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Mathematics of Boosting Agentic Communication (MATHBAC)

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DARPA-PA-26-05Federal

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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is seeking innovative research proposals under the solicitation titled "Mathematics of Boosting Agentic Communication (MATHBAC)." The focus is on advancing foundational mathematics, systems theory, and information theory to enable or accelerate science discovery conducted by autonomous agents and their collectives. Proposals should explore groundbreaking approaches aimed at revolutionary improvements in scientific understanding, device capabilities, or system functionality rather than incremental enhancements of current techniques. The solicitation, identified by number DARPA-PA-26-05 and posted on April 7, 2026, invites submissions by June 16, 2026. The research falls under NAICS code 541715 and is managed within the Department of Defense through DARPA's Arlington, Virginia office. Prospective offerors are encouraged to contact the primary point of contact via the provided email address for inquiries. This opportunity emphasizes transformative research that could significantly impact autonomous scientific exploration and agent communication frameworks.

General Info

DARPA seeks transformative research proposals on autonomous agents’ mathematics, systems, and information theory advancements.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

VA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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DARPA-PA-26-05 MATHBAC Price Proposal Instructions and Volume II Template

DOCX•price-proposal-instructions

DARPA-PA-26-05 MATHBAC Proposal Instructions and Volume I Template

DOCX•proposal-instructions

Attachment F Streamlined Cost Buildup Workbook Version 1.06.04

XLSX•cost-workbook

DARPA-PA-26-05 Amendment 01 Mathematics of Boosting Agentic Communication

PDF•amendment

DARPA-PA-26-05 Other Transaction Certifications

DOCX•other-transaction-certifications

Attachment_X_Proposal_Overview_and_Proposed_Metrics.pptx

PPTX

Task Description Document Template

DOCX•task-description-document

DARPA-PA-26-05 MATHBAC Abstract Instructions and Template

DOCX•abstract-instructions-template

DARPA-PA-26-05 Mathematics of Boosting Agentic Communication Program Announcement

PDF•presolicitation

DARPA Model Other Transaction Agreement for Research

DOCX•other-transaction-agreement

DARPA PA 26-05 MATHBAC Amendment 01 Summary of Changes

PDF•amendment

Attachment_A_Abstract_Summary_Side_Template.pptx

PPTX

Attachment_C_Proposal_Summary_Slide_Template.pptx

PPTX

DARPA-PA-26-05 MATHBAC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) as of 6/11/26

PDF•q-and-a

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy
Contacts1 person available
OfficeARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA
Organization / Agency
Department Of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agcy
Office AddressARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA
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The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals that advance the foundational mathematics, systems theory, and information theory required to enable/accelerate and understand science-discovery by autonomous agents and agent collectives. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that promote revolutionary advances in science, devices, or systems. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in incremental improvements to the existing state of practice.

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