# AI Forge Program: University Research Capabilities for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Thrusts Request for Information (RFI)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/darpasn2680

- Solicitation number: DARPA-SN-26-80
- Notice type: Special notice
- Status: Closed. Deadline was June 22, 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: AC12 National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Applied Research
- First posted: June 1, 2026
- Last posted: June 1, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a077021d13f843a5aa5f0baee00b1097/view

## Description

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".

## Publications

- June 1, 2026: Special notice, due June 22, 2026. Notice a077021d13f843a5aa5f0baee00b1097. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/a077021d13f843a5aa5f0baee00b1097/view

## Points of contact

- RFI Coordinator, AIForge@darpa.mil

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