Information Innovation Office (I2O) Office-Wide
ID: 360922Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

DARPA - Information Innovation Office (DOD-DARPA-I2O)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking proposals for revolutionary research ideas through its Information Innovation Office (I2O) under the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) HR001126S0001. This opportunity invites innovative concepts that address topics not currently covered by ongoing I2O programs or other solicitations, with a focus on transformative advancements in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, and information systems. Proposals will be evaluated based on scientific merit, relevance to DARPA's mission, and cost realism, with a submission deadline for abstracts set for November 1, 2026, and a full proposal deadline of November 30, 2026. Interested parties can find more information and submit inquiries via the provided contact email: HR001126S0001@darpa.mil, and further details are available on SAM.gov.

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    This government contract, HR00112XCXXXX, is a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) completion type contract with the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). It outlines requirements for supplies, services, and contractor-acquired property, with all items inspected and accepted at the destination by the Government. Key aspects include detailed payment instructions via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, emphasizing electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports. The contract also incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses covering areas such as safeguarding contractor information systems, equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities, subcontracting procedures, and public release of information. Deliverables include monthly R&D Status Reports, Financial Status Reports, and a Final Report, all to be uploaded to the DARPA Vault tool. The document also specifies requirements for invention disclosures and outlines restrictions on public release of information, emphasizing prior written approval from DARPA.
    This document outlines additional clauses for federal government contracts, supplementing baseline model contracts for both large and small businesses. These clauses are applied based on specific circumstances, primarily contract value thresholds and the nature of the work. For contracts exceeding $2 million, clauses related to pass-through charges, price reductions for defective data, and cost accounting standards are introduced, with some specifically for large businesses. Contracts over $5 million include a post-award disclosure requirement for employment in the People's Republic of China. Higher thresholds, such as $6 million and $15 million, add clauses concerning business ethics, market research, inspector general oversight, hotline posters, and reporting performance outside the U.S. and Canada. Special conditions, like contracts with options, those involving classified information access, or those with educational institutions, trigger specific clauses related to contract extensions, security requirements, patent applications, drug-free workplaces, and termination for convenience.
    This government contract, HR00112XCXXXX, outlines a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) agreement for research and development services, including technical data, reports, and contractor-acquired property. Administered by DARPA and CMO, the contract emphasizes electronic invoicing via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, detailing specific document types and routing instructions. It incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses covering areas like safeguarding information, equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities, subcontracts, and intellectual property rights. Key deliverables include monthly R&D Status and Financial Status Reports, and a Final Report, all to be uploaded to the DARPA Vault. The document also details policies on incremental funding, key personnel, travel reimbursement, invention disclosures, and public release of information, underscoring strict compliance and reporting requirements for contractors.
    This document, HR001126S0001, outlines the requirements and procedures for submitting classified proposals to DARPA, applicable to all proposers. Key requirements include having approved facilities, information systems, and appropriately cleared personnel, as well as obtaining a DD Form 254. Proposers submitting classified information from other sources must have permission, mark the proposal according to the source Security Classification Guide (SCG), and submit the SCG with the proposal. DARPA accepts both hard copy and electronic submissions. Hard copy submissions require three physical copies and two CD-ROMs, while electronic submissions are possible via SAVANNAH/ASCEND, JWICS, or SIPERNET after early engagement with DARPA security. Detailed instructions are provided for Confidential, Secret, Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and Special Access Program (SAP) information, covering transmission methods, marking, and handling. For combined classified and unclassified submissions, the proposal must be separated into two documents; the unclassified portion submitted via the DARPA Broad Agency Announcement Tool (BAAT), and the classified portion submitted separately according to the outlined procedures, with an unclassified email notification sent to DARPA.
    This document outlines mandatory certifications for federal agreements, grants, and contracts, including requirements for primary participants to certify they are not debarred, suspended, or involved in certain criminal activities. It details obligations for maintaining a drug-free workplace, such as publishing a drug-free policy, establishing awareness programs, and taking action against employees for drug violations. Additionally, the certifications cover restrictions on lobbying activities using federal funds, disclosure requirements for other lobbying expenses, and prohibitions against contracting with corporations having unpaid federal tax liabilities or recent felony convictions. Finally, it addresses the prohibition on entities requiring confidentiality agreements that restrict employees, contractors, or subrecipients from reporting fraud, waste, or abuse to federal authorities. These certifications ensure compliance with federal laws and ethical standards for all involved parties.
    This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) outlines the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements for procurement contracts, categorizing them into three levels based on information sensitivity: Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). CMMC Level 1, for FCI, mandates 17 basic safeguarding requirements, a self-assessment recorded in SPRS, and prohibits Plans of Actions and Milestones (POA&M). Level 2, for CUI on non-Federal systems, requires implementing NIST SP 800-171 Rev. 2, a self-assessment (or C3PAO assessment after Nov 10, 2026), and permits POA&M closeout assessments within 180 days. Level 3, for CUI requiring protection from advanced persistent threats, necessitates implementing NIST SP 800-171 and NIST SP 800-172, a Government-led assessment, and also allows POA&M closeout assessments within 180 days. For all levels, a valid certification is a condition of award, offerors without it are ineligible, and contractors must ensure subcontractors meet the corresponding CMMC requirements. The Government will verify certification status in SPRS throughout the contract period.
