Cattle Run Proposers Day Announcement
This is a DARPA Proposers Day notice for a future Cattle Run program opportunity, not a funding award itself.
⚑ Special Notice / Proposers Day only; no direct funding opportunity described · Applicant restrictions indicate a federal contract context · Potential proposers meeting for teaming; not an award competition notice
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 15 none | university cannot apply directly (ineligible) |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 0 none | no commercialization signal |
Description
PROPOSERS DAY: DARPA is hosting a Proposers Day in support of DARPA-SN-27-03 Cattle Run program on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at the DARPA Conference Center (675 North Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203) from 8:00am to 5:00pm EST. The purpose of this conference is to provide information on the Cattle Run program; promote additional discussion on this topic; address questions from potential proposers; and provide a forum for potential proposers to meet for teaming opportunities.
Eligibility
Applicant restrictions (federal contract). Set-aside: . Notice type: Special Notice. Organization: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) / DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY.
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Proposal brief SEE AN EXAMPLE →
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