Information Processing Techniques Office Office-Wide

The Information Processing Techniques Office Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement HR001126S0011 seeks revolutionary research ideas to deliver groundbreaking information science and technology capabilities for national security. The scope focuses on three primary thrust areas: AI Innovation and Execution, specifically energy-efficient and trustworthy systems for the network edge; Inherent Security and Privacy to create a new generation of secure systems; and Resilient Software Capability, with a preference for the use of formal methods to eliminate vulnerabilities. This open solicitation is available to all responsible sources, including small businesses and minority institutions, and may result in awards through procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transaction agreements. The submission process is a two-step effort starting with a mandatory abstract, due by June 22, 2027, which must follow a specific five-page template and include a SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier. Full proposals are accepted by invitation only following a technical conformance and comprehensive evaluation of the abstract. Evaluation criteria are prioritized by overall scientific and technical merit, potential contribution to the DARPA mission, plans for resilient software implementation, and cost realism. Proposers must meet CMMC Level 2 self-assessment requirements for protecting controlled unclassified information, and those submitting classified proposals must adhere to strict Department of Defense security protocols and facility clearance standards.