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

Status: Inactive Type: Contract Opportunity

General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
• Original Published Date: Jun 01, 2026 03:17 pm EDT
• Original Response Date: Jun 22, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: Manual
• Original Inactive Date: Jun 23, 2026
• Initiative: None

Classification

• Original Set Aside:
• Product Service Code: AC12 - NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH
• NAICS Code: 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
• Place of Performance:

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".

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• 675 NORTH RANDOLPH STREET
• ARLINGTON, VA 222032114
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• RFI Coordinator
• AIForge@darpa.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Jun 23, 2026 11:55 pm EDT: Special Notice (Original)