Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #DAF26BZ01-DV005
US Air Force SBIR Solicitation: AI Framework for Multimodal Scene Construction and Data Generation
Buyer
Air Force Materiel Command
Posted
April 05, 2026
Respond By
June 02, 2026
Identifier
DAF26BZ01-DV005
NAICS
541715, 541330
This opportunity invites small businesses to propose solutions for the US Air Force's AI framework for multimodal scene construction and data generation under the SBIR program. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Research, development, and delivery of an AI framework capable of constructing geo-specific, multimodal synthetic scenes (RF and EO/IR) - Prototype software must be compatible with simulation tools such as Xpatch and FLITES - Integration of geospatial, temporal, and environmental data for realistic scene generation - Demonstration of improved AI/ML model performance in geolocation, ATR, and scene understanding - Coordination of proof-of-concept demonstrations and planning for transition to Phase III commercialization - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solution must support trusted AI and autonomy modernization priorities - Emphasis on compatibility with existing Air Force simulation tools - Focus on synthetic data generation for AI/ML training and autonomous systems - No explicit product line items, part numbers, or purchase quantities specified - Place of Performance: - US Air Force Materiel Command (contracting office) - Region-of-interest on Earth (for scene generation)
Description
This solicitation is for the development of an AI framework for multimodal scene construction and data generation. It is part of the SBIR program for the US Air Force, specifically under the AFMC command. The solicitation is open and accepting questions, with a question and answer period and a response deadline. Multiple attachments provide detailed instructions and relevant information for submission.