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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Information Innovation Office (I2O) seeks revolutionary research ideas for topics not addressed by ongoing I2O programs. Multiple awards are anticipated, including procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and other transactions, with evaluation based on scientific and technical merit, relevance to DARPA's mission, and cost realism.

Scope

Revolutionary research ideas in information and computational domains.
Focus on AI, resilient software, cybersecurity, and information domain fighting.

Areas of interest (4)

Fighting in the Information Domain
Offensive and Defensive Cyber Security and Privacy
Resilient, Adaptable, and Secure Software and Complex Systems
Transformative AI

BAA — white paper first (FAR 35.016)Open to allSubmission: portalDays to respond: 54

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Documents · 6 items, 8 filesDownload all (zip)

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Latest amendment · HR001126S0001-Amendment-03.pdfView
White-paper template · I2O_Office_Wide_Abstract_Template.docxSource

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HR001126S0001.pdf284 KB · 14 pages
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Model_Contracts_and_Agreements.zip2.2 MBat source
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Cybersecurity_Maturity_Model_Certification__CMMC_.docx28 KBat source
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Classified_Submission_Requirements__Instructions_and_Procedures.docx41 KBat source
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I2O_Office_Wide_Abstract_Template.docx51 KBat source
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HR001126S0001-Amendment-03.pdf164 KB · 2 pages
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Details

Place of performance: ARLINGTON, Virginia
Buyer type: Federal
Notice type: Solicitation
Solicitation no.: HR0011-26-S-0001
NAICS: NAICS 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)): 123 open RFPs
PSC: PSC AC11: 11 open RFPs
Period of performance: Per award from notice
BAA open until: Nov 30, 2026 from notice
Contract type: BAA (multiple awards) from notice
Evaluation: White-paper review, then invited proposals (FAR 35.016) from notice
Local presence: Not required
Amendments: 3, last Jun 23
Contact: BAA Coordinator
Office: DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) · DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Email: HR001126S0001@darpa.mil

Not stated in the notice: estimated value. Check the bid documents.

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Key dates

Fri, Nov 28, 2025Posted

Not statedQuestions due

~~Jun 23, 2026~~ Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · 12:00 PM ETResponses due · 54 days left

Amendment 1: Thu, May 21, 2026
Amendment 2: Tue, Jun 9, 2026
Amendment 3: Tue, Jun 23, 2026

Change log

verified Wed, Oct 7 · 12:30 AM ET

Posted · SolicitationFri, Nov 28, 2025 · 7:48 AM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceThu, May 21, 2026 · 6:57 AM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Jun 9, 2026 · 12:17 PM ET
Amendment · New version of the notice posted at the sourceTue, Jun 23, 2026 · 6:07 AM ET
Deadline moved · Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · 12:00 PM ET → Tue, Jun 23, 2026 · 6:00 AM ETTue, Jun 23, 2026 · 6:07 AM ET
Deadline moved · Tue, Jun 23, 2026 · 6:00 AM ET → Mon, Nov 30, 2026 · 12:00 PM ETWed, Oct 7, 2026 · 12:34 AM ET

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Notice as published

Information Innovation Office (I2O) Office-Wide

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeks revolutionary research ideas for topics not being addressed by ongoing I2O programs or other published solicitations. Potential proposers are highly encouraged to visit the I2O technical office page (https://www.darpa.mil/about/offices/i2o) to view current and upcoming I2O programs and solicitations in order to avoid proposing efforts that duplicate existing activities or that are responsive to other published I2O solicitations.

What this office paid before

USAspending.gov, last 36 months

25 awards matched · tier 1: this contracting office (HR0011) + PSC AC11. Most recent:

Jul 5, 2026THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY APPLIED PHYSICS LABORATORY LLCCOMPOSITIONAL LEARNING-AND-REASONING FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE COMPLEX SYSTEMS ENGINEERING (CLARA) EFFORT UNDER THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSIHR001126FE045 · DELIVERY ORDER · Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency · ends Nov 6, 2027$1.2M

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Awards updated Tue, Oct 6, 2026 · 4:43 AM ET.

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