Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Focused Open Topic - Army SBIR

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) Focused Open Topic - Army SBIR is sponsored by U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). This DoD SBIR opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning.

It focuses on bringing valuable small business innovators to the Army and expanding the relevance of the Army SBIR Program to vendors that do not traditionally compete for SBIR contracts. Submissions must fall within specific technology areas like Automated Data Labeling, Automated Detection and Prevention, and Biometrics.

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Open Topic – Army SBIR|STTR Program Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Army SBIR, Phase I Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Open Topic Application Due Date: 01/31/2023 The U.S. Army invests $50 million in Phase II funding for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning .

The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Open Topic focuses on bringing potentially valuable small business innovators to the Army, while expanding the relevance of the Army Small Business Innovation Research Program to vendors that do not traditionally compete for SBIR contracts . As an Army SBIR Phase I opportunity , vendors can earn a maximum of $150,000 each over a three-month performance period.

While the AI/ML Open Topic accepts proposals on any technical challenge requiring an AI/ML application, submissions must fall within one of the six following technology areas: · Automated Data Labeling : Quickly curate and label data for an AI model. · Automated Detection and Prevention : Automated systemic-based control that can stop threats and predict the next attack for future prevention.

· Biometrics : Authentication as a form of identification and access control. · Natural Language Processing : Programming computers to process and analyze natural language data. · Supply Chain Resilience : Automating risks and vulnerabilities within supply chains to prevent major impacts.

· Synthetic Data Generation : Production data applicable to a given situation that cannot be obtained by direct measurement. Small businesses must deliver concepts showing commercial merit and technical feasibility by the end of the three-month performance period. Phase I submission materials include: · Five-page technical volume for down-select.

· Eight-slide commercialization plan and a template provided in the announcement. · A statement of work outlining intermediate and final anticipated deliverables during the Phase I contract period.

Post-Phase I Deliverables include: · Small Businesses: A feasibility study demonstrating the technical and commercial practicality of the concept to include an assessment of its technical readiness and potential application to military and commercial markets. · Technical Point of Contact and Transition Partner: Commitment secured from the TPOC and Transition Partner to associate with potential Phase II contracts.

Vendors must produce prototype solutions that demonstrate ease-of-use for Soldiers. Selected businesses will provide designated Army units with their technologies to receive evaluation by Soldiers. Additionally, companies must provide a technology transition and commercialization plan for the Department of Defense and commercial markets.

Companies must complete the maturation of their Phase II technologies to TRL 6/7 while producing prototypes that support further development and commercialization. The Army will evaluate each product in a realistic field environment and offer solutions to stakeholders for evaluation. Depending on Soldiers’ field assessments, firms will receive a request to update the previously delivered prototypes to meet final-design configuration.

For more information, and to submit your full proposal package, visit the DSIP Portal . Army SBIR|STTR topic page Email: Blaise. Zandoli2.

ctr@army. mil The U.S. Army invests $50 million in Phase II funding for Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning . The Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Open Topic focuses on bringing potentially valuable small business innovators to the Army, while expanding the relevance of the Army Small Business Innovation Research Program to vendors that do not traditionally compete for SBIR contracts .

As an Army SBIR Phase I opportunity , vendors can earn a maximum of $150,000 each over a three-month performance period. While the AI/ML Open Topic accepts proposals on any technical challenge requiring an AI/ML application, submissions must fall within one of the six following technology areas: · Automated Data Labeling : Quickly curate and label data for an AI model.

· Automated Detection and Prevention : Automated systemic-based control that can stop threats and predict the next attack for future prevention. · Biometrics : Authentication as a form of identification and access control. · Natural Language Processing : Programming computers to process and analyze natural language data.

· Supply Chain Resilience : Automating risks and vulnerabilities within supply chains to prevent major impacts. · Synthetic Data Generation : Production data applicable to a given situation that cannot be obtained by direct measurement. Small businesses must deliver concepts showing commercial merit and technical feasibility by the end of the three-month performance period.

Phase I submission materials include: · Five-page technical volume for down-select. · Eight-slide commercialization plan and a template provided in the announcement. · A statement of work outlining intermediate and final anticipated deliverables during the Phase I contract period.

Post-Phase I Deliverables include: · Small Businesses: A feasibility study demonstrating the technical and commercial practicality of the concept to include an assessment of its technical readiness and potential application to military and commercial markets. · Technical Point of Contact and Transition Partner: Commitment secured from the TPOC and Transition Partner to associate with potential Phase II contracts.

Vendors must produce prototype solutions that demonstrate ease-of-use for Soldiers. Selected businesses will provide designated Army units with their technologies to receive evaluation by Soldiers. Additionally, companies must provide a technology transition and commercialization plan for the Department of Defense and commercial markets.

Companies must complete the maturation of their Phase II technologies to TRL 6/7 while producing prototypes that support further development and commercialization. The Army will evaluate each product in a realistic field environment and offer solutions to stakeholders for evaluation. Depending on Soldiers’ field assessments, firms will receive a request to update the previously delivered prototypes to meet final-design configuration.

For more information, and to submit your full proposal package, visit the DSIP Portal . Army SBIR|STTR topic page Email: Blaise. Zandoli2.

ctr@army. mil Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology ASA(ALT) releases contract opportunities on an ad-hoc basis to meet Army research and development needs. Army Futures Command (AFC) releases topics during three specific solicitation periods throughout the fiscal year to address the Army’s current and anticipated war-fighting technology needs.

Army STTR follows AFC’s topic release schedule but partners with a university, federally funded research and development center, or a qualified non-profit research institution as part of their contract. Is the opportunity to establish the scientific, technical, commercial merit and feasibility of your proposed innovation. Is focused on the development, demonstration and delivery of your innovation from Phase I.

Represents the commercialization phase of the program in which the company can market their products or services developed in Phase II, either to the government or in the commercial sector. Allows small businesses to submit to Direct to Phase II applications if they performed the Phase I research through other funding sources. Provides funding to projects that require additional funding during their open Phase II contract.

A Phase II Awardee may receive one additional, sequential Phase II award to continue the work of an initial Phase II award. The sequential Phase II award has the same guideline amounts and limits as an initial Phase II award.

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (supply chain management, logistics coordination, target identifications and simulation) Advanced Materials and Manufacturing (additive manufacturing) Autonomy (unmanned systems, drones, ground vehicle capabilities) Chemical and Biological (detection, defense) Cyber (biometric authentication, secure communications) Electronics (microelectronics, Very-Large-Scale Integration (VLSI)) Electronic Warfare (jamming, spoofing) Human Performance (wearables) Immersive (augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality) Network Technologies (antennas, radio frequency, communications systems) Position, Navigation, and Timing (GPS) Power (batteries, generators) Software Modernization (high performance computing, data management and visualization) Sensors (infrared sensing) Weapons Systems (hypersonics, munitions and projectiles, directed energy)