This is a notice for a Proposers Day hosted by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for the Expeditionary Power and Energy-Dense Implementations Expeditions program. The event aims to inform potential proposers about the program's vision, goals, and mechanics, and to encourage teaming. The program focuses on foundational technology for electrically rechargeable batteries with high energy and power density. The Proposers Day will be held on May 14, 2026, in Arlington, VA, and will also be webcast. Advance registration is required for both in-person attendance and webcast participation, with registration closing on May 4, 2026. DARPA encourages participation from nontraditional proposers, including small businesses. Teaming profiles can be submitted via email by May 18, 2026. Lightning talks may be offered for attendees to present their interests and capabilities, with slides due by May 12, 2026. There is no registration fee. DARPA will not reimburse costs incurred for participation. A formal solicitation is anticipated in May 2026.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for any products or services, as it is a notice for a Proposers Day event. null
The bid notice does not mention any payment terms, as it is a notice for a Proposers Day event and not a solicitation for proposals. null
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The bid notice does not specify an award criterion, as it is a notice for a Proposers Day event and not a formal solicitation. null
The bid notice states that Proposers Day registration is open to potential proposers who are U. S. citizens, U. S. permanent residents, and foreign nationals. It also mentions that All registrants who are not U. S. citizens must complete and submit either a DARPA Form 60 (U. S. Permanent Resident and Foreign National Visit Request) or an official visit request (Foreign Government Personnel, only through their country's embassy based in Washington, D. C. ), no later than 5:00 p. m. on May 4, 2026. null
The bid notice does not mention any penalties, as it is a notice for a Proposers Day event. null
The bid notice does not mention a site visit, as it is a notice for a Proposers Day event. null
The bid notice does not mention sample submission, as it is a notice for a Proposers Day event. null
The bid notice does not specify a challenge deadline, as it is a notice for a Proposers Day event. null
The bid notice does not provide an estimated total value, as it is a notice for a Proposers Day event. null