# Advancing Autonomous Science for Biological Applications RFI

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/darpasn2696

- Solicitation number: DARPA-SN-26-96
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was July 22, 2026
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
- Contracting office: Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy (HR0011)
- NAICS: 541714 Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology)
- Product or service code: AC11 National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Basic Research
- First posted: June 23, 2026
- Last posted: June 23, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f95b52cedf5848bda4817b663f2926f7/view

## Description

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technology Office (BTO) seeks input from the scientific and technical community regarding the current state of autonomous science, particularly in biological domains, and on opportunities for investment to advance the field in service to national security and public benefit.

## Publications

- June 23, 2026: Special notice, due July 22, 2026. Notice f95b52cedf5848bda4817b663f2926f7. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/f95b52cedf5848bda4817b663f2926f7/view

## Points of contact

- Dr. Russell Schwartz, Program Manager, DARPA/BTO, AutoSci-RFI@darpa.mil

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