MONTHLY CONTRACTING REPORT
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency January 2026
⏱ GENERATED 10/22/2026
This report was generated once, at the time listed.
▼ NO MICRO CONTRACTS
Contracts or transactions under $5,000 are not included.
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Total Vendors
21
Contracts
28
Avg Contract
$370,987
Total Spending
$10,387,629
Reporting
Top Vendors
The vendors that received the most money from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in January 2026, across all contracts awarded that month.
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THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC
HQ: Laurel, MD
Contracts: 5
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)January 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 5 ($4.0M) 98 ($83.0M) All Agencies 39 ($34.3M) 1,344 ($1.0B)
$4,033,260 -
A3 TECHNOLOGIES INC.
HQ: Ann Arbor, MI
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)January 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($2.0M) 1 ($2.0M) All Agencies 1 ($2.0M) 1 ($2.0M)
$1,964,555 -
BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION & ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC
HQ: Merrimack, NH
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)January 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($1.4M) 10 ($18.7M) All Agencies 1 ($1.4M) 31 ($41.3M)
$1,446,679 -
DYNAMIC OBJECT LANGUAGE LABS, INC.
HQ: Haverhill, MA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)January 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($700.0K) 1 ($700.0K) All Agencies 1 ($700.0K) 2 ($700.0K)
$700,000 -
SIX24 CYBER LABS LLC
HQ: Gambrills, MD
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)January 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($493.1K) 2 ($1.1M) All Agencies 1 ($493.1K) 2 ($1.1M)
$493,136 -
BIOCIRCUIT TECHNOLOGIES INC
HQ: Atlanta, GA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)January 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($350.0K) 1 ($350.0K) All Agencies 1 ($350.0K) 1 ($350.0K)
$350,000 -
DOTNEX, INC.
HQ: Venice, CA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)January 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($350.0K) 1 ($350.0K) All Agencies 1 ($350.0K) 1 ($350.0K)
$350,000 -
GENERATION QUANTUM, INC.
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)January 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($350.0K) 1 ($350.0K) All Agencies 1 ($350.0K) 1 ($350.0K)
$350,000 -
KAIRU THERAPEUTICS INC.
HQ: Alameda, CA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)January 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($350.0K) 1 ($350.0K) All Agencies 1 ($350.0K) 1 ($350.0K)
$350,000 -
SAAZ MICRO, INC.
HQ: Camarillo, CA
Contracts: 1
CONTRACTS (TOTAL VALUE)January 2026 All Time Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency 1 ($350.0K) 1 ($350.0K) All Agencies 1 ($350.0K) 12 ($9.5M)
$350,000
Top NAICS Codes
The most-awarded NAICS codes from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in January 2026, across all awarded contracts.
Analyses
Buzzwords
Unique ("buzzy") phrases and terms that appear significantly more in contracts during January 2026 compared to government-wide patterns.
Impact
Top Contracts
The highest-value individual contract awards from in January 2026.
