SAM #FA238426SB006

AFRL Solicitation: Human-Machine Teaming AI Solutions for Command and Control (DASH Event)

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is seeking innovative research and development solutions for the Joint All Domain Persistent Adaptive Collaborative Technologies II (JADPACT II) program, with a focus on Human-Machine Teaming (HMT) and artificial intelligence (AI) for command and control (C2) decision advantage. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), including the 711 Human Performance Wing (711 HPW) and Warfighter Interactions and Readiness Division (RHW) - ABMS Cross Functional Team (AF/A57RB) - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for software solutions that demonstrate AI/automation capabilities to support battle managers - Participation in the Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming (DASH) event, specifically for the Posture and Sustain Assets (PSA) decision function - Live demonstration of software that processes dynamic data, optimizes asset posturing/readiness, and integrates with AFRL Digital Orchestrator via REST API - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on human-machine teaming, real-time decision support, and industry/warfighter collaboration - No specific hardware, OEMs, or product part numbers requested; focus is on innovative software and R&D - Maximum award per offeror is $36,000, with an estimated total program value of $216,000 - Event requires in-person participation in Las Vegas, NV, for a two-week period - Period of Performance: - Two-week live event in Las Vegas, NV, with pre-event virtual meetings and deliverables due at event conclusion

Description

BAA No. FA2384-26-S-B004, Joint All-Domain Transformational Model II Solicitation No. FA2384-26-S-B006, Decision Advantage Sprint for Human Machine Teaming (DASH) Event

The Joint All Domain Persistent Adaptive Collaborative Technologies (JADPACT) Project seeks to develop Human-Machine Teaming (HMT) concepts that leverage AI/Automation capabilities to support Battle Managers. C2 Decision Advantage events provide support for the ABMS Transformational Model decision functions and an opportunity to learn about and explore many different AI/automation approaches for Battle Management. Furthermore, the events and R&D aim to ensure warfighter involvement in the development of AI/autonomy and further identify areas where autonomy would support Battle Managers. The goal is to include industry to ensure work being done to develop and adapt the latest, cutting-edge AI/automation approaches can be leveraged and adapted to the needs of Battle Managers. This will be accomplished by seeking unique and innovative solutions to accomplish the defined technical requirements.

The Combined Joint All-Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) Campaign Plan 2030 defines decision advantage as the ability to consistently make better, timelier decisions than the adversary.  Current DAF command and control (C2) systems and processes are optimized for low intensity conflict and do not address decision advantage over the pacing challenge. Deriving effective C2 capability development toward decision advantage requires a clear understanding of what C2 decisions are.  The DAF Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) Cross Functional Team (CFT) provides a quantitative model for the Joint Warfighting Function of C2 as the Command, Plan, and Battle Management decision domains.  Each of these decision domains are decomposed in the Transformational Model for Decision Advantage (TM-DA) using model-based systems engineering which bring these C2 decisions to light in a detailed manner.

The Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming (DASH) event is tentatively scheduled for 13 July - 23 July 2026 in Las Vegas, NV. A virtual Ask Me Anything session is scheduled for 29 May 2026 at 1100 EST (Details in paragraph 2.2 of the Call).  Additional Links:DASH Event - Ask Me Anything @ 1100 EST ON 29 MAY 2026

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