# Disruption through Intelligent Strategies, Counter Options, and Resilient Defenses (DISCORD) Proposers Day Announcement

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/darpasn2660

- Solicitation number: DARPA-SN-26-60
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 28, 2026
- 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: AC13 National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Experimental Development
- First posted: April 15, 2026
- Last posted: April 15, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/60a94bf650a84d3fb0bb524862e78401/view

## Description

**PROPOSERS DAY:** DARPA will host a Proposers Day in support of DARPA-PS-26-27, the DISCORD program on 7 May 2026 at the SPA Arlington Research Collaboration Center (SPARCC), 4075 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia 22203 from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM ET. The purpose of this conference is to provide information on the DISCORD program; promote additional discussion on this topic; address questions from potential proposers; and provide a forum for potential proposers to present their capabilities for teaming opportunities.

**PROGRAM OBJECTIVE AND DESCRIPTION:** The objective of the DISCORD program is to develop an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-native1 tactics engine that can incorporate live sensor data and high-fidelity simulation to rapidly generate tactics that continuously adapt to changes in the operational environment. The goal is to provide commanders with a portfolio of diverse strategies that can pivot dynamically in response to evolving conditions.

The DARPA DISCORD effort implements Ender’s Foundry, one of several warfighting Pace-Setting Projects (PSPs) established by the Department of War. Ender’s Foundry’s intent is to accelerate AI-enabled simulation capabilities to ensure we stay ahead of AI-enabled adversaries.

## Publications

- April 15, 2026: Special notice, due April 28, 2026. Notice 60a94bf650a84d3fb0bb524862e78401. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/60a94bf650a84d3fb0bb524862e78401/view

## Points of contact

- BAA Coordinator, DARPA-SN-26-60@darpa.mil

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