Extended reality (XR) content generation tools for flightline maintenance

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Transformational Capabilities Office at Wright-Patterson AFB is conducting market research to procure Extended Reality (XR) content generation tools for flightline maintenance. The primary objective is to develop tools that assist Air Force maintainers in comprehending and executing technical orders, particularly for non-specialist personnel. The government seeks solutions that can generate, edit, and integrate supplemental information with third-party XR applications, with a strong preference for tools leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities. Potential vendors must provide detailed descriptions of how AI algorithms will be trained and maintained to ensure accuracy with limited existing technical order data. Responses to the Request for Information (RFI) are due by 16:00 EST, 4 weeks after the SAM.gov posting, with submissions limited to 10 pages and required to be submitted electronically to specified government contacts.

The solicitation does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, and the anticipated budget range is $1-3 million for a 24-month effort. Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can include both U.S. and non-U.S. firms, with the relevant NAICS code being 541715. The government is seeking unlimited data rights, though alternative arrangements may be considered. Key technical requirements include developing hardware and operating system agnostic solutions, implementing two-factor authentication, enabling downloadable video capabilities, and creating simplified content generation processes from technical orders. Vendors will need to demonstrate their ability to create tools that can help maintainers accomplish complex technical tasks with minimal specialized training, focusing on comprehensive and user-friendly XR content generation solutions.