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DARPA "Venture Horizons" Request for Information

ID: DARPA_09112024 • Type: Special Notice • Match:  95%
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Description

Posted: Oct. 17, 2024, 3:57 p.m. EDT

10/17/24 Revision: Updated RFI attached with only revision to extend the submission due date to November 25, 2024.

The primary mission of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is to make pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies that support our national security. DARPA Commercial Strategy seeks to provide opportunities to connect top-tier investors with DARPA Program Managers, Research & Development performers, and other DARPA personnel through a new initiative called DARPA "Venture Horizons" to amplify the impact of DARPA's work in breakthrough technologies.

See attached Request for Information (RFI) for more details about the initiative and how to respond. Responses to this RFI will be used to identify investors who will be invited to participate in Venture Horizons. No Government funding or reimbursement of expenses will be provided to individuals participating in any Venture Horizons activities.

Posted: Sept. 11, 2024, 4:24 p.m. EDT
Background
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is focused on making pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies that enhance national security.

The DARPA Commercial Strategy aims to connect top-tier investors with DARPA Program Managers, R&D performers, and other personnel through an initiative called DARPA 'Venture Horizons'. This initiative seeks to amplify the impact of DARPA's work in breakthrough technologies.

DARPA has a history of creating game-changing technologies and aims to identify and engage with investors who can contribute to advancing its portfolio of technologies.

Work Details
This Request for Information (RFI) seeks to identify top-tier investors interested in partnering with DARPA for continued investment in its technologies. Respondents may include family offices, angel investors, venture capital firms, corporate venture capital firms, and private equity firms with a proven track record of commercializing technology.

The RFI focuses on several key areas:
1) Investment Goals - capacity and performance track record;
2) History & Domain Expertise - expertise aligned with DARPA's technical offices;
3) Commitment of Service - dedication to supporting DARPA’s mission;
4) Unique Capabilities - any relevant unique capabilities such as staff with security clearance or specific geographic preferences.

Responses should also explain investment flexibility including early-stage equity, growth equity, licensing, or debt options.

Period of Performance
Responses to this RFI are accepted at any time until 5:00 p.m. (Eastern) on October 18, 2024.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed at various locations as determined by the engagements between DARPA and selected investors.

Overview

Response Deadline
Nov. 25, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EST (original: Oct. 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
Sept. 11, 2024, 4:24 p.m. EDT (updated: Oct. 17, 2024, 3:57 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
None
PSC
None
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
On 9/11/24 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued Special Notice DARPA_09112024 for DARPA "Venture Horizons" Request for Information due 11/25/24.
Primary Contact
Name
DARPA Commercial Strategy   Profile
Phone
None

Documents

Posted documents for Special Notice DARPA_09112024

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)
FPDS Organization Code
97AE-None
Source Organization Code
300000412
Last Updated
Dec. 11, 2024
Last Updated By
marybeth.colavito@darpa.mil
Archive Date
Dec. 10, 2024