U.S. Army DevX Autonomy Open Call Solicitation for AI-Enabled Autonomous and Robotic Systems (Discontinued)

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.

DevX Autonomy: Open Call Solicitation for Innovative AUS Solutions is sponsored by U.S. Army Applications Lab (AAL). DevX Autonomy Open Call Solicitation for Innovative AUS Solutions is a grant from the U. S. Army Applications Lab (AAL) that funds autonomous and unmanned systems solutions across hardware, software, and services to advance Army capabilities.

DevX Autonomy: Open Call Solicitation for Innovative AUS Solutions is sponsored by U.S. Army Applications Laboratory. DevX Autonomy Open Call Solicitation for Innovative AUS Solutions is a grant from the U. S. Army Applications Laboratory that funds autonomous and unmanned systems solutions for the U. S. Army through a long-term, open call solicitation.

The DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory issues a rolling Broad Agency Announcement (W911NF-23-S-0001) soliciting white papers and full proposals for foundational research aligned to ARL's essential research programs. Explicit AI and ML priorities include the Artificial Intelligence of Maneuver and Mobility (AIMM) program, autonomous ground systems, AI-enabled sensing and perception, human-autonomy teaming, reinforcement learning for tactical decision-making, and trustworthy AI for the future battlefield. The BAA supports basic and applied research relevant to the Army Modernization Priorities including next-generation combat vehicles, networked sensors, and soldier lethality. ARL's extramural program engages universities, federally funded R&D centers, nonprofit organizations, and U.S. industry of all sizes through cooperative agreements, grants, and contracts. The rolling BAA structure allows submission at any time and offers a low-friction entry point for new performers seeking long-term partnerships with the Army's principal land warfare laboratory.

The DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory Broad Agency Announcement (W911NF-23-S-0001) is ARL's primary mechanism for funding basic and applied research supporting the Army's mission, and is a rolling solicitation open until November 20, 2027. AI and machine learning are explicit priority areas, alongside cyber-physical systems and advanced learning-enabled systems. Sub-portfolio topics include computational sciences, intelligent systems and robotics, network sciences, human-autonomy teaming, and soldier cognition and performance, with robotics research spanning ground and air autonomous systems. Applicants are encouraged to contact the ARL Technical Point of Contact before submitting a white paper or full proposal.

The Army Research Laboratory Open Broad Agency Announcement W911NF-23-S-0001 is a rolling solicitation that supports fundamental and applied research across ARL's priority areas, with artificial intelligence and machine learning listed as explicit priority research areas. The BAA accepts white papers and full proposals on a rolling basis through November 20, 2027, providing extended opportunity for researchers to engage with ARL's AI and ML research agenda. Priority research areas include AI for autonomy and decision-making in contested operational environments, computer vision and multimodal AI for ground combat, machine learning for sensor fusion, AI-enabled situational awareness, networked AI for distributed operations, and human-AI teaming for soldier systems. ARL also supports AI for cybersecurity, predictive maintenance for Army platforms, and AI-driven materials discovery. Proposals are evaluated on technical merit and alignment with Army modernization priorities.