ContractSpecial Notice

Disruption through Intelligent Strategies, Counter Options, and Resilient Defenses (DISCORD) Proposers Day Announcement

DEPT OF DEFENSE• DARPA-SN-26-60
Response Deadline
Apr 28, 2026
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Contract Opportunity Analysis

DARPA, within the Department of Defense, is hosting a Proposers Day for the DISCORD program to brief potential proposers on an effort to develop an AI-native tactics engine. The program seeks a system that can ingest live sensor data and high-fidelity simulation to rapidly generate tactics that adapt to changing operational conditions and provide commanders with a portfolio of dynamic strategies. The event will take place in Arlington, Virginia, and is intended to share program information, answer questions, and support teaming opportunities for this DARPA effort tied to Ender’s Foundry and AI-enabled simulation capabilities. Proposers Day is scheduled for May 7, 2026, at SPARCC from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, with registration required by April 28, 2026, limited to 80 U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons and no more than two representatives per organization, and non-U.S. citizens must submit DARPA Form 60 by the deadline.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Code
AC13
NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT

Solicitation Documents

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DARPA-SN-26-60.pdf
PDF•77 KB•Apr 15, 2026
AI Summary
DARPA's DISCORD program will host a Proposers Day on May 7, 2026, to discuss its objective: developing an AI-native tactics engine. This engine will use live sensor data and high-fidelity simulations to generate adaptive tactics, providing commanders with diverse, dynamic strategies. The DISCORD program is part of the Department of War's Ender’s Foundry initiative, which accelerates AI-enabled simulation capabilities. The Proposers Day, held in Arlington, Virginia, aims to foster teaming opportunities and provide information to potential proposers. Registration is required by April 28, 2026, limited to 80 U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons, with a maximum of two representatives per organization. Attendees can present company overviews, but all materials must be pre-approved. Non-U.S. citizens must submit a DARPA Form 60 by the registration deadline. DARPAConnect offers resources for new proposers.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedApr 15, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineApr 28, 2026
expiryArchive DateMay 9, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)
Office
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

Point of Contact

Name
BAA Coordinator

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