    The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), specifically its Information Innovation Office (I2O), has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) HR001126S0001 for proposals focusing on groundbreaking science and future capabilities in information and computational domains. This BAA, open until November 30, 2026, seeks revolutionary advancements, not just evolutionary improvements, across four key thrust areas: Transformative AI, Resilient, Adaptable, and Secure Software and Complex Systems, Offensive and Defensive Cyber Security and Privacy, and Fighting in the Information Domain. Proposers must submit an abstract by November 1, 2026, and receive an invitation before submitting a full proposal. Multiple award types are anticipated, including Procurement Contracts, Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Other Transactions. Proposals will be evaluated on scientific and technical merit, relevance to DARPA's mission, plans for resilient software, and cost realism. Special considerations include encouraging non-traditional sources, guidelines for classified submissions, and specific requirements for fundamental research and human/animal subject research.
    This government file outlines the guidelines for abstract submissions to the HR001126S0001 I2O OW solicitation, which is part of federal government RFPs, federal grants, and state and local RFPs. It details content, formatting, and submission requirements for both unclassified and classified abstracts. Key sections include Goals and Impact, Technical Approach, Capabilities/Management Plan, Cost and Schedule, and Bibliography. Proposers must provide information on the proposed work, its innovative aspects, technical challenges, team expertise, and estimated costs. The document emphasizes adhering to page limits, formatting standards, and proper submission channels (DARPA’s BAAT for unclassified and specific procedures for classified submissions).
    This government file outlines essential representations and certifications for offerors in procurement contracts, covering various federal acquisition regulations (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses. Key areas include prohibitions on certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment (FAR 52.204-24), disclosure of responsibility matters (FAR 52.209-7), and cost accounting standards (FAR 52.230-1). It also addresses defense-specific requirements such as prohibitions on covered defense telecommunications equipment (DFARS 252.204-7017), NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessment requirements (DFARS 252.204-7019), and restrictions on Russian fossil fuel business operations (DFARS 252.225-7966) and foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems (DFARS 252.225-7973). The document further details intellectual property assertions (DFARS 252.227-7017) and previously delivered technical data/software (DFARS 252.227-7028). Offerors must complete these certifications accurately, often leveraging the System for Award Management (SAM) database, to ensure compliance and eligibility for federal contracts.
    This document outlines mandatory certifications for Agreement No. HR0011-2X-9-XXXX, crucial for federal contracts, grants, and other transactions. It requires institutions to certify they are not debarred or suspended by federal agencies and will maintain a drug-free workplace. For actions exceeding $100,000, the agreement prohibits the use of federal appropriated funds for lobbying efforts and mandates disclosure of any non-federal funds used for such purposes. Furthermore, corporations must certify they do not have unpaid delinquent federal tax liabilities or felony convictions within the last 24 months, unless an agency-approved determination has been made. Failure to comply with these certifications can result in significant civil penalties, underscoring the importance of adherence for all involved parties.
    This government agreement, HR0011-XX-9-XXXX, is an Other Transaction for Prototypes between DARPA and an unnamed Performer, operating under 10 U.S.C. § 4022. It outlines a fixed-flexible-based approach for research and development, with payments tied to milestone completion within a negotiated ceiling. The agreement details provisions for patent and data rights, emphasizing government access and control over technology, especially concerning foreign access and cybersecurity. It mandates the safeguarding of Covered Defense Information (CDI) and rapid reporting of cyber incidents, aligning with NIST SP 800-171. Property acquisition, civil rights compliance, public release of information, and a prohibition on certain telecommunications equipment from covered foreign countries are also addressed. The document stresses good faith collaboration, dispute resolution, and potential follow-on production contracts.
    This government agreement, HR0011-XX-9-XXXX, outlines an Other Transaction for Prototypes between DARPA and a performer, focusing on research and development for a specific prototype. The agreement details the scope, term (XX months from the last signature), project management, payment milestones, and dispute resolution. Key articles cover intellectual property rights, including patent and data rights, and restrictions on foreign access to technology. It mandates safeguarding Covered Defense Information (CDI) and cyber incident reporting, aligning with NIST SP 800-171. The document also addresses follow-on production, property disposition, civil rights, security, and public release of information. Attachments include a Task Description Document, Report Requirements, and a Schedule of Milestones and Payments, all managed through the DARPA VAULT website. The agreement emphasizes adherence to federal laws, including a prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment from covered foreign countries.
