Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) development processes and technologies, and pathfinder processes to identify militarily relevant technologies

This pre-solicitation notice seeks proposals for technology integration support services involving artificial intelligence, machine learning, and sensor technologies. The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground requires concept development and demonstrations to improve situational awareness using data from multiple sources in contested environments. Key requirements include developing innovative concepts to reduce analyst workload for dense urban environments and demonstrating the proposed solution at the 2023 Technical Cooperation Program Artificial Intelligence Strategic Challenge. Interested parties must respond by September 15th with their capabilities and past performance. Evaluation will consider the extent to which technical and security requirements can be met.

The solicitation does not include any set-aside designations. The effort involves work under NAICS 541690 and PSC D302. The incumbent contract was a 2019 task order and the acquisition strategy may utilize the GSA Schedule or multiple award IDIQ vehicles. The period of performance is a one year base period with three one-year options requiring 5-6 full time employees holding top secret clearances to work with classified datasets at Army facilities. Estimated value is for the four-year maximum contract term to identify militarily relevant AI and machine learning technologies.