SAM #N0017827R3105

Comprehensive AI/ML Automation Support Services for Naval Weapon Systems

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), under the Department of the Navy, is seeking contractor support for advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) systems development, integration, testing, and sustainment for naval weapon systems. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), Intelligent Automation Division (H60) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive support services for AI/ML-enabled automation, including: - Program and project management - Systems engineering and integration - Hardware and software engineering - AI/ML algorithm development and MLOps pipelines - Cybersecurity and DevSecOps - Safety and ethical assurance for autonomous systems - Configuration and data management - Prototyping, model-making, and low-rate production - Integrated logistics support - Training and instruction - Technical and in-service engineering support - Facilities and secure storage - Labor categories include: Senior Program Manager, Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, Configuration Management Analysts, Electrical Engineers, Test Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Information System Security Specialists, Systems Administrators, Network Engineers, Logistics Specialists, Technical Specialists, Program Management Analysts, Junior Finance Analyst, Procurement Analyst - Quantities specified for labor categories (e.g., 5 Senior Software Engineers at KR-SITE, 4 Test Engineers at GOV-SITE, etc.) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Development and integration of autonomous weapon systems - MLOps pipelines and assured AI testing - Ethical AI deployment with human-in-the-loop controls, bias mitigation, and explainability - Secure facilities and classified information handling - Extensive travel to military locations - Support for urgent operational needs and rapid response - Lifecycle sustainment and digital logistics - Training for operators and maintainers, including simulation-based and mobile training - No specific products, part numbers, or OEMs are identified; the focus is on specialized technical and engineering services for AI/ML automation in naval systems.

Description

The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to support the integration of state-of-the-art automation capabilities onto current and future naval systems. The support shall encompass all technical and engineering stages of the acquisition process, from material solution analysis to technical development, development and integration, test and evaluation, and fielding of safe and innovative weapon systems. Other duties indirectly supporting these efforts include providing business operational and financial support, management and analysis support, configuration management support, IA/ML Algorithm Development support, DevSecOps support, machine learning operations support, IT Infrastructure Engineering support, cybersecurity and systems/network, software engineering, system administration, and others. Specific programs or projects to be supported under this Task Order may require tasks to be completed under one or more of these areas.

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