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Cyber Course-of-Action (CoA) Planning & Deception Logic

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency focuses on the development of cyber course-of-action logic and deception modeling to support prime contractors on DARPA research projects. The scope of work involves modeling complex cyber-attack and defense scenarios and establishing deception parameters to enable AI planning in environments characterized by adversarial misinformation. Successful execution requires specialized expertise in cybersecurity, game theory, and adversarial machine learning to deliver validated test scenarios, deception models, and cyber-planning rules. The project is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541511, specifically adhering to SBIR/STTR mandates for companies with fewer than 500 employees. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 2, 2026. This effort is managed under the Department of Defense to advance the capabilities of AI-driven strategic planning within contested cyber domains.

General Info

DARPA small business subcontract for cyber deception modeling and AI planning by December 2026.

Agency

Department of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

NAICS

541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DPA27BZ02-DV001.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Hyperdimensional Neurosymbolic Cyber Course-of-Action Planning and Replanning under Deception

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PostedNov 4

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Response DeadlineDec 2

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12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin 20 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

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Develops cyber course-of-action logic and deception modeling for prime contractors on DARPA research projects. Models cyber-attack and defense scenarios and creates deception parameters for AI planning under adversarial misinformation. Requires expertise in cybersecurity, game theory, and adversarial machine learning. Delivers cyber-planning rules, deception models, and validated test scenarios.

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