AI Forge Program: University Research Capabilities for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Thrusts Request for Information (RFI)

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AI Forge Program: University Research Capabilities for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Thrusts Request for Information (RFI)

DEPT OF DEFENSE › DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

Posted Jun 1, 2026

Due Jun 22, 2026

NAICS 541715

Sol # DARPA-SN-26-80

AI Summary

• The AI Forge Program seeks to identify U.S. university AI capabilities and research areas.
• This is an unrestricted full and open competition with no set-aside or preference provided.
• Focus is on university-led, fundamental AI research addressing national security challenges.
Note: There are no specific technical requirements, geographic constraints, or response deadlines mentioned in the given description. Therefore, there is no 3rd or 4th bullet as per CONTENT RULES.

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".

Classification

NAICS541715

PSC CodeAC12

Contracting Office

OfficeDEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY

CityARLINGTON

StateVA

ZIP222032114

Contacts

RFI Coordinator

AIForge@darpa.mil

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