Synopsis

Notice of Temporary Pause: Information Innovation Office (I2O) Office-Wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Action: Temporary Pause of Submissions Effective Date: 9 June 2026 at 5:00 PM ET Estimated Duration: Approximately 2-weeks, 22 June 2026 THIS BAA TEMPORARY PAUSE HAS BEEN EXTENDED. THE GOVERNMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTING ANY ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS UNDER THIS BAA UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. Effective 9 June 2026, the Information Innovation Office (I2O) Office-Wide BAA is temporarily paused. This pause is necessary to accommodate internal organizational changes, which includes an update to the I2O office name and a realignment of strategic priorities. Over the next few weeks, the Government will refine and update the BAA requirements to accurately reflect these new operational priorities. Submission Guidance During the Pause: Please be advised of the following instructions regarding proposal submissions during this period: • Abstract Submissions: Abstract submissions will NOT be accepted during this temporary pause. Abstracts received prior to this announcement remain under review. • Encouraged Submissions: Proposers who have received explicit, written encouragement from the Government to submit a full proposal may continue to submit during this pause. A future amendment will be published on SAM.gov to announce the resumption of this BAA.
Response Date	Nov 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Posting Date	Nov 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM EST
Archive Date	Dec 30, 2026 12:00:00 AM EST
Award Ceiling	N/a
Award Floor	N/a
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants	Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Info on Eligibility:	All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. See the Eligibility Information section of the BAA for more information.

Additional Information

Agency Name	DARPA - Information Innovation Office
Link to Additional Information:	SAM.gov Contract Opportunities
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 703-696-2258

CFDA Program(s)

• 12.910: Research and Technology Development