SBIR / STTR #DAF26BX02-NV501

SBIR Solicitation: Resilient Voice-Enabled AI Assistant for Autonomous Logistics Command and Control

The Department of the Air Force and U.S. Space Force are seeking innovative solutions for advanced logistics and sustainment technologies through the SBIR program. - Solicitation covers multiple topics, with a focus on a resilient, voice-enabled AI assistant for autonomous logistics command and control in contested environments. - The AI assistant must support hands-free operation of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) and logistics systems. - Key technical requirements include: - Secure, edge-deployable voice-command interfaces - Resilient speech-to-text and intent recognition optimized for high-noise, disconnected, and contested settings - Edge-native operation for rapid, reliable performance - Integration with UGV autonomy middleware and operational C2 interfaces - Mission-specific training, field trials, and interoperability testing - Authority to Operate (ATO) alignment for operational transition - The SBIR Phase I award is up to $150,000 for a 3-6 month feasibility and design effort, with anticipated follow-on prototype and operational transition phases. - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to small businesses specializing in AI, voice technology, and autonomous systems. - Other SBIR topics include wide-field-of-view EO payloads for space domain awareness, context-aware authentication frameworks, multi-domain spaceport site selection, and maritime repurposing of offshore infrastructure for launch-vehicle recovery. - Place of performance and delivery is associated with federal entities: Department of the Air Force, U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, Air Force Research Laboratory, and related offices.

Description

This solicitation seeks the development of a resilient voice-enabled artificial intelligence assistant to support autonomous logistics command and control in contested environments. The project aims to enhance operational capabilities through advanced AI and voice technology. The solicitation is part of the Department of War's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and is managed by the United States Air Force (USAF). The response deadline for proposals is April 20, 2023.

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