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Bordeaux Program Solicitation

Department of Defense · DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) · Solicitation · DARPA-PS-26-20

posted 2 March 2026 · closed 15 May 2026 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AC13 · 8 postings

Summary

The Department of Defense, via DARPA, is soliciting proposals for the Bordeaux Program to conduct research on cyber security performance in artificial intelligence over a 36‑month period. The program is structured into a startup phase and two subsequent phases, with multiple awards anticipated to advance AI security capabilities.

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