Request for Information (RFI) for Transformational Model – Battle Management Perceive Actionable Entity (PAE) Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine-Teaming (DASH)
ID: RHW-25-01Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2384 USAF AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND AFRL PZL AFRL RAKHWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/041ba08481c14cd49a4644e734c58934/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) for the Transformational Model – Battle Management Perceive Actionable Entity (PAE) Decision Advantage Sprint, aimed at enhancing Human-Machine-Teaming capabilities in command and control (C2) systems. The RFI seeks innovative solutions to improve decision-making processes in contemporary combat environments, focusing on automation to gain decision advantages over adversaries. This initiative is critical for refining military effectiveness in rapidly evolving scenarios, with a PAE DASH event scheduled for March-April 2025, where selected participants will demonstrate their software solutions. Interested parties are encouraged to submit unclassified responses detailing their capabilities and relevant use cases, while ensuring the protection of proprietary information. For further inquiries, contact Lt Col Timothy Wintch at timothy.wintch@us.af.mil or Dr. Elizabeth Frost at elizabeth.frost.7@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lt Col Timothy Wintch, ABMS CFT (AF/A57RB)
    timothy.wintch@us.af.mil
    Dr. Elizabeth Frost, 711 HPW/RHTWC
    elizabeth.frost.7@us.af.mil
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    Full RFI with images and diagrams.pdf
    The Department of Air Force is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Transformational Model – Battle Management Perceive Actionable Entity (PAE) Decision Advantage Sprint for advanced Human-Machine-Teaming capabilities. The aim is to gather insights on enhancing command and control (C2) systems under contemporary combat conditions. This RFI serves informational and planning purposes only, and does not solicit proposals or guarantee future RFPs. The Transformational Model outlines the decision-making process in C2 environments, factoring in critical assumptions about operational environments. It seeks innovative solutions to support decision advantages over peers, particularly through automation in battle management decisions. A PAE DASH event is planned for March-April 2025, allowing selected participants to demonstrate their software that enhances decision-making quality and speed. Interested parties must submit unclassified responses detailing their capabilities in relation to PAE functions, technical challenges, and relevant use cases. The RFI underscores the importance of proprietary information protection and encourages participation for further collaboration on future C2 capabilities. Overall, the intent is to refine decision-making processes critical for military effectiveness in rapidly evolving scenarios.
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