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Energy-Efficient & Assured AI Research

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Response Deadline06/22/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract for the Darpa Information Processing Technologies Office focuses on the research and development of energy-efficient and assured AI systems. The project aims to create low-power AI architectures and trustworthy models tailored for warfighters, with a specific emphasis on mitigating misalignment between machine actions and human interests. Key technical requirements include expertise in edge computing, neural network optimization, and AI safety. The contractor is responsible for delivering technical reports, prototype AI models, and software benchmarks. This opportunity was posted on June 22, 2026, with a response deadline of June 22, 2027, falling under NAICS code 541715.

General Info

DARPA subcontract for developing energy-efficient, assured AI systems and low-power architectures for warfighters.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Darpa - Information Processing Technologies Office

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of HR001126S0011.

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Information Processing Techniques Office Office-Wide

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Timeline

PostedJun 22

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Response DeadlineJun 22

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06/22/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 8 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Darpa - Information Processing Technologies Office

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Darpa - Information Processing Technologies Office

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Performs research and development of energy-efficient and assured AI systems for prime contractors on DARPA IPTO projects. Develops low-power AI architectures, creates trustworthy AI models for warfighters, and researches methods to mitigate misalignment between machine actions and human interests. Requires expertise in edge computing, neural network optimization, and AI safety. Delivers technical reports, prototype AI models, and software benchmarks.

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