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The Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) DevX Autonomy program (W911NF-26-S-0040) is a continuously reviewed open call solicitation seeking innovative autonomous and unmanned systems (AUS) solutions for the U.S. Army. The program accepts submissions on a monthly basis with cutoffs on the last day of each month through August 31, 2026.
Focus areas include autonomous platforms (ground, aerial, maritime), payloads, mission-enabling software and hardware, lethal and non-lethal capabilities, sustainment solutions, and subcomponents for unmanned systems. A distinctive feature is that submissions deemed award-ready can proceed directly to contracting without further competition.
The submission format is streamlined: a 6-minute video pitch and structured form rather than traditional lengthy proposals. This program is particularly valuable for AI startups and robotics companies developing autonomous navigation, swarm intelligence, computer vision, or AI decision-making systems for unmanned platforms.
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Return to Workspace Contract Opportunity Open Default Actions Menu Contract Opportunity Type ##### Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Contract Line Item Number ##### Jul 31, 2026 5:00 PM EDT ##### Dec 23, 2025 11:11 AM EST ##### W6QK ACC-APG DURHAM ##### AJ12 - GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY R&D SERVICES; GENERAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; APPLIED RESEARCH ##### 541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) Transformation and Training Command (T2COM) and Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) are initiating this long-term, open call solicitation for technology solutions to advance research, development, testing, procurement, and sustainment of autonomy and unmanned systems-related hardware and software solutions.
This announcement is being solicited in accordance with DFARS 212. 70 and DFARS 235. 016.
Specifically, AAL seeks to obtain solutions or potential capabilities that fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or otherwise advance the state of the art in autonomy and unmanned systems. This initiative, entitled “DevX Autonomy,” will solicit, collect, assess, and curate Autonomous Unmanned System (AUS) solutions and make those solutions available through rapid acquisition pathways.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to U.S.-based companies (large and small), traditional and nontraditional defense contractors, universities, nonprofits, research institutions, and individual developers. Foreign entities may participate subject to export controls and ITAR restrictions. Submissions are reviewed monthly with rolling awards. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typically $500,000 to $2,000,000 per award. Exact amount determined through negotiation post-selection based on scope and technical merit. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Army DevX Autonomy Open Call for Innovative Autonomous Unmanned Systems Solutions are due August 31, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Army DevX Autonomy Open Call for Innovative Autonomous Unmanned Systems Solutions is funded by U.S. Army Applications Laboratory. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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DevX Autonomy is an open-call solicitation from the Army Applications Laboratory seeking autonomous and unmanned system solutions, including AI-based perception, navigation, and multi-agent coordination for ground and aerial platforms. The program accepts proposals on rolling monthly deadlines and makes awards generally between $500,000 and $2,000,000 to small businesses and innovators developing embodied autonomy technologies.
The Army Applications Laboratory DevX Autonomy program is a continuously open solicitation seeking advanced technology solutions related to autonomy and unmanned systems for the U.S. Army. The solicitation W911NF-26-S-0040 runs from December 30, 2025 through August 31, 2026, with monthly submission cutoffs evaluated on a rolling basis. Instead of traditional written proposals, vendors submit a 6-minute video pitch describing their solution, capabilities, and readiness. Subject-matter experts assess submissions against published criteria, and approved solutions become immediately available in a repository for government-wide award consideration. The program accepts submissions in seven categories: Platforms (ground, sea, and air autonomous systems), Payloads (sensors and communications), Mission-Enabling Solutions (human-system integration and mission planning), Lethal Capabilities, Sustainment Solutions (maintenance for autonomous systems), Subcomponents (motors, sensors, controllers), and Disruptive Innovations (transformative autonomy technologies). Strong solutions can move directly into contracting pathways without further competition.
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