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SBIR: Influence Benchmarks for AI Systems

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DPA26BZ06-DV026SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline10/21/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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The Department of Defense Small Business Projects Office is seeking proposals for a solicitation titled Influence Benchmarks for AI Systems under solicitation number DPA26BZ06-DV026. The primary objective of this project is to develop a specialized testbed that employs economic frameworks to benchmark and analyze AI biases within dynamic environments. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, restricted to companies with fewer than 500 employees. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of October 21, 2026. Further details and application instructions are available through the official DARPA portal.

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DoD seeks small business proposals for AI bias benchmarking testbeds by October 21, 2026.

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Department of Defense → Small Business Projects Office

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and HumanitiesView NAICS

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 23

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 21

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10/21/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 27 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → Small Business Projects Office

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OfficeUSA

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Department of Defense → Small Business Projects Office

Office AddressUSA

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This topic seeks to develop a testbed utilizing economic frameworks to benchmark AI biases in dynamic environments. | See Topic

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