SBIR / STTR #DPA27BZ02-DV001

DARPA SBIR solicitation for cyber planning, intelligence orchestration, and a warfighter interface

DARPA is soliciting Direct-to-Phase-II SBIR research and development proposals across three defense technology topics. - Government buyer: Department of War (DoW), Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), DARPA Small Business Programs Office. - Topics and requested prototypes: - DPA27BZ02-DV001 — Hyperdimensional Neurosymbolic Cyber Course-of-Action Planning and Replanning under Deception: Develop an interpretable prototype that generates, compares, explains, and revises cyber plans despite deception, uncertainty, degraded communications, or changing missions. Award: $1,300,000 for an 18-month base period, with a $500,000 six-month option. - DPA27BZ02-DV002 — Autonomous Metacognitive Collection Orchestration for Multi-Domain Intelligence: Develop an auditable system to coordinate multi-modal intelligence collection, balance information gain with operational constraints, and adapt to denial, deception, or changing conditions. Award: $1,500,000; the release lists an 18-month base period and six-month option, while the topic description specifies a 24-month Phase II effort. - DPA27BZ02-DV003 — Human Universal Remote: Develop a non-invasive, hands-free and eyes-free warfighter interface using sEMG, PMUT, or other sensing to decode gestures and issue platform-agnostic commands. Award: $1,500,000 for a 12-month base period, with a $500,000 six-month option. - DV001 technical requirements: Demonstrate the prototype in an operationally relevant setting, with operator review and baseline evaluation. Capabilities include machine-interpretable planning, multiple ranked plans with rationale, rapid replanning, distributed-agent knowledge exchange, and operator-facing outputs. Deliverables include prototype software, architecture and interface documentation, demonstrations, evaluation, operator guidance, and reports. The optional DV001 period may cover prototype maturation, expanded/adversarial scenarios, and potential government-infrastructure integration. - Other notable requirements: Proposals must document prior feasibility; technical demonstrations and metrics are topic-specific. ITAR/EAR restrictions may apply to DV001. TABA support of up to $25,000 is available for the initial Phase II award. - OEMs and vendors: No specific OEMs, commercial vendors, products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are identified.

Description

This is a DARPA SBIR topic seeking proposals on hyperdimensional neurosymbolic cyber course-of-action planning and replanning under deception. The solicitation accepts Direct to Phase II proposals. The listed award amount is $1,300,000, with an 18-month period of performance and a $500,000 option for an additional six months. Proposals are due January 7, 2027.

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