Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C) - Transformative Artificial Intelligence Research and Applications Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)
ID: W52P1J-21-B-AI2CType: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4MM USA JOINT MUNITIONS CMDROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-5000, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/a09c628f39074bd8a042b74dfde7c785/view
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    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE ARMY is seeking artificial intelligence research and development whitepapers and proposals to support new technologies and translational research-based approaches. The service/item being procured is artificial intelligence research and development. This procurement is typically used for the identification, alignment, and exploitation of basic, applied, and advanced research and technology.

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    Mark Martinez
    mark.martinez2.civ@mail.mil
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    AI2C BAA W52P1J-21-B-AI2C_7 SEP 21.pdf
    The U.S. Army Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C) is seeking research proposals in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) that align with their priority areas of interest, including autonomous platforms, AI algorithms and machine learning, AI-based decision making, analysis and human-machine interfaces, data visualization and synthetic environments, assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT), sensing, communications and networks, internet of things (IoT), and human performance. Proposals will be evaluated based on scientific merit, contribution to the Army mission, applicant capabilities, and past performance. The selected proposals will be awarded based on the availability of funds.
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