The DARPA Information Innovation Office (I2O) requests information on potential performers for classified CSO R&D. Specifically, this RFI seeks information on potential performers who have the capability to rapidly develop state-of-the-art CSO technologies responsive to current and emerging cyber threats, and who have either of the following:

• personnel2 currently holding security clearances and facilities3 cleared to receive, store, and process CSO information at multiple levels of classification, or

• personnel and facilities eligible to receive clearances.

Depending on the nature of the information to be provided, responses may be classified or unclassified. Classified materials must be submitted in accordance with the guidelines outlined herein.

DARPA does not plan to respond to submissions other than to confirm receipt. However, in some cases, DARPA may request additional information and/or facilitate exchanges on aparticular area of CSO. If classified discussions are necessary, DARPA will contact the applicable Point(s) of Contact identified on the response to make arrangements.

Respondents to previous versions of this RFI (e.g., DARPA-SN-15-46), who satisfy the requirements listed above, are encouraged to respond to this RFI to ensure that DARPA possesses current information.