AI Forge Program: University Research Capabilities for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Thrusts Request for Information (RFI)
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RFI Coordinator
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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".
The AI Forge Program is seeking to identify the specific artificial intelligence capabilities and research specializations of United States universities. This Request for Information, issued under solicitation number DARPA-SN-26-80, focuses on conducting high-impact and fast-paced fundamental research. The primary objective is to address Critical AI Challenges for National Security through university-led initiatives aligned with AI Forge’s strategic thrusts.
The Department of Defense, through the Departmental Offices, manages this special notice under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AC12 for National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Applied Research. Interested parties may reference the two attached documents, DARPA-SN-26-80.pdf and Template_RFI_AI_Forge_for_Posting.docx, both of which were published on June 1, 2026.
An RFI Coordinator serves as the point of contact for this requirement. Responses to this inquiry must be submitted by the deadline of June 22, 2026. The information gathered through this process will assist the agency in evaluating university research capabilities for future application within the AI Forge Program framework.
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