Network & Telecom Virginia Reviewed

Lightweight Universal Codec (LUC) Proposers Day (Updated)

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Defense Advanced Research P...

ARLINGTON, Virginia

Posted Jun 15, 2026
Due Jul 1, 2026
codec error correction forward error correction GRAND $500K+

About This Opportunity

DARPA IPTO seeks development of a Lightweight Universal Codec (LUC) consisting of a universal encoder paired with a GRAND-implementing decoder. The encoder must support a highly diverse, easily updatable suite of error-correcting codes and enable multiple on-the-fly code changes while incorporating the decoder’s noise model and other operating factors for link-budget and mission optimization.

This bid is 75% technology related

Highly relevant to the tech industry

Why we classified this as tech

DARPA R&D program to develop adaptive error-correction codec/encoder-decoder software and algorithms for communication systems; aligns with networking/telecom despite NAICS 541715/PSC AC12 codes.

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Deadline: Jul 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET

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