Kallisti

The Kallisti contract is a 30-month, single-phase program initiated by DARPA to develop an advanced algorithmic theory of mind aimed at modeling adversaries' situational awareness and predicting their future behaviors. The project focuses on understanding an adversary's beliefs about the environment, their risk and reward assessments, and their strategic attempts to influence future states to achieve specific objectives. The program emphasizes integrating algorithms with human expertise within a modeling and simulation environment to explore potential national security scenarios more efficiently and comprehensively than current methods, thereby enhancing deterrence and coercive capabilities. Structured into three sprints of 12, 6, and 12 months respectively, the program requires multiple performers to meet specific goals and metrics at each stage to progress. DARPA encourages broad participation, with the expectation that successful performers will demonstrate the ability to develop and validate models that can anticipate adversary actions and strategies effectively. Interested parties are invited to respond by April 4, 2025, and may request additional program details, including a Controlled Unclassified Information addendum, by following the provided contact instructions. The contract falls under NAICS code 541715, and the project is managed through DARPA’s Arlington, Virginia office.