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Mathematics of Boosting Agentic Communication (MATHBAC) Proposers Day

ID: DARPA-SN-26-59 • Type: Special Notice • Match:  85%
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Posted: April 7, 2026, 1:48 p.m. EDT
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is sponsoring a Proposers Day to provide information to potential proposers on the objectives of an anticipated Exploration Program Announcement (PA) for the Mathematics of Boosting Agentic Communication (MATHBAC) program. The Proposers Day will be held on April 21, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) in Arlington, VA. The event will be webcast for those who would like to participate remotely. Advance registration is required for attending the Proposers Day in person and viewing the webcast. Note that all times listed in this announcement and on the registration website are Eastern Time.
The goals of the MATHBAC Proposers Day are to (1) introduce the research community (industry and academia) to the MATHBAC program vision and goals; (2) explain the mechanics of a DARPA program and the milestones of this particular effort; and (3) encourage and promote teaming arrangements among potential organizations that have the relevant expertise, facilities, and capabilities for executing a research and development program responsive to the MATHBAC program goals.
Posted: March 31, 2026, 12:27 p.m. EDT
Background
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Defense Sciences Office (DSO) is sponsoring a Proposers Day to provide information to potential proposers on the objectives of an anticipated Exploration Program Announcement (PA) for the Mathematics of Boosting Agentic Communication (MATHBAC) program. The event aims to introduce the research community, including industry and academia, to the MATHBAC program vision and goals, explain the mechanics of a DARPA program, and encourage teaming arrangements among organizations with relevant expertise.

Work Details
The MATHBAC program aims to enable the next generation of Agentic Artificial Intelligence Platforms that systematically evolve to transform scientific discovery for defense. It will develop the science of AI communication by leveraging mathematics, systems, and information theory to govern how AI agents collaborate and share information. The program will focus on disentangling complex data streams to extract generalizable principles, allowing agentic platforms not only to solve complex problems but also to understand their own functioning and solutions.

DARPA encourages teaming before proposal submission and offers two options for participants: an Attendee List for sharing contact information among attendees and a Proposer Profile List where interested parties can submit a one-page profile detailing their technical competencies related to agentic AI, small science models, and mathematics/information/systems/data science theory.

Period of Performance
The Proposers Day will take place on April 21, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

Place of Performance
Arlington, VA

Overview

Agency
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) [DoD]
Response Deadline
April 13, 2026, 8:00 a.m. EDT (original: April 7, 2026, 12:00 p.m. EDT) Past Due
Posted
March 31, 2026, 12:27 p.m. EDT (updated: April 7, 2026, 1:48 p.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
PSC
AC11 - National Defense R&D Services; Department Of Defense - Military; Basic Research
Place of Performance
Arlington, VA USA
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1000 Employees
Pricing
Multiple Types Common
On 3/31/26 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued Special Notice DARPA-SN-26-59 for Mathematics of Boosting Agentic Communication (MATHBAC) Proposers Day due 4/13/26.
Primary Contact
Name
BAA Coordinator   Profile
Email
mathbac@darpa.mil
Phone
None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA) > DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCY
FPDS Organization Code
97AE-HR0011
Source Organization Code
500035490
Last Updated
April 22, 2026
Last Updated By
darpa.fbo.gov@darpa.mil
Archive Date
April 22, 2026