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RECIPIENT
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC
AWARD AMOUNT
$2,600,000
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
LAUREL, MARYLAND
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
AGRICULTURE R&D SERVICES; AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH AND SERVICES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT | AA13
DESCRIPTION
DARPA RESEARCH SUPPORT SERVICES UNDER JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY (JHU/APL) UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED RESEARCH CENTER (UARC)
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
Jan 9, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
1/12/26 → 1/11/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 1/9/26 Base Award $2,600,000
Total Spending To-Date: $2,600,000 -
RECIPIENT
A3 TECHNOLOGIES INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$1,964,555
Exercise an Option
PERFORMED IN
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DEFENSE | B541
DESCRIPTION
EMBEDDED ENTREPRENEUR INITIATIVE (EEI) AND MINIMAL VIABLE PRODUCT (MVP)
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
Jan 27, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
9/29/25 → 1/28/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- 9/29/25 Base Award $315,000
Total Spending To-Date: $2,279,555 -
RECIPIENT
BAE SYSTEMS INFORMATION & ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS INTEGRATION INC
AWARD AMOUNT
$1,446,679
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
MERRIMACK, NEW HAMPSHIRE
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH | AC12
DESCRIPTION
SECURING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR BATTLEFIELD EFFECTIVE ROBUSTNESS
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
Jan 30, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
2/1/26 → 1/31/28
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- 3/18/26 Other Administrative Action $0
- 4/15/26 Other Administrative Action +$201,078
Total Spending To-Date: $1,647,757 -
RECIPIENT
DYNAMIC OBJECT LANGUAGE LABS, INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$700,000
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
HAVERHILL, MASSACHUSETTS
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DEFENSE | B541
DESCRIPTION
DARPA EMBEDDED ENTREPRENEUR INITIATIVE
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
Jan 26, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
1/29/26 → 1/28/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 1/26/26 Base Award $700,000
Total Spending To-Date: $350,000 -
RECIPIENT
SIX24 CYBER LABS LLC
AWARD AMOUNT
$493,136
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
GAMBRILLS, MARYLAND
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DEFENSE | B541
DESCRIPTION
DARPA COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING (DCSO)
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
Jan 9, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
1/14/26 → 1/13/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 1/9/26 Base Award $493,136
Total Spending To-Date: $493,136 -
RECIPIENT
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC
AWARD AMOUNT
$459,334
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
LAUREL, MARYLAND
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH | AC11
DESCRIPTION
RADS TO WATTS (R2W) EFFORT UNDER THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (JHU)/ APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY (APL) UNIVERSITY AFFILIATE RESEARCH CENTER (UARC) SUPPORT SERVICES
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
Jan 30, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
2/2/26 → 3/15/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 1/30/26 Base Award $459,334
Total Spending To-Date: $459,334 -
RECIPIENT
THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLC
AWARD AMOUNT
$432,090
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
LAUREL, MARYLAND
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH | AC11
DESCRIPTION
(DIAL) EFFORT UNDER THE JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY (JHU)/ APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY (APL) UNIVERSITY AFFILIATE RESEARCH CENTER (UARC) SUPPORT SERVICES
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
Jan 20, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
1/21/26 → 9/30/26
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 1/20/26 Base Award $432,090
Total Spending To-Date: $432,090 -
RECIPIENT
SAAZ MICRO, INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$350,000
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
CAMARILLO, CALIFORNIA
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DEFENSE | B541
DESCRIPTION
EMBEDDED ENTREPRENEUR INITIATIVE (EEI) + MVP OPTION
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
Jan 30, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
1/30/26 → 1/29/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 1/30/26 Base Award $350,000
Total Spending To-Date: $350,000 -
RECIPIENT
KAIRU THERAPEUTICS INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$350,000
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN BIOTECHNOLOGY (EXCEPT NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541714
PSC CODE
SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DEFENSE | B541
DESCRIPTION
EMBEDDED ENTREPRENEUR INITIATIVE (EEI)
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
Jan 30, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
1/30/26 → 1/29/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 1/30/26 Base Award $350,000
Total Spending To-Date: $350,000 -
RECIPIENT
GENERATION QUANTUM, INC.
AWARD AMOUNT
$350,000
Base Award
PERFORMED IN
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA
NAICS CODE
COMPUTING INFRASTRUCTURE PROVIDERS, DATA PROCESSING, WEB HOSTING, AND RELATED SERVICES | 518210
PSC CODE
SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DEFENSE | B541
DESCRIPTION
EMBEDDED ENTREPRENEUR INITIATIVE (EEI) AND MVP OPTION
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
SIGNED
Jan 14, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
1/20/26 → 1/19/27
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 1/14/26 Base Award $350,000
Total Spending To-Date: $350,000
Top De-obligations
The largest contract de-obligations (spending reductions or cancellations) from in January 2026.
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RECIPIENT
PACMAR TECHNOLOGIES LLC
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$77,997
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
HONOLULU, HAWAII
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT) | AD93
DESCRIPTION
THE MANTA RAY PROGRAM SEEKS TO DEVELOP A NEW CLASS OF LONG DURATION, LONG RANGE PAYLOAD CAPABLE UUVS.
