Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #SBIR / STTR - Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning for Nitramine Recrystallization and Coating
Army SBIR Solicitation: AI/ML and Probe Technologies for Nitramine Manufacturing
Buyer
Department of the Army
Posted
November 30, 2022
Respond By
January 04, 2023
Identifier
SBIR / STTR - Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning for Nitramine Recrystallization and Coating
NAICS
541715, 541330
The Army SBIR program is seeking innovative solutions to enhance energetic manufacturing through advanced probe technologies and AI/ML algorithms, focusing on nitramine recrystallization and coating processes. - Government Buyer: - Army SBIR (U.S. Army Small Business Innovation Research program) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Development and demonstration of probe technology capable of collecting data across multiple manufacturing runs - Implementation of probes for real-time data collection during energetic manufacturing - Expansion to process control of manufacturing lines using AI/ML algorithms - Comparison of probe data with crystallization software predictions - Solutions must support dual-use (military and commercial) applications - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Integration of AI/ML for real-time process control in energetic material manufacturing - Emphasis on dual-use applicability - No specific part numbers, products, or purchase quantities provided - Period of Performance: - Phase I SBIR, up to 6 months - Estimated Value: - Up to $100,000 for Phase I
Description
The Army is seeking to develop probe technologies and machine learning algorithms to enhance energetic manufacturing processes, specifically focusing on nitramine recrystallization and coating. The project aims to demonstrate probe technology producing data over multiple manufacturing runs, implement probes during manufacturing for real-time data collection, and expand to control manufacturing lines using AI/ML. The effort includes comparing probe data with crystallization software predictions and ensuring dual-use applications. This solicitation is for a Phase I SBIR with a duration of up to 6 months and an estimated value up to $100,000.