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Cybersecurity and Cyber-Hardened Systems Engineering

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Response Deadline11/30/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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The contract involves developing cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions aimed at defending against zero-day exploits, insider threats, and adversarial AI attacks. The focus is on creating cyber-hardened, interoperable platforms that enhance security resilience and ensure robust protection in complex operational environments. This work aligns with advancing state-of-the-art technologies to safeguard critical systems within the Department of Defense’s framework. Issued by DARPA’s Information Innovation Office, the subcontract invites responses until the end of November 2026, offering an opportunity to contribute to innovative defense capabilities under NAICS code 541330, which pertains to engineering and research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. The effort emphasizes sophisticated systems engineering to strengthen cybersecurity measures, with an overarching goal of enhancing national security through technological superiority in cyber defense.

General Info

Develop cybersecurity platforms defending against zero-day exploits, insider threats, and AI attacks for DoD.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Darpa - Information Innovation OfficeView Agency

NAICS

541330 - Engineering ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of HR001126S0001.

The full solicitation package (7 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Information Innovation Office (I2O) Office-Wide

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Timeline

PostedNov 28

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Response DeadlineNov 30

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Response Deadline

11/30/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin 3 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Darpa - Information Innovation Office

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Develop advanced cybersecurity solutions to protect against zero-day exploits, insider threats, and adversarial AI, focusing on cyber-hardened, interoperable platforms.

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