Information Processing Techniques Office Office-Wide

The Information Processing Techniques Office (IPTO) Broad Agency Announcement HR001126S0011, issued on June 22, 2026, seeks revolutionary research ideas and unconventional advances in information science, technology, and computational capabilities. The solicitation focuses on three primary thrust areas: AI Innovation and Execution, specifically energy-efficient and trustworthy systems for the network edge; Inherent Security and Privacy, aimed at creating adaptable, secure systems; and Resilient Megasystems, focusing on machine-derived models to identify risks in complex interconnected systems. This opportunity is open to all responsible sources, including U.S. and non-U.S. entities, and encourages participation from small businesses, minority institutions, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Awards may be issued as procurement contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, or Other Transaction agreements. Proposers must first submit a conforming abstract using the mandatory IPTO Office Wide Abstract Template, which is limited to five pages and must be submitted via the Broad Agency Announcement Tool for unclassified content or through specific secure channels for classified submissions. Full proposals are accepted by invitation only. Evaluation criteria emphasize technical alignment with IPTO thrust areas, scientific originality, operational realism, and the potential to create technology significantly beyond the current state-of-the-art. Key compliance requirements include maintaining an active SAM.gov Unique Entity Identifier, adhering to CMMC Level 1 requirements at submission and Level 2 for handling Controlled Unclassified Information, and providing OCI mitigation plans for University Affiliated Research Centers. Classified submissions must strictly follow DoD security manuals and classification guides, including specific double-wrapping protocols for physical mail.