Request for Information (RFI) - DARPA End to End Automation & Evaluation Tools
ID: DARPA-SN-25-60Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCYARLINGTON, VA, 222032114, USA

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Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ab432c84b86b4960998b5776cc30ea2f/view
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative solutions through a Request for Information (RFI) aimed at enhancing its acquisition processes with end-to-end automation and evaluation tools. The initiative focuses on three key areas: the development of requirements and solicitations using AI and automation, the creation of robust software for abstract and proposal evaluations, and tools for monitoring contract performance and analytics during pre-award, award, and post-award stages. This effort underscores DARPA's commitment to leveraging technology to improve efficiency in federal contracting while ensuring national security objectives are met. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements by March 26, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Ms. Catherine Stevens at DARPA via email at DARPA-SN-25-60@darpa.mil.

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    Ms. Catherine Stevens, DARPA CMO Deputy Director
    DARPA-SN-25-60@darpa.mil
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    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Contracts Management Office (CMO) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking innovative solutions for end-to-end automation and evaluation tools to enhance their acquisition processes. This initiative targets three primary focus areas: 1) Requirements and Solicitation Development, aiming to utilize AI and automation for generating solicitations and conducting market research; 2) Abstract and Proposal Evaluation Tools, which seeks robust software for streamlined evaluation of submissions compliant with federal regulations; and 3) Pre-Award, Award, and Post-Award Stages, focused on tools for contract performance monitoring, predictive analytics, and data analytics for decision-making. DARPA encourages responses from all qualified providers, emphasizing the need for compatibility with their existing MS 365 environment. Responses are due by March 26, 2025, and must adhere to specific submission guidelines. This effort reflects DARPA's commitment to leveraging technology to increase efficiency in federal contracting while maintaining national security objectives.
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