ContractSpecial Notice

Resilient Software Systems (RSS) Accelerator Proposers Day

DEPT OF DEFENSE• DARPA-SN-25-104
Response Deadline
Sep 4, 2025
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Notice Type
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Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), is hosting a virtual Proposers Day for the Resilient Software Systems (RSS) Accelerator program on September 11, 2025. This initiative aims to provide seed funding to formal methods tool developers who collaborate with Defense Industrial Base companies to enhance the resilience of DoD systems against cyber vulnerabilities, particularly in light of aging IT infrastructure and emerging threats. The Proposers Day will include presentations on the program's technical goals and challenges, followed by a Q&A session, with registration required by August 28, 2025, for non-U.S. citizens and by September 4, 2025, for others. Interested parties can reach out to the BAA Coordinator at ResilientSoftwareSystems@darpa.mil for further information.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
541715
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC Code
AC12
NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH

Solicitation Documents

2 Files
DARPA-SN-25-104-Amendment-01.pdf
PDF•222 KB•Aug 28, 2025
AI Summary
The DARPA Information Innovation Office (I2O) is hosting a virtual Proposers Day for the Resilient Software Systems (RSS) Accelerator program on September 11, 2025. This event aims to inform potential proposers about the program's technical goals and challenges, and how their research can align with its objectives. The RSS Accelerator seeks to provide seed funding to formal methods tool developers who partner with Defense Industrial Base companies to apply these tools to DoD systems, thereby reducing cyber vulnerabilities. The program addresses the DoD’s reliance on aging IT infrastructure and the exploitation of vulnerabilities by adversaries. Registration for the virtual event closes on September 4, 2025, with a separate deadline for non-U.S. citizens on August 28, 2025. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.
DARPA-SN-25-104.pdf
PDF•223 KB•Aug 28, 2025
AI Summary
DARPA I2O is hosting a virtual Proposers Day for the Resilient Software Systems (RSS) Accelerator Program on September 11, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM ET. This event aims to inform potential proposers about the program's technical goals, challenges, and how their research can align with RSS Accelerator objectives. The program seeks to leverage formal mathematical methods to reduce software vulnerabilities in DoD systems, addressing threats like Volt Typhoon. The accelerator will provide seed funding to formal methods tool developers who partner with Defense Industrial Base companies to apply and assess their tools on DoD systems. Registration is free but required by August 28, 5:00 PM ET, and non-U.S. citizens have additional form requirements. The Proposers Day will include presentations and a Q&A session. This special notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedAug 22, 2025
amendedAmendment #1Aug 27, 2025
amendedLatest AmendmentAug 28, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineSep 4, 2025
expiryArchive DateSep 25, 2025

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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