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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Biological Technologies Office (BTO) is hosting an Innovation Opportunity Fair (Bio Fair) on November 12, 2025, in Arlington, Virginia. This event aims to familiarize participants with BTO's mission and interest areas, facilitate discussions with potential proposers, increase proposal preparation and evaluation efficiency, and foster a new performer network. Advance registration is required for both in-person and virtual attendance, with a deadline of October 31, 2025. There is a registration fee for in-person attendees. BTO is interested in a broad array of topics including AI, machine learning, combat casualty care, human performance, materials, sensors, processing, agriculture, security, safety, surveillance, biomedical, and biodefense. Concepts can be shared through the officewide BAA or the ERIS system for enduring topic areas related to defense against chemical and biological threats, and resilience of US operations. Non-US citizens must submit specific forms prior to November 5, 2025, to avoid registration cancellation. This notice is for informational purposes and does not constitute a solicitation.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for any products or services, as it is an innovation opportunity fair.
The bid notice does not specify payment terms, as it is an innovation opportunity fair and not a solicitation for proposals.
The bid notice does not specify warranty information, as it is an innovation opportunity fair.
The bid notice does not specify an award criterion, as it is an innovation opportunity fair and not a solicitation for proposals.
The bid notice states that attendance is open to individuals who are U. S. citizens, U. S. permanent residents, and foreign nationals. All in-person attendees are required to present government-issued photo identification upon entry to the event. Non-U. S. citizens must complete and submit specific forms prior to November 5, 2025. The bid notice also mentions that BTO is interested in a broad array of topics and encourages participation by new or non-traditional submitters through the ERIS system.
The bid notice does not specify penalties, as it is an innovation opportunity fair.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit, as it is an innovation opportunity fair.
The bid notice does not mention sample submission, as it is an innovation opportunity fair.
The bid notice does not specify a challenge deadline, as it is an innovation opportunity fair and not a solicitation for proposals.
The bid notice does not specify an estimated value, as it is an innovation opportunity fair and not a solicitation for proposals.