SBIR / STTR #OSW26TZ04-NV001

Collaborative Aided Target Recognition R&D for Multi-Domain Unmanned Systems (STTR)

The U.S. Army is seeking innovative research and development services to advance collaborative Aided Target Recognition (AiTR) systems for multi-domain unmanned platforms. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army (Contact: Jesse Jimenez) - Scope of Work: - Development of collaborative AiTR systems using advanced AI models (Vision-Language Models, Vision-Language-Action Models, State-Space Models) - Application across air, ground, and sea unmanned systems - Focus on multi-platform target disambiguation, sensor fusion, and predictive world modeling - Performance Targets: - High accuracy in target classification - Robust operation under degraded GPS/PNT conditions - Project Phases: - Phase I: Conceptual design and feasibility demonstration - Phase II: Prototype development, integration, and field demonstration on at least three heterogeneous unmanned platforms - Phase III: Dual-use applications for defense and commercial sectors (e.g., ISR, autonomous fleets, infrastructure inspection) - Unique Requirements: - Use of next-generation foundation models for AI - Eligibility under the STTR program - Compliance with technical guidelines outlined in the solicitation - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to eligible small businesses under STTR guidelines.

Description

This solicitation is for the development of collaborative aided target recognition systems utilizing next-generation foundation models for multi-domain unmanned systems. It is part of the SBIR / STTR program and focuses on advancing technology in unmanned systems across multiple domains. The solicitation includes important deadlines for questions and responses and provides contact information for the topic manager. The procurement is managed through the Department of Defense SBIR/STTR portal.

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