Q: How do I submit a public release request?
A: Please visit the DARPA Public Release Requests page for details on how to submit a request.
Q: Does DARPA have a historian? How do I find information on past DARPA programs?
A: DARPA does not have a historian, and DARPA’s technical staff serves on the order of four to six years, so finding information on past DARPA programs is sometimes quite difficult. Often the best sources of information on past DARPA programs are the contractors who worked on the program. Additional information about past programs can be found in DARPA's History section or in the DARPA Historical Bibliography listings.
Q: Where can I find historical information about the origins of the Internet and/or ARPANET?
A: A bibliography of sources of information on the history of the Internet and ARPANET is linked as well as an article featuring DARPA and the Internet Revolution.
Q: How do I obtain a high resolution version of the DARPA logo?
A: At this time DARPA is not able to approve use of the DARPA logo. We are in the process of developing a formal trademark licensing program, and have had to put a moratorium on logo use until we have the program in place. Within the next six to 12 months, we hope to have details available.
Q: Can I freely use graphics and images that I find on the DARPA website?
A: Please see the linked information regarding use of DARPA graphics and images. If the graphic or image is embedded in slides or a document authored by someone other than a member of DARPA’s staff, you should contact the author for permission to reuse the information.
Q: How do I obtain a higher resolution version of an image on the DARPA website?
A: Where available, DARPA posts high resolution versions of images. For the most part, however, DARPA does not have high resolution versions of its images. Members of the media who require high resolution images should consult DARPA’s Newsroom.
Q: How do I submit a Freedom of Information Act request for DARPA information?
A: For the purposes of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), DARPA is a component of the Office of the Secretary of Defense. All FOIA requests for DARPA information must be submitted to the Office of the Secretary of Defense’s Office of Freedom of Information. See the FOIA page for details on how to submit a request to that office.
Q: How do I get a list of contracts awarded under one of DARPA’s Broad Agency Announcements?
A: DARPA does not maintain a list of contract awards on its website. Many of DARPA’s contract awards are announced in the Federal Business Opportunities website or via a DoD contract press release, but these sources do not indicate under which solicitation the award was made. A list of contracts awarded for a particular solicitation can be obtained via a Freedom of Information Act request. Other possible sources of information on awarded contracts for the Federal government in general include:
- Federal Procurement Data System
- DoD Statistical Information Analysis Division
- The National Archives (for historical data)
- FedSpending.org (a searchable database)
Q: How do I request a DARPA speaker at my event?
A: DARPA does not have a formal speaker’s bureau. The best way to request a speaker is to visit the websites of the DARPA technical offices to determine which offices have expertise in your topic, and, in particular, which program manager is managing a program of interest to your audience. Contact a specific program manager to invite him or her to speak at your event.
Q: How do I invite DARPA staff to attend my conference?
A: DARPA is not able to advertise specific events. If you visit the websites of DARPA’s technical offices, you can determine which offices may be interested in attending your event, and, in particular, which program managers might be particularly interested. Search DARPA's staff and programs to invite a program manager to attend.
Q: How do I arrange to tour the DARPA facility?
A: We're sorry, but DARPA does not sponsor tours.
Q: Where do I find information on working for DARPA?
A: Please visit our Human Resources website.
Q: Where do I find information on DARPA’s budget?
A: Budget information is available online.
Q: How do I submit an idea to DARPA or obtain funding from DARPA to conduct research?
A: The Funding opportunities section of this website provides information on submitting ideas and applying for funding.
Q: Where do I find information on funding opportunities for small businesses?
A: DARPA actively supports a number of special assistance programs that have been established to ensure equality in Federal procurements. These include the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. Please visit our SBIR/STTR Support Center. Additional information on opportunities for small businesses is available from the DoD Office of Small Business Programs or by contacting DARPA’s Small Business Support Center at sbir@darpa.mil or (703) 526-4170.
Q: How do I send an email to a member of DARPA’s staff?
A: To contact a member of DARPA’s staff, you can use our staff directory (pdf) or search our staff and program database
Q: How do I get a phone number for a member of DARPA’s staff?
A: Search DARPA's Knowledge database by name, program or keyword or use the printable staff directory (pdf) and search for the person’s name.
Q: Does DARPA maintain a Quality of Information program?
A: DARPA does have a Quality of Information program. Please see the QOI page for details.
Q: Where is DARPA located?
A: DARPA has a single headquarters location at 3701 N. Fairfax Drive in Arlington, VA. For directions, please click here.
