SBIR / STTR #DAF26BZ05-NV027

SBIR Solicitation: Brain-Inspired AI R&D with Low SWAP for DoD Applications

This opportunity is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command for brain-inspired artificial intelligence (AI) research and development: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) - Points of contact: Mark Zappavigna and Sean Sisti - Scope of Work: - Research and development services to design and integrate neural architectures inspired by the human neocortex - Emphasis on creating brain-inspired AI systems with low Size, Weight, and Power (SWAP) requirements for Department of Defense applications - Includes Phase I feasibility studies, Phase II prototype development, and potential Phase III transition to military autonomous systems and commercial sectors (robotics, healthcare) - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or part numbers; the focus is on innovative R&D services - Deliverables include conceptual designs, feasibility demonstrations, prototype systems, and transition plans - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solutions must integrate multiple neural network models into unified architectures for enhanced cognitive capabilities and efficiency - Hardware and software must be optimized for minimal SWAP - Compliance with cybersecurity standards (CMMC) and foreign risk evaluation is required - Technical data rights and transition to both military and commercial applications are emphasized - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to small businesses with relevant expertise

Description

This solicitation is for integrating neural architectures for brain-inspired artificial intelligence with low size, weight, and power (SWAP) requirements. It is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program managed by the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC). The solicitation is currently in pre-release status, with a start date of January 21, 2024, and an end date of December 21, 2024. Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached documents and monitor for updates. The solicitation includes a question deadline of February 15, 2024.

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