DARPA-SN-24-104 Geoeconomic Modeling RFI 04DEC2024.pdf
Posted: Dec. 4, 2024
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This request for information (RFI) issued by DARPA, specifically DARPA-SN-24-104, focuses on geoeconomic modeling for national security.
The RFI seeks insights into the current state of geoeconomic modeling technologies and methodologies that can enhance national security decision-making. Responses are accepted until 2:00 pm (Eastern) on December 18, 2024, with an emphasis on resubmitting any prior responses due to an extension of the deadline.
The RFI highlights three primary areas of interest:
1. The capabilities and limitations of existing geoeconomic models,
2. The quality and accessibility of data used in these models, and
3. Best practices for user interaction with modeling systems.
DARPA is particularly interested in understanding how current models—such as structured econometric models, semi-structured models, and agent-based models—perform in predicting economic activity and their integration into a broader analytical ecosystem.
The RFI outlines specific information requested from respondents regarding model types, objectives, scalability, performance metrics, data sources, accuracy, access restrictions, and user interaction strategies. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of addressing challenges related to proprietary data access and the need for innovative concepts that could significantly advance geoeconomic modeling capabilities.
The document also provides detailed submission guidelines for responses, including formatting requirements and a cover sheet with contact information. It clarifies that this RFI is solely for information gathering purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals.
DARPA may conduct follow-up workshops based on the responses received to further explore model capabilities and data availability in relation to national security applications.
The RFI seeks insights into the current state of geoeconomic modeling technologies and methodologies that can enhance national security decision-making. Responses are accepted until 2:00 pm (Eastern) on December 18, 2024, with an emphasis on resubmitting any prior responses due to an extension of the deadline.
The RFI highlights three primary areas of interest:
1. The capabilities and limitations of existing geoeconomic models,
2. The quality and accessibility of data used in these models, and
3. Best practices for user interaction with modeling systems.
DARPA is particularly interested in understanding how current models—such as structured econometric models, semi-structured models, and agent-based models—perform in predicting economic activity and their integration into a broader analytical ecosystem.
The RFI outlines specific information requested from respondents regarding model types, objectives, scalability, performance metrics, data sources, accuracy, access restrictions, and user interaction strategies. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of addressing challenges related to proprietary data access and the need for innovative concepts that could significantly advance geoeconomic modeling capabilities.
The document also provides detailed submission guidelines for responses, including formatting requirements and a cover sheet with contact information. It clarifies that this RFI is solely for information gathering purposes and does not constitute a formal solicitation for proposals.
DARPA may conduct follow-up workshops based on the responses received to further explore model capabilities and data availability in relation to national security applications.
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