When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on June 1, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $1,000,000 – $2,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The work is located in Arlington, Virginia, United States.

Cyber Physical Systems Real-Time Execution (Closed)

Overview

Cybersecurity & Data Privacy

Arlington, Virginia, United StatesPosted: February 26, 2026Deadline: June 1, 2026

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SUMMARY

Seeking vendors to develop real-time cyber physical systems integrating AI and data assimilation for advanced combat system testing and validation.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Participation is restricted to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) representing U.S. companies only
Comply with export control laws and International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
Be capable of protecting sensitive and controlled data, including critical technologies
Comply with regulations applicable to receiving and storing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) material
Maintain an active SAM registration throughout the period of performance of the awarded OT for Prototype Project Agreement
Register in the Federal Government invoicing system, Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF)
Be determined to be responsible by the AO prior to awarding an OT for Prototype Project Agreement
Complete and submit DARPA-specific representations and certifications (2-SAMPLE OT certification forms) for OT Prototype Project Agreement awards with the OPP

BUDGET

Estimate

$1,000,000 – $2,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

30 months

TIMELINE

Release Date: February 25, 2026

Industry Day: January 22, 2026

Abstract Questions: March 12, 2026, by 4:00p.m. ET

Abstracts: April 1st, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. ET

Oral Proposal Package (OPP) Questions: May 14th, 2026, by 4:00 p.m. ET

OPP: June 1st, 2026, by 1:00 p.m. ET

Oral Presentations: June 2026

Estimated Period of Performance (PoP) Start: First Quarter Fiscal Year (FY) 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

March 12, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Virginia seeks vendors to provide cyber physical systems capable of real-time execution. The initiative, known as Forge, is designed to create agents that are real-time, physics-informed, uncertainty-aware, data-assimilating, and AI-driven, collectively forming an advanced cyber-physical system. This system must be able to successfully integrate with a developmental combat system to significantly accelerate testing and fielding, aiming for a tenfold or greater improvement.

Although flight testing serves as the primary demonstration and validation environment, the technologies developed must be platform- and domain-agnostic, ensuring their applicability to aircraft, ground, maritime, and other combat systems. Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted by March 12, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on June 1, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $1,000,000 – $2,000,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The work is located in Arlington, Virginia, United States.

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