Information Innovation Office (I2O) Office-wide

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Information Innovation Office seeks revolutionary research ideas not addressed by ongoing programs or other published solicitations through an Office-wide Broad Agency Announcement. Potential offerors must submit proposals by October 28, 2021 that will be evaluated based on overall scientific and technical merit, potential contribution to the DARPA mission, and cost realism. Eligible applicants include academia, industry, non-profits, federally funded research centers, and foreign entities that meet security requirements. Areas of interest include proficient artificial intelligence, cyber operations, confidence in the information domain, and resilient systems engineering.

There is no set-aside designated for this opportunity. Proposals must address NAICS code 541712 for research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences or PSC code R425 for research and development in mathematics and computer science. Multiple awards are anticipated under this Broad Agency Announcement to address areas of interest, though no minimum or maximum award values are predetermined. Potential offerors should review current I2O programs and solicitations to avoid duplicative proposals.