Due Date: 22 April 2021
Description: IWTSD has opened BAA 21S4370 to solicit concepts for innovative research and development projects. All Phase 1 Quad Chart submissions are due no later than 22-APR-2021 by 3 PM (1500) Eastern time. This is an Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate (IWTSD) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) [formerly CTTSO].
Opportunities
Due Date: 13 April 2021
Description: STRIKEWERX project aims to revolutionize B-52 air refueling training: Help the Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) develop a state-of-the-art training that allows pilots to accomplish mid-air refueling in the B-52 bomber.
Due Date: 30 March 2021
Description: Soldier Robotic Controller Program Overview: The Department of Defense (DoD) seeks commercial solutions for prototyping and fielding of a Soldier Robotic Controller (SRoC) capable of controlling multiple types of robotic platforms including both air and ground-based unmanned systems.
Due Date: 18 June 2021
Description: The Army seeks a standardized, open architecture, non-proprietary SDR that may be configured to adapt to various waveforms, frequency bands, bandwidths, and modes of operation to support tactical, terrestrial communications requirements on the battlefield. Specifically, they aim to identify and source interoperable, platform-agnostic solutions to encourage innovation and economies of scale. Current Army tactical SDRs exhibit proprietary hardware and software integration by a single vendor, which reduces potential waveform innovation and competitive pricing for future enhancements and upgrades.
Due Date: Feb 09, 2022
Description: The Army Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C), in collaboration with the Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) is seeking demonstrations for commercial technologies to foster innovative and transformative Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities relevant to the following areas of AI technological exploration:
Due Date: Mar 26, 2021
Description: White papers are sought to satisfy the U.S. Army RCCTO’s requirements for a prime contractor to drive the development of materials and processes to prototype Thermal Protection Systems (TPSs) in support of the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW). The TPS prototypes are required to protect the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) from heat induced during hypersonic flight, working as a thermal insulator, aerodynamic body, and structural component.
Due Date: 23 March 2021
Description: The newest topic for Tech Tuesday has been released! SOFWERX and USSOCOM are searching for transformational technology in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) for the Warfighter.
Focus Areas
1. AI/ML for Corporate (with emphasis on corporate process automation of digital and physical tasks— typically back-office administrative and financial activities)
2. AI/ML for Warfighting (with emphasis on Maneuver, Intelligence, Mission Command, and Effects)
3. AI/ML for Personnel (with emphasis on staffing, assignments, recruiting, training, assessment, medical, etc.
Due Date: 31 May 2021
Description: The purpose of this request for information (RFI) is to solicit technologies from private industry, government research, and development (R&D) organizations, and academia for inclusion in an upcoming capability demonstration and experimentation event focused on Modernizing Combat Planning and Operations by Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) and Extended Reality (XR) Technologies.
Due Date: 19 April 2021
Description: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR THE SUBMISSION OF WHITE PAPERS ONLY for innovative technologies that accelerate the attainment of critical technologies. In this context, innovative means any new technology, process, or business practice, or any new application of existing technology, process, or business practice that contributes to enhancing the Intelligence and Security Command’s (INSCOM) military effectiveness and sustaining global peace and U.S. national security.
Due Date: 19 April 2021
Description: INSCOM has identified the following technology requirement for which we are requesting White Papers from Industry on Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions relevant to the below Focus Areas and requirements. Focus area details are below; please submit responses to the Request for Information (RFI) in Vulcan.
Due Date: 9 April 2021
Description: AFWERX is seeking diverse industry partnerships and engagement to identify key technology sectors under the Smart Spacecraft campaign, that if “primed” by government engagement, could advance US national security and economic interests. This campaign is part of the Space Prime initiative.
Due Date: 8 April 2021
Description: AFWERX seeks diverse industry partnerships and engagement to identify key technology sectors that could support the Onshore Design and Manufacturing of microelectronics in the US. This focus also includes enabling/supportive efforts in test and quantifiable assurance. If “primed” by government engagement, this research topic could advance US national security and economic interests.
Due Date: Mar 13, 2021
Description: The Joint C-sUAS Office (JCO) is seeking information regarding the current capabilities of industry for ground based C-sUAS for low collateral effects. This is only a request for white papers at this time to identify the state of industry to inform the JCO and future requirement documents across the Department of Defense. There are no planned procurements of equipment at this time.
Due Date: 5 April 2022
Description: This is a solicitation for parties interested in participating in projects sought by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Program Manager Special Programs (PMSP) for the state-of-the-art technologies and capabilities for the Next Generation Identification and Awareness Initiative (NGIA).
Due Date: 6 April 2021
Description: Do you have ideas on how to solve the critical energy issues America faces? Ideas that involve technology which is so high-risk that it can’t get support, but so potentially high-impact that it should? ARPA-E has issued an OPEN Funding Opportunity Announcement (OPEN FOA) to address these unique questions/concepts.