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: BASIC RESEARCH;OPTN: FIELD IS OPTIONAL PRIOR TO FY21
SIGNED
Jan 14, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
2/24/20 → 9/8/21
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 1/14/26 Funding Only Action -$77,997
Total Spending To-Date: $5,435,366 -
RECIPIENT
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$66,732
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
ORLANDO, FLORIDA
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH | AC12
DESCRIPTION
HIGH ENTHALPY APERTURE TECHNOLOGY (HEAT)
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: BASIC RESEARCH;009S: MISCELLANEOUS
SIGNED
Jan 14, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
2/12/21 → 2/29/24
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 1/14/26 Funding Only Action -$66,732
Total Spending To-Date: $2,886,812 -
RECIPIENT
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$62,202
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
SUMMERVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT NANOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541715
PSC CODE
R&D- DEFENSE OTHER: OTHER (ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT) | AD93
DESCRIPTION
CONSORTIUM FOR EXECUTION OF RENDEZVOUS AND SERVICING OPERATIONS (CONFERS) CONTRACT
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: BASIC RESEARCH
SIGNED
Jan 14, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
10/3/17 → 10/31/22
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 1/14/26 Funding Only Action -$62,202
Total Spending To-Date: $2,710,237 -
RECIPIENT
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
DE-OBLIGATION AMOUNT
-$2,204
Funding Only Action
PERFORMED IN
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON
NAICS CODE
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, AND LIFE SCIENCES (EXCEPT BIOTECHNOLOGY) | 541712
PSC CODE
R&D- OTHER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT) | AZ13
DESCRIPTION
IGF::OT::IGF AERIAL DRAGNET PROGRAM.
Funding Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Object Classes
25.5: Research and development contracts
Program Activities
0001: BASIC RESEARCH
SIGNED
Jan 14, 2026
CONTRACT PERIOD
5/22/17 → 9/30/21
KNOWN TRANSACTIONS
- ▶ 1/14/26 Funding Only Action -$2,204
Total Spending To-Date: $12,575,376
Performance Locations
The top locations where contract work for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in January 2026 is performed.
Top States
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Maryland
7 contracts
$4,875,113 -
Virginia
7 contracts
$2,980,067 -
New Hampshire
1 contracts
$1,446,679 -
California
5 contracts
$1,400,000 -
Massachusetts
3 contracts
$1,049,995 -
Oregon
1 contracts
$28,254 -
Washington
1 contracts
$-2,204 -
South Carolina
1 contracts
$-62,202 -
Florida
1 contracts
$-66,732 -
Hawaii
1 contracts
$-77,997
Top Cities
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Laurel, MD
5 contracts
$4,033,260 -
Arlington, VA
6 contracts
$2,635,067 -
Merrimack, NH
1 contracts
$1,446,679 -
Haverhill, MA
1 contracts
$700,000 -
Gambrills, MD
1 contracts
$493,136 -
Alameda, CA
1 contracts
$350,000 -
Camarillo, CA
1 contracts
$350,000 -
Los Angeles, CA
1 contracts
$350,000 -
Venice, CA
1 contracts
$350,000 -
Andover, MA
1 contracts
$349,995
Vendor headquarters
The top locations where vendors receiving awards from Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency in January 2026 list as their primary business address.
Top States
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Maryland
7 contracts
$4,875,113 -
Michigan
1 contracts
$1,964,555 -
New Hampshire
1 contracts
$1,446,679 -
California
5 contracts
$1,400,000 -
Massachusetts
3 contracts
$1,049,995
Top Cities
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Laurel, MD
5 contracts
$4,033,260 -
Ann Arbor, MI
1 contracts
$1,964,555 -
Merrimack, NH
1 contracts
$1,446,679 -
Haverhill, MA
1 contracts
$700,000 -
Gambrills, MD
1 contracts
$493,136