SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ01-NV030

Navy SBIR Solicitation for AI/ML Tools in Additive Manufacturing

The U.S. Navy is seeking innovative research and development services from small businesses to advance additive manufacturing (AM) through artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) techniques. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy - Opportunity Details: - Solicitation under the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program - Focused on developing AI/ML and digital twin-based prototype tools for AM - Targeting optimization of materials and build parameters for structural metals, especially legacy parts with rapid production needs - Products/Services Requested: - Phase I: Concept development and validation for AI/ML and digital twin-based AM optimization (modeling, simulation, and physical testing on a single component) - Phase II: Prototype tool development and validation on multiple components and materials; demonstration of reduced fabrication time and defects; delivery of prototype tools and reports to Navy facilities - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Tools must be scalable and system-agnostic for use across the Navy manufacturing enterprise - Eligibility limited to small businesses under SBIR rules - Compliance with cybersecurity and performance standards - Proposal preparation and certification requirements - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to eligible small businesses - Place of Performance: - Work and prototype delivery at U.S. Navy affiliated facilities

Description

This solicitation seeks innovative research proposals in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning applied to Additive Manufacturing. The goal is to develop advanced AI/ML techniques to enhance additive manufacturing processes. The solicitation is open and accepting proposals with a response deadline of March 28, 2016. It includes main topic description, preface, and instructions for Phase 1. The solicitation is part of the SBIR program under the Navy agency.

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