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DARPA I2O BAA for Revolutionary Research in Information and Computational Science

DARPA's Information Innovation Office (I2O) is seeking groundbreaking research proposals to advance the state of information and computational science. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Information Innovation Office (I2O) - Eligible Proposers: - Open to all responsible sources, including U.S. and non-U.S. entities - Products/Services Requested: - Revolutionary research and development in: - Transformative artificial intelligence (AI) - Resilient and secure software and complex systems - Offensive and defensive cybersecurity and privacy - Operations in the information domain - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposals must address topics not already covered by ongoing I2O programs or other solicitations - Must aim for revolutionary, not incremental, advances - Compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) at levels 1, 2, or 3, depending on sensitivity - Classified submission protocols may apply - Cost-sharing may be required for certain award types - Multiple award instruments possible: contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and Other Transaction (OT) agreements - Abstract submission and invitation required before full proposal - Special eligibility and research rules for UARCs, FFRDCs, and fundamental/classified research - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; solicitation is open to all qualified sources

Description

This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) from DARPA's Information Innovation Office (I2O) seeks revolutionary research ideas that are not currently addressed by ongoing I2O programs or other solicitations. The solicitation encourages proposers to review current and upcoming I2O programs to avoid duplication. The research areas include transformative AI, resilient and secure software and systems, offensive and defensive cybersecurity, and fighting in the information domain. Proposals should aim for revolutionary advances rather than evolutionary improvements and may be submitted by all responsible sources capable of satisfying the government's needs.

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