MXO Office-wide Innovative Solutions Opening

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Multi‑X Office (MXO) is issuing an open‑ended solicitation for revolutionary research concepts that fall outside existing DARPA programs. The solicitation targets high‑risk, high‑reward ideas at Technology Readiness Levels 2‑5 across three thrust areas: (1) next‑generation materials and components beyond CMOS, (2) indigenous tools and processes for domestic manufacturing, and (3) novel non‑electronic or hybrid modalities for sensing, computing, and communications. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis through an abstract‑first process, with the abstract window closing 23 April 2027 and the overall solicitation ending 4 June 2027. Funding will be provided via Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) or Experimental Transaction Agreements (ETAs); no specific ceiling is disclosed. Eligible participants include U.S. and foreign entities, startups, established firms, national labs (as sub‑awardees), and other research organizations, subject to CMMC Level 1‑2 compliance and standard DARPA security requirements. • Targeted work: early‑stage exploratory studies, proof‑of‑concept experiments, or analytical work that can demonstrate a path to revolutionary capability. • Eligibility: broad – any organization with a CAGE code may apply; FFRDCs, UARCs, and government labs may participate only as sub‑awardees. • Submission mechanics: abstract must follow the Attachment B template, include a ≤ ½‑page ROM cost estimate, and be uploaded as a ≤ 100 MB .zip via the BAAT portal. • Evaluation: DARPA will review abstracts on a rolling basis and invite selected proposers to submit full proposals; invitations must be responded to by the overall June 4 2027 deadline.