# Program Announcement for Artificial Intelligence Exploration (AIE)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/darpapa2304

- Solicitation number: DARPA-PA-23-04
- Notice type: Presolicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was October 29, 2024
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
- Contracting office: Def Advanced Research Projects Agcy (HR0011)
- NAICS: 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Product or service code: AC11 National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Basic Research
- First posted: September 13, 2024
- Last posted: September 13, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/44421ee0adad4e95a786cee84a1ab846/view

## Description

The mission of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is to make strategic, early investments in science and technology that will have long-term positive impact on our Nation’s security. In support of this mission, DARPA has pioneered groundbreaking research and development (R&D) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for more than five decades.

Today, DARPA continues to lead innovation in AI research through a large, diverse portfolio of fundamental and applied R&D AI programs aimed at shaping a future for AI technology where machines may serve as trusted and collaborative partners in solving problems of importance to national security. The AI Exploration (AIE) program is one key element of DARPA’s broader AI investment strategy that will help ensure the U.S. maintains a technological advantage in this critical area.

## Publications

- September 13, 2024: Presolicitation, due October 29, 2024. Notice 44421ee0adad4e95a786cee84a1ab846. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/44421ee0adad4e95a786cee84a1ab846/view

## Points of contact

- BAA Coordinator, DARPA-PA-23-04@darpa.mil

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