryPoints of contact as published on the notice.
Federal award history
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency · NAICS 541715 · FY24–FY26
Recipients of past awards in this market, not the incumbent of this RFP.
| Fiscal year | Obligated ($) |
|---|---|
| FY2022 | 1,246,258,421.94 |
| FY2023 | 1,128,467,244.31 |
| FY2024 | 1,258,617,137.12 |
| FY2025 | 1,177,480,881.04 |
| FY2026 | 745,020,507.27 |
Federal contract award records, award types A–D, FY24–FY26. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
Same NAICS group or Research & Scientific Services, nearby first, ranked by score.
Department of the Air Force · Washington, DC
Why this score
34 days to respond, active buyer ($36.7B FY24–FY26).
Department of the Air Force · Langley AFB, VA
Why this score
Active buyer ($36.7B FY24–FY26), 137 days to respond.
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
Why this score
38 days to respond, active buyer ($98.2B FY24–FY26).
Department of the Air Force
Why this score
Active buyer ($36.7B FY24–FY26), well documented (5 files).
Department of the Air Force
Why this score
Active buyer ($36.7B FY24–FY26), well documented (7 files).
Department of the Air Force
Why this score
Active buyer ($36.7B FY24–FY26), well documented (5 files).
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32 open RFPs from this issuer and its offices.
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Why this score
Typical award ~$1.7M; but only 2 days left.
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Why this score
Typical award ~$1.8M, active buyer ($3.2B FY24–FY26); but thin documentation.
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Why this score
Typical award ~$1.8M, active buyer ($3.2B FY24–FY26); but limited documentation.
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Why this score
Active issuer (53 RFPs); but posted 162 days ago.
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Why this score
16 days to respond, typical award ~$1.8M; but posted 249 days ago.
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