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    AI FORGE PROGRAM: UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CAPABILITIES FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) STRATEGIC THRUSTS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)

    Issued by DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY · DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
    Sol. DARPA-SN-26-80Special NoticeARLINGTON, VA
    Open · 19d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    19
    closes Jun 22, 2026
    POSTED
    Jun 1, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541715
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    AC12
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The AI Forge Program is seeking to identify U.S. universities' capabilities in artificial intelligence research. This RFI aims to gather information on research areas that address critical AI challenges for national security, focusing on high-impact, university-led initiatives.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    DARPA-SN-26-80
    Notice Type
    Special Notice
    Posted Date
    June 1, 2026
    Response Deadline
    June 22, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541715AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    AC12
    Issuing Office
    DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
    Sub-Agency
    DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY
    Agency
    DEPT OF DEFENSE
    Primary Contact
    RFI Coordinator
    City
    ARLINGTON
    State
    VA
    ZIP Code
    222032114
    AI Product/Service
    service

    Description

    The AI Forge Program is seeking to identify the Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities and research areas of interest of U.S. universities. The program intends to conduct high-impact, fast-paced, university-led, fundamental AI research aimed at solving AI Forge’s "Critical AI Challenges for National Security".

    Key dates

    1. June 1, 2026Posted Date
    2. June 22, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

    AI search tags

    artificial intelligence researchuniversity researchnational securitydefense research

    Frequently asked questions

    AI FORGE PROGRAM: UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CAPABILITIES FOR ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) STRATEGIC THRUSTS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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