    This document outlines an Other Transaction for Prototypes agreement, HR0011-XX-9-XXXX, between a performer and DARPA, focusing on research and development for a specific prototype. The agreement details scope, term, project management, administration, obligation and payment, dispute resolution, patent rights, data rights, foreign access to technology, safeguarding defense information, follow-on production, property disposition, civil rights, security, public release, order of precedence, execution, and a prohibition on certain telecommunications equipment. Key elements include a 1/3 cost share, fixed payments based on milestones, the use of the DARPA VAULT for reporting, and strict controls on intellectual property and information security. The agreement also addresses dispute resolution procedures and mandates adherence to U.S. laws and regulations concerning telecommunications and data safeguarding.
    This document outlines a 'Fixed-Flexible Based Approach' Other Transaction for Prototypes agreement (HR0011-XX-9-XXXX) between DARPA and an unnamed Performer for research and development. The agreement, authorized under 10 U.S.C. § 4022, details a project with milestones and associated fixed payments, emphasizing continuous Government involvement and rights in patents and data. Key articles cover the scope, term, project management, administration, obligation/payment, dispute resolution, patent rights, data rights, foreign access to technology, safeguarding defense information, follow-on contracts, property disposition, civil rights, security, public release, order of precedence, execution, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. It requires detailed reporting, adherence to NIST SP 800-171 for cyber security, and outlines procedures for modifications and termination. Attachments include task descriptions, report requirements, and a schedule of milestones and payments.
    This government file outlines a sample "Other Transaction for Prototypes" agreement between DARPA and a Performer for research and development. The agreement, governed by 10 U.S.C. § 4022, details the scope, term, project management, payment structure (fixed payments per milestone), and dispute resolution procedures. Key articles cover intellectual property rights (patents and data), restrictions on foreign access to technology, property disposition, and safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting. The document also includes reporting requirements, a schedule of milestones and payments, and instructions for using the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system for invoicing. A significant section prohibits the use of certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment and services from covered foreign countries like China, emphasizing national security. This comprehensive agreement ensures compliance, security, and controlled development of prototypes.
    This government agreement (HR0011-XX-3-XXXX) is an "Other Transaction for Research" between the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and a performer, focusing on a specific research and development effort under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4021. The agreement outlines the scope, term, management, administration, and payment structure, emphasizing fixed payments upon milestone completion. It details provisions for intellectual property, including patent and data rights, and addresses foreign access to technology, safeguarding covered defense information, and cyber incident reporting. The document also covers property disposition, civil rights compliance, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Key attachments include the Task Description Document, Report Requirements, Schedule of Milestones and Payments, and Funding Schedule, all managed through the DARPA VAULT website for electronic reporting. The core purpose is to advance research and technology goals through a coordinated effort, not primarily for direct government acquisition.
    This government agreement (HR0011-XX-3-XXXX) outlines a research and development initiative between DARPA and a performer, focusing on critical technology with dual-use applications. It details the scope, terms, and management of the project, including provisions for funding, milestone payments, and intellectual property rights. Key articles cover data rights, safeguarding covered defense information, foreign access to technology, and property disposition. The agreement emphasizes adherence to specific reporting requirements, the use of the DARPA VAULT for submissions, and compliance with federal regulations, including those concerning telecommunications equipment and civil rights. The document highlights DARPA's continuous involvement and the shared goal of advancing research while ensuring national security and economic vitality.
    This document outlines a streamlined "Other Transaction for Research" agreement (HR0011-XX-3-XXXX) between an unnamed company and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). It details the terms for a coordinated research and development program under 10 U.S.C. § 4021. Key articles cover the scope, term, project management, obligation and payment (fixed payments for milestones), dispute resolution, patent rights (performer retains title with government license), data rights (government receives specified rights), foreign access to technology restrictions, property disposition, safeguarding covered defense information, civil rights, and public release of information. The agreement emphasizes adherence to NIST SP 800-171 for cybersecurity, mandates cyber incident reporting, and prohibits the use of certain telecommunications equipment from covered foreign countries. Attachments detail report requirements, milestone schedules, invoicing via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), definitions, and points of contact, ensuring a structured and secure framework for research. The agreement highlights the government's commitment to national security and the economic vitality of the United States.
    The DARPA CRADA Template and Supplemental Instructions define the framework for Cooperative Research and Development Agreements between DARPA and non-DoD collaborators. The document outlines essential components such as definitions of key terms like “Subject Invention” and “Proprietary Information,” intellectual property rights, funding, reporting requirements, and liability. It details procedures for handling classified and controlled unclassified information (CUI), marking data, and managing inventions and patents. The template emphasizes compliance with U.S. federal laws, security regulations, and export controls. It also addresses the responsibilities of each collaborator, particularly concerning personnel, facilities, and the protection of proprietary information, ensuring that intellectual property generated during the cooperative work is appropriately managed and protected. The document ensures that all collaborative efforts align with DARPA’s mission and relevant federal acts.
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