# RFI for Advanced Penetration Physics and Shock Propagation Control

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/darpasn2678

- Solicitation number: DARPA-SN-26-78
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was June 26, 2026
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
- Contracting office: Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy (HR0011)
- NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Product or service code: AC12 National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research
- First posted: May 27, 2026
- Last posted: May 27, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2044d38f946b45d38ea65804a82a071b/view

## Description

This Request for Information (RFI) from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) seeks to identify disruptive approaches that redefine the state of the art in penetration mechanics and the control of shock propagation in solids.

## Publications

- May 27, 2026: Special notice, due June 26, 2026. Notice 2044d38f946b45d38ea65804a82a071b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2044d38f946b45d38ea65804a82a071b/view

## Points of contact

- TTO RFI Coordinator, DARPA-SN-26-78@darpa.mil

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