# Program Announcement for Artificial Intelligence Exploration (AIE)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/darpapa2503

- Solicitation number: DARPA-PA-25-03
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was December 4, 2025
- 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: December 5, 2024
- Last posted: December 5, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2a46edcf65df4bf095bcb4c102c4a58f/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

- December 5, 2024: Solicitation, due December 4, 2025. Notice 2a46edcf65df4bf095bcb4c102c4a58f. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2a46edcf65df4bf095bcb4c102c4a58f/view

## Points of contact

- BAA Coordinator, DARPA-PA-25-03@darpa.mil

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