The Demand Signal: DARPA

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Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL) University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) Support Services

Department of Defense · DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) · Award Notice · HR001127DE001

posted 19 October 2026 · awarded 14 October 2026 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AC11

$499,800,000

Summary

The Department of Defense, via the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), awarded a contract to Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC for University Affiliated Research Center (UARC) support services. The notice provides only the title and awardee information with no further detail about the work scope or technology involved.

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