HR001126S0001-Amendment-03.pdf

This file is Amendment 03 to the Information Innovation Office (I2O) Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA), issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) on June 23, 2026. The amendment announces the closure of the BAA effective June 23, 2026, with the government no longer accepting abstract submissions. However, proposers who have received explicit, written encouragement from the government to submit a full proposal may continue submissions until July 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET. The BAA previously underwent two temporary pauses—first effective May 21, 2026, and extended on June 9, 2026—due to internal organizational changes within I2O, including an office name update and realignment of strategic priorities.

For proposers seeking alternative funding opportunities, DARPA has published a replacement solicitation designated HR001126S0011 for the Information Processing Techniques Office (IPTO) Office-Wide BAA, available on SAM.gov. The underlying federal grant program is Research and Technology Development (CFDA 12.910), which supports basic, applied, and advanced research at educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and commercial firms with potential military or dual-use applications. Eligible applicants for grants are limited to public and private educational institutions and nonprofit organizations, while cooperative agreements and procurement contracts may also involve commercial firms. Award evaluation criteria include overall scientific and technical merit, potential contribution to DARPA's mission, offeror capabilities and experience, technology transition plans, and cost realism. Typical performance periods range from 12 to 36 months, with award values historically ranging from approximately $42,857 to $3.5 million depending on proposal scope.