This Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) was awarded by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), a major command within the U.S. Navy, to Edge Case Research Inc., a small business contractor. The contract is part of the SeaPort Next Generation (SeaPort-NxG) multiple award vehicle and has a total ceiling value of $4 billion with a period of performance through January 1, 2029.
The contract aims to procure a broad range of research, development, testing, evaluation, and advisory services related to autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics. This includes prototype development, safety case assessments, independent validation testing, and subject matter expertise to ensure ethical and secure AI system design for defense, aerospace, and space applications. Task orders may be issued to Edge Case Research and other prime contractors under this IDIQ to rapidly deliver capabilities to the Navy and its SYSCOM partners, such as the Naval Air Systems Command, in areas like automated image classification for intelligence analytics.
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