Compositional Learning-And-Reasoning for AI Complex Systems Engineering (CLARA)

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Defense Sciences Office is seeking innovative basic or applied research concepts for high assurance artificial intelligence systems under solicitation DARPA-PA-25-07-02. This Disruption Opportunity, issued as part of the Program Announcement for Disruptioneering, focuses on compositional learning and reasoning for complex systems engineering. The requirement is classified under NAICS 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) and PSC AC11 for NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH.

The agency intends to award Other Transaction for Prototype projects with a total value limited to $2,000,000, covering both a Phase 1 base Feasibility Study and a Phase 2 option Proof of Concept. This maximum award value includes all government funding and any proposed or required performer cost sharing. Nine attachments are associated with this solicitation, including cost buildup workbooks and several amendments.

Submissions are due by April 17, 2026. The BAA Coordinator is the designated point of contact for this research effort. All research activities fall under the departmental offices and are managed through the Defense Sciences Office to address critical disruptions in national defense technology.