Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #DAF26BZ01-NV500
U.S. Space Force Solicitation: Autonomous Space Cargo Network (ASCN) with AI-Driven Logistics and Digital Twin Integration
Buyer
United States Air Force
Posted
February 01, 2017
Respond By
March 30, 2017
Identifier
DAF26BZ01-NV500
NAICS
541715, 541330, 541690
This opportunity seeks innovative solutions for the U.S. Space Force to modernize space cargo logistics through an Autonomous Space Cargo Network (ASCN): - Government Buyer: - Department of War (DoW), U.S. Space Force, Office of the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Operations, Cyber, and Nuclear (SF/S4O) - Managed in coordination with Space Systems Command (SSC), USTRANSCOM, and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of an ASCN leveraging Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) - AI-driven cargo management and logistics automation - Digital twin integration for real-time modeling and simulation - Cybersecure logistics frameworks for space mobility - Project Phases: - Phase I: Conceptual design and functional prototyping (Technology Readiness Level 3-4) - Phase II: Full-scale prototype development and operational demonstration (TRL 5-6) - Phase III: Deployment in USSF operations and commercialization (TRL 7-9) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Integration with military and commercial space logistics - Emphasis on autonomous, AI-enabled, and cybersecure systems - Solutions must support both government and commercial space launch and distribution hubs - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or quantities are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Space Joint Movement Complex (SJMC) - Space Launch facilities - Distribution Hubs - United States Air Force offices
Description
This solicitation is part of the SBIR program and focuses on developing an autonomous space cargo network utilizing AI-driven logistics automation and digital twin integration for space mobility. The solicitation is managed by the United States Air Force under the command SSC. It supports multiple phases including Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 2S. The solicitation was posted on February 1, 2017, with a response deadline of March 30, 2017.