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Joint Co-Adaptation Software Development

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Response Deadline10/29/2026, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract involves the development of collaborative autonomy software for prime contractors supporting DARPA Unison projects. The primary objective is to implement unified execution-time reasoning for action and communications planning, alongside algorithms designed to modify tactics and coordination relationships within resource-constrained environments. The project will culminate in the delivery of software modules focused on joint co-adaptation and coordinated decision-making. Managed under the Department of Defense and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, the work falls under NAICS code 541511. Due to the nature of the project, the contractor must maintain the capability to handle Controlled Unclassified Information in accordance with DoD 5200.48 and DFARS 252.204-7012 standards.

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Subcontract for developing collaborative autonomy software for DARPA Unison projects and DoD.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DARPA-SN-27-05.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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PostedOct 20

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Response DeadlineOct 29

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

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Develops collaborative autonomy software for prime contractors on DARPA Unison projects. Implements unified execution-time reasoning for action and communications planning and algorithms for modifying tactics and coordination relationships in resource-constrained environments. Requires capability to handle CUI per DoD 5200.48 and DFARS 252.204-7012. Delivers software modules for coordinated decision-making and joint co-adaptation.

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