Disruption through Intelligent Strategies, Counter Options, and Resilient Defenses (DISCORD) Proposers Day Announcement
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Due Date
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Agency & Value
Agency
DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
Contract Value
Not provided
Codes & Classification
Solicitation Number
DARPA-SN-26-60
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
Classification Code
AC13
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), operating under the Department of Defense, has issued a Special Notice (DARPA-SN-26-60) announcing a Proposers Day for the Disruption through Intelligent Strategies, Counter Options, and Resilient Defenses (DISCORD) program. This event is scheduled for May 7, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Time at the SPA Arlington Research Collaboration Center (SPARCC), located at 4075 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, Virginia.
The primary purpose of this Proposers Day is to inform potential participants about the DISCORD program, facilitate in-depth discussions, address questions from interested parties, and provide a platform for organizations to showcase their capabilities and explore teaming opportunities. This event is particularly relevant for entities interested in advancing artificial intelligence (AI) applications within defense contexts.
The DISCORD program seeks to develop an AI-native tactics engine capable of integrating live sensor data and high-fidelity simulation to rapidly generate and adapt tactics in response to dynamic operational environments. The overarching objective is to equip commanders with a robust portfolio of diverse, adaptable strategies that can pivot in real time as conditions evolve. This initiative is a key component of Ender’s Foundry, one of several warfighting Pace-Setting Projects (PSPs) established by the Department of War, with the intent to accelerate AI-enabled simulation capabilities and maintain a strategic advantage over AI-enabled adversaries.
The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541715, which covers Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (excluding Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and is further identified by Product Service Code AC13. The contracting entity is the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), a federal office within the Department of Defense.
Interested parties are encouraged to review the notice and consider attending the Proposers Day to gain a comprehensive understanding of the program’s requirements, objectives, and anticipated deliverables. The event will also serve as a valuable networking opportunity for organizations seeking to form collaborative teams.
For further information or to address specific inquiries, potential proposers may contact the BAA Coordinator via email at [email protected]. Additional details, including attachments, can be accessed through the official SAM.gov opportunity listing at https://sam.gov/opp/60a94bf650a84d3fb0bb524862e78401/view. The notice remains active, with a response deadline set for April 28, 2026.
This opportunity is particularly suited for organizations with expertise in AI, simulation, and defense-related research and development, seeking to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in military tactics and operational resilience.