Information Innovation Office (I2O) Office-Wide

US · VA DARPA - Information Innovation Office (I2O) grant open #HR001126S0001

Response due Nov 30, 2026 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

DARPA's Information Innovation Office (I2O) has posted an office-wide synopsis solicitation covering broad research and development opportunities across I2O's portfolio. The solicitation serves as an umbrella notice for I2O programs, signaling potential funding opportunities in information science, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and related advanced research areas. As a synopsis/broad agency announcement-style posting, it allows DARPA to receive white papers or proposals across a wide range of I2O research thrusts. The long open-to-close window (approximately one year) is typical of office-wide BAA structures used by DARPA.

What they want

This is an office-wide synopsis posted by DARPA's Information Innovation Office (I2O). It serves as a standing, umbrella solicitation covering the full range of I2O research programs and interests. Respondents may submit proposals or white papers aligned with I2O's research mission areas, which typically include artificial intelligence, machine learning, cybersecurity, data analytics, human-machine teaming, and advanced information systems. The solicitation number HR001126S0001 identifies it as a FY2026 I2O office-wide vehicle.

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal portal (grants.gov); specific submission instructions to be detailed in individual program solicitations under this office-wide umbrella.

Risks & flags

Extremely broad scope with minimal technical detail — specific program requirements and evaluation criteria are not disclosed in this synopsis, making competitive positioning difficult without further program-level solicitations.
One-year open window is standard for DARPA BAAs but may obscure actual funding timelines and priority areas.

Market context

inferred from NAICS

R&D in Physical, Engineering, Life Sciences (except Nanotech & Biotech)

NAICS 541715

US market size: $95B
Typical award: $100K – $50M+

Typical buyers

DoDNSFNIHNASADOE

Commonly required

DCAA-compliant accountingITARCMMC L2

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Due Nov 30

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