Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO)

Notice ID:DARPA-PS-26-13

DARPA is seeking innovative proposals for revolutionary advances in very large-scale photonic circuits, excluding evolutionary improvements. The solicitation includes a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Addendum with key technical details. No specific budget, performance location, or non-bid timelines are mentioned in the provided description.

Department/Ind.Agency Subtier Office
DEPT OF DEFENSE DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
NAICS 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
  PSC   AC12 R&D- DEFENSE SYSTEM: AIRCRAFT (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT)
LOCATION: Not Given
Primary Contact
PICASSO PS Coordinator
p*****o@darpa.mil
Not Given

Links (0)

Attachments (17)

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DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_FAQ_V3.pdf
304.18 KB
Public
Mar 6, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13-Amendment-02.pdf
363.96 KB
Public
Feb 18, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_C_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_I_Template_Technical_Amendment_02.docx
61.54 KB
Public
Feb 18, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_FAQ_V2.pdf
172.69 KB
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Feb 5, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13-Amendment-01.pdf
361.33 KB
Public
Jan 27, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_FAQ_clean_V1.pdf
165.69 KB
Public
Jan 26, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13.pdf
338.72 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_D_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_II_Template_Price_Final.docx
49.42 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_C_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_I_Template_Technical_Final.docx
61.15 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_A_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.docx
45.65 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_E_Price_Summary_Spreadsheet_Final.xlsx
41.42 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_K_CUI_Materials_Request_Form.docx
34.34 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_I_Model_Other_Transaction_for_Prototype.docx
89.28 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_H_Schedule_of_Milestones_and_Payments.docx
38.83 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_G_Task_Description_Document__TDD__Template.docx
38.82 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_F_Other_Transaction_Certifications.docx
43.55 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_B_Proposal_Summary_Slide.pptx
433.73 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026


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Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO)

Notice ID:DARPA-PS-26-13

DARPA is seeking innovative proposals for revolutionary advances in very large-scale photonic circuits, excluding evolutionary improvements. The solicitation includes a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Addendum with key technical details. No specific budget, performance location, or non-bid timelines are mentioned in the provided description.

Department/Ind.Agency Subtier Office
DEPT OF DEFENSE DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
NAICS 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
  PSC   AC12 R&D- DEFENSE SYSTEM: AIRCRAFT (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT)
LOCATION: Not Given
Primary Contact
PICASSO PS Coordinator
p*****o@darpa.mil
Not Given

Links (0)

Attachments (16)

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DARPA-PS-26-13-Amendment-02.pdf
363.96 KB
Public
Feb 18, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_C_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_I_Template_Technical_Amendment_02.docx
61.54 KB
Public
Feb 18, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_FAQ_V2.pdf
172.69 KB
Public
Feb 5, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13-Amendment-01.pdf
361.33 KB
Public
Jan 27, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_FAQ_clean_V1.pdf
165.69 KB
Public
Jan 26, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13.pdf
338.72 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_D_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_II_Template_Price_Final.docx
49.42 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_C_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_I_Template_Technical_Final.docx
61.15 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_A_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.docx
45.65 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_E_Price_Summary_Spreadsheet_Final.xlsx
41.42 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_K_CUI_Materials_Request_Form.docx
34.34 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_I_Model_Other_Transaction_for_Prototype.docx
89.28 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_H_Schedule_of_Milestones_and_Payments.docx
38.83 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_G_Task_Description_Document__TDD__Template.docx
38.82 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_F_Other_Transaction_Certifications.docx
43.55 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_B_Proposal_Summary_Slide.pptx
433.73 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026


Data sourced from SAM.gov. View Official Posting »

Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO)

Notice ID:DARPA-PS-26-13

DARPA is seeking innovative proposals for revolutionary advances in very large-scale photonic circuits, excluding evolutionary improvements. The solicitation includes a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Addendum with key technical details. No specific budget, performance location, or non-bid timelines are mentioned in the provided description.

Department/Ind.Agency Subtier Office
DEPT OF DEFENSE DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
NAICS 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
  PSC   AC12 R&D- DEFENSE SYSTEM: AIRCRAFT (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT)
LOCATION: Not Given
Primary Contact
PICASSO PS Coordinator
p*****o@darpa.mil
Not Given

Links (0)

Attachments (14)

Document
Size
Access
Updated
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_FAQ_V2.pdf
172.69 KB
Public
Feb 5, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13-Amendment-01.pdf
361.33 KB
Public
Jan 27, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_FAQ_clean_V1.pdf
165.69 KB
Public
Jan 26, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13.pdf
338.72 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_D_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_II_Template_Price_Final.docx
49.42 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_C_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_I_Template_Technical_Final.docx
61.15 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_A_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.docx
45.65 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_E_Price_Summary_Spreadsheet_Final.xlsx
41.42 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_K_CUI_Materials_Request_Form.docx
34.34 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_I_Model_Other_Transaction_for_Prototype.docx
89.28 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_H_Schedule_of_Milestones_and_Payments.docx
38.83 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_G_Task_Description_Document__TDD__Template.docx
38.82 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_F_Other_Transaction_Certifications.docx
43.55 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_B_Proposal_Summary_Slide.pptx
433.73 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026


Data sourced from SAM.gov. View Official Posting »

Photonic Integrated Circuit Architectures for Scalable System Objectives (PICASSO)

Notice ID:DARPA-PS-26-13

DARPA is seeking innovative proposals for revolutionary advances in very large-scale photonic circuits, excluding evolutionary improvements. The solicitation includes a Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) Addendum with key technical details. No specific budget, performance location, or non-bid timelines are mentioned in the provided description.

Department/Ind.Agency Subtier Office
DEPT OF DEFENSE DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
NAICS 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
  PSC   AC12 R&D- DEFENSE SYSTEM: AIRCRAFT (APPLIED RESEARCH/EXPLORATORY DEVELOPMENT)
LOCATION: Not Given
Primary Contact
PICASSO PS Coordinator
p*****o@darpa.mil
Not Given

Links (0)

Attachments (13)

Document
Size
Access
Updated
DARPA-PS-26-13-Amendment-01.pdf
361.33 KB
Public
Jan 27, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_FAQ_clean_V1.pdf
165.69 KB
Public
Jan 26, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13.pdf
338.72 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_D_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_II_Template_Price_Final.docx
49.42 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_C_Proposal_Instructions_and_Volume_I_Template_Technical_Final.docx
61.15 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_A_Abstract_Instructions_and_Template.docx
45.65 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_E_Price_Summary_Spreadsheet_Final.xlsx
41.42 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_K_CUI_Materials_Request_Form.docx
34.34 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_I_Model_Other_Transaction_for_Prototype.docx
89.28 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_H_Schedule_of_Milestones_and_Payments.docx
38.83 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_G_Task_Description_Document__TDD__Template.docx
38.82 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_F_Other_Transaction_Certifications.docx
43.55 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026
DARPA-PS-26-13_PICASSO_Attachment_B_Proposal_Summary_Slide.pptx
433.73 KB
Public
Jan 14, 2026


Data sourced from SAM.gov. View Official Posting »

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