SAM #110926-2

Air Force Market Research on AI and Machine Learning for Autonomous Cislunar Space Operations

The Department of the Air Force is gathering industry input on AI and machine learning for autonomous operations in cislunar space. - Purpose: Explore the potential use of Artificial Intelligence (called Super Intelligence, or SI, in the notice) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms to support autonomous space vehicle operations in the cislunar environment. - Potential use of responses: Inform future Department of the Air Force requirements and possible studies to mature operational concepts. - Procurement status: This is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research, not a request for proposals or a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. - Products and quantities: No specific products, vendors, quantities, or defined services are identified. - Response costs: Responses are voluntary, and the Government will not reimburse costs for preparing or submitting them.

Description

(U) The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is seeking market research information on the potential utility of Artificial Intelligence (AI) (hereafter referred to as Super Intelligence (SI)) and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms in support of the autonomous operation of space vehicles (SVs) in the cislunar environment. This information may be used to inform the potential development of DAF requirements for future cislunar space systems.

(U) Based on the market information collected with this RFI and all other sources of information relevant to the effort DAF may invest in future studies to mature operationally relevant concepts. Failure to respond to this RFI may result in loss of the ability to participate in future study contracts for this mission area.

(U) This RFI does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), and industry should not construe it as a commitment by the Government. In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) provision 15.101, Early Exchanges with Industry, be advised that this is only an RFI, and does not obligate the Government to reimburse any cost associated with preparation and/or submission of a RFI response. This RFI does not guarantee that the Government will issue an RFP or award a contract to provide these supplies or services.

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