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Cyber Physical Systems Executing in Real Time (CyPhER Forge)

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DARPA-PS-26-04Federal

Submission Closed06/15/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The Cyber Physical Systems Executing in Real Time (CyPhER) Forge program, solicited by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), seeks to transform defense Test & Evaluation (T&E) processes by decoupling the complexity of physical systems from test duration. This 30-month program employs a three-phase, phased acquisition (Phase 0 Backbone, Phase 1 Base, and Phase 2 Option) focusing primarily on flight testing to validate core innovations aimed at drastically reducing the number of required test points for developmental systems. The program centers on two technical innovations: a Government-owned Digital Twin integrating physics-informed surrogate models, uncertainty quantification, and continuous data assimilation; and an AI test agent capable of statistical safety assurances and machine precision autonomy through information-maximizing maneuvers. Together, these innovations target accelerated and more efficient testing cycles for complex cyber-physical systems. The solicitation outlines stringent proposal requirements, including comprehensive submission templates and instructions for abstracts, oral proposal packages, task descriptions, cost proposals, intellectual property assertions, and milestone schedules. Evaluation involves detailed technical and management approaches, with both Phase 1 and 2 materials integrated into a single submission. Milestones and payments are tied closely to technical progress, spanning kickoff through final reports and live flight demonstrations. DARPA provides Model Other Transaction agreements to streamline contract negotiations. The program calls for clear definitions of deliverables, cost justifications, and IP rights to support the award process. The overall effort reflects DARPA’s commitment to leveraging digital replication and AI-driven testing frameworks to revolutionize how defense systems are evaluated, reducing timelines and resources required while enhancing confidence in system performance under operational conditions.

General Info

DARPA's 30-month CyPhER program develops digital twins and AI agents to accelerate defense testing.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Arlington, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Amendment 01 to DARPA-PS-26-04-01 CyPhER Program Solicitation

2 pages · amendment

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Attachment E Schedule of Milestones and Payments CyPhER Forge

3 pages · schedule-of-milestones-and-payments

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Attachment F Cost Spreadsheet Template CyPhER Forge

20 pages · cost-proposal-template

High

Attachment G: Description of Program Metrics - CyPhER Forge

11 pages · specifications

High

Attachment H Intellectual Property/Data Rights Assertions Template for CyPhER Forge

4 pages · ip-assertions-template

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Attachment I Model OTs for Prototype Project Agreement

152 pages · model-ot-prototype-agreement

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CyPhER Forge Attachment G: Description of Program Metrics (Amendment 01)

11 pages · specifications

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DARPA-PS-26-04 Amendment 01 Cyber Physical Systems Executing in Real Time (CyPhER) Forge

41 pages · amendment

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DARPA-PS-26-04 Attachment A - CyPhER Forge Abstract Summary Slide Guidance

2 pages · specifications

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DARPA-PS-26-04 CyPhER Forge Abstract Instructions and Template

6 pages · abstract-instructions-template

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DARPA-PS-26-04 CyPhER Forge Abstract Questions and Answers

20 pages · q-and-a

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DARPA-PS-26-04 CyPhER Forge Oral Proposal Package Instructions and Template

15 pages · oral-proposal-package-instructions

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DARPA-PS-26-04 CyPhER Forge Program Solicitation

41 pages · rfp

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DARPA-PS-26-04 CyPhER Forge Task Description Document Instructions and Template

4 pages · sow

High

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

2 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedFeb 25

Solicitation

Notice updatedMar 26

NAICS code changed from 541990 to 541715. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMar 27

Response deadline changed from Jun 1, 2026 to Jun 15, 2026. The notice description changed.

Response DeadlineJun 15

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

06/15/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

Contacts1 person available

OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

Contacts

BAA Coordinator

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Full Description

March 27, 2026 (Amendment 01): Reference Summary of Changes document.

February 25, 2026 (Original Posting Date): Cyber Physical Systems Executing in Real Time (CyPhER) Forge aims to revolutionize defense Test & Evaluation (T&E) by breaking the direct link between physical system complexity and test duration. DARPA intends to use a phased acquisition approach for the CyPhER Forge program. The planned 30-month, three (3) phase program seeks to reduce required test points by order of magnitude for developmental systems through two (2) core innovations, using flight testing as a primary demonstration and validation environment.