Executive Summary
DARPA's Strategic Technology Office will fund prototypes of a passive RF receiver covering 1 to 110 GHz without scanning. The program is classified SECRET. Full proposals are due January 8, 2027, 5:00 p.m. ET; uncleared companies can send a teaming profile by November 24.
Awards are Other Transaction agreements for prototypes, and DARPA anticipates multiple awards. November 24 is also the last day to request the classified addendum.
Solicitation at a Glance
- Agency: DARPA Strategic Technology Office (STO)
- Solicitation: BEAMERS (BEamspace Analog processing for Multi-functional Enhanced RF Systems), DARPA-PS-27-05, posted November 10, 2026
- Award vehicle: Other Transaction Agreement for Prototypes
- Funding: No amount posted; "Multiple awards are anticipated"
- Structure: Two-phase program
- Due: November 24, 2026: optional capability statement and teaming profile, classified addendum requests and questions. January 8, 2027, 5:00 p.m. ET: full proposals
Think your company qualifies? Talk with BW&CO before the November 24 teaming deadline.
What Is BEAMERS?
BEAMERS is a DARPA program to build and demonstrate a passive RF receiver that covers 1 to 110 GHz without scanning, using beamspace analog processing.
Eligibility Requirements
- Clearance: The effort is classified SECRET; facility clearance must be validated before classified documents are released
- Small businesses: Explicitly invited
- Uncleared companies: May send an unclassified capability statement and teaming profile (1-page cover plus up to 5 pages, no CUI or proprietary content), which DARPA shares with prospective primes
How to Apply
- Request: The classified addendum by November 24, if you hold a facility clearance
- Send: The optional teaming profile by November 24, if you plan to team
- Submit: Full proposals by January 8, 2027, 5:00 p.m. ET
What Happens After You Submit?
- Review: DARPA reviews full proposals
- Award: Selected teams receive Other Transaction agreements for a two-phase prototype effort
Is This Opportunity a Good Fit for Your Company?
It fits companies building RF front ends, analog or photonic signal processing, or wideband microelectronics, as a cleared lead or a team member.
How BW&CO Can Help
BW&CO has helped deep-tech and dual-use founders secure more than $350M in non-dilutive funding. For DARPA programs like BEAMERS, we help you:
- Connect with the right DARPA program manager early
- Decide whether to lead or team
- Write a teaming profile primes act on
- Shape the technical approach to the program goals
- Manage proposal compliance and submission
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a posted amount?
No.
Do I need a clearance?
To lead, yes. Uncleared firms can send a teaming profile.
Is the teaming profile required?
No, it is optional.
What instrument is used?
Other Transaction for Prototypes.
When are proposals due?
January 8, 2027, 5:00 p.m. ET.
Can BW&CO help with a BEAMERS submission?
Yes. We help teams reach the right program manager, decide whether to lead or team, and write the profile or proposal. Book a call with our team.
Source: SAM.gov notice DARPA-PS-27-05