How to bid on the IARPA Solutions Marketplace for Intelligence Community solutions

What IARPA is buying and why it matters

The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA), with its marketplace manager, is looking for solutions relevant to the Intelligence Community (IC). This includes research, prototypes, products, software, and services. This is an ongoing opportunity for vendors to promote their offerings directly to the IC.

Selected solutions may be reviewed and acquired by government organizations using rapid acquisition methods. This marketplace helps government agencies find and procure IC-relevant solutions efficiently, and it provides a direct channel for vendors to showcase their capabilities.

Key dates and what happens at the deadline

This is a long-term, open-call announcement. The solicitation was published on July 17, 2026. Submissions are accepted until July 31, 2027, at 4:00 PM ET. This means you have an extended period to prepare and submit your solutions.

At the deadline, new submissions for this specific open call will close. However, the marketplace is designed for ongoing engagement, so future opportunities or similar calls may arise.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is suitable for industry, academic institutions, and individual solution providers. If your firm offers professional services, research, prototypes, products, or software that can support the Intelligence Community's mission, this marketplace is designed for you.

The focus is on advancing research, development, experimentation, prototyping, test, procurement, and sustainment of solutions relevant to the IC. Firms with innovative solutions in these areas should consider participating.

How to respond to this solicitation

To participate, you need to visit the IARPA Solutions Marketplace. You can access the opportunity by clicking the 'View original source' link. If the first click takes you to a homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid.

You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents or to submit your solution. Follow the instructions on the marketplace to submit your Intelligence Community-relevant solutions, products, software, and services.

Tips for preparing a competitive response

Clearly define how your solution addresses specific needs or challenges within the Intelligence Community. Focus on the value and impact your offering can provide to IC missions.

Ensure your submission is well-organized and easy to understand. Highlight any unique features, technological advancements, or proven successes of your solution. Since this is a marketplace, make your entry compelling and informative for potential government buyers.

Review the marketplace guidelines carefully to understand the assessment and curation process. Tailor your submission to meet any specified criteria for rapid acquisition pathways.