Closed
Save

Research in Biotechnology for Defense Applications

Department of Defense (DoD) > Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (Darpa) > Biological Technologies Office (BTO)
est. $792K – $29.1M

This opportunity is closed

The response deadline has passed. Review the details for future reference or to track similar opportunities.

Quick Brief

DARPA's Biological Technologies Office (BTO) is seeking to develop novel catalysts for converting biomass resources into carbon-containing chemicals, specifically focusing on lignin valorization, to enhance global chemical manufacturing resilience.

Generated 57d ago

Scope & Requirements

Develop novel catalysts to convert biomass resources into carbon-containing chemicals, with a focus on lignin valorization, to enhance global chemical manufacturing resilience.

Contract Details

Estimated Value
est. $792K – $29.1M
Similar contracts award $30K$917K (median $200K, 3,316 awards)Above typical range
NAICS Codes
Place of Performance
ARLINGTON, VA, USA

Agency & Contact

Contracting Organization

Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Agency
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
Office
Biological Technologies Office (BTO)

Point of Contact

John A. Smith
Contracting Officer
(202) 555-0100

Key Dates

Published4mo ago
Feb 13, 2026
Last Updated4mo ago
Feb 13, 2026
Became Presolicitation4mo ago
Feb 13, 2026
Tracked
Notice Response Date3mo ago
Mar 13, 202623:59
EDT
Response Due3mo ago
Mar 16, 2026

Description

The purpose of this Special Notice (SN) is to provide public notification of additional research areas of interest to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office (BTO), specifically for the forthcoming Fleetwood program.The DARPA Fleetwood program aims to develop novel catalysts to enable the conversion of biomass resources to produce carbon containing chemicals for resilient global chemical manufacturing. Specifically, the Fleetwood program seeks to revolutionize lignin valorization. Dr. William Mounfield, DARPA/BTO Contracting (No Street Address

2) ARLINGTON, VA 222032114 USA to this opportunity.

Get matched to contracts like this daily

Free AI-powered contract matching for your business.