ADVANCED TRACKING ARCHITECTURES USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) (ATA-AI)
ID: FA875020S7018Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8750 AFRL RIKROME, NY, 13441-4514, 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; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Sep 15, 2020, 11:16 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jul 16, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Not available
Description

Presolicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is seeking services for Advanced Tracking Architectures using Artificial Intelligence (AI) (ATA-AI). This service is typically used for research and development in defense, specifically in the area of applied research and exploratory development. The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFRL - Rome Research Site, AFRL/Information Directorate in Rome, NY is the federal agency responsible for this procurement. The BAA announcement number is FA8750-20-S-7018. For more details, please refer to the attached document.

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Jun 25, 2024, 1:44 PM UTC
Amendment 2 to BAA FA8750-20-S-7018 republishes the original announcement with updated information, including the extension of the FY22 white paper date and revisions to technology requirements and proposal formatting. The total funding for this Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is approximately $49 million, targeting innovative technologies for Next Generation Target Tracking architectures utilizing AI and ML. Eligible offerors must submit white papers by specified deadlines, with submission accepted until September 30, 2025, but foreign participation is prohibited.
Mar 28, 2024, 7:16 AM UTC
This document is an amendment to BAA FA8750-20-S-7018, republishing the original announcement and incorporating previous amendments. The amendment includes changes to the white paper submission dates, pre-proposal communication language, technology requirements, and other sections of the announcement. The BAA is open until September 30, 2025, and seeks innovative technologies for next-generation target tracking architectures using AI and ML.
Mar 28, 2024, 7:16 AM UTC
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) by the Department of the Air Force seeks white papers for research and development of technologies and techniques for Next Generation Target Tracking architectures. The BAA has an estimated funding of $49 million and multiple awards are anticipated. The BAA is open until September 30, 2025, with suggested submission dates for white papers.
Jun 25, 2024, 1:44 PM UTC
The Department of the Air Force is announcing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for innovative research in Next Generation Target Tracking architectures utilizing AI and ML, with submissions accepted until September 30, 2025, and a total estimated funding of approximately $49M. The initiative encourages white papers focusing on various technological areas that enhance target tracking capabilities, and proposal submissions will occur in a two-step process, whereby only invited proposals will be considered after an initial review of white papers. This BAA is not open to foreign participation, and interested offerors must comply with specified eligibility and proposal guidelines.
AMENDMENT 4 to BAA FA8750-20-S-7018 increases the ceiling value to $99M and makes various updates and changes to the BAA, including references to BetaSAM being updated to SAM, updated funding and award ranges, and updates to language and sections throughout the BAA. The BAA is seeking proposals for research and development of innovative technologies and techniques for Next Generation Target Tracking architectures that leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Amendment 4 to BAA FA8750-20-S-7018 increases the ceiling funding to $99 million and updates various sections of the announcement, including the individual award range which is set between $450K and $65M. The BAA remains open for white paper submissions until September 30, 2025, seeking innovative technologies for Next Generation Target Tracking that utilize AI and ML. The announcement specifies eligibility requirements, submission instructions, and evaluation criteria for prospective offerors.
Mar 28, 2024, 7:16 AM UTC
AMENDMENT 5 to BAA FA8750-20-S-7018 updates the Pre-Proposal Communication language and provides information on the technology requirements and funding for the BAA. The BAA seeks innovative technologies and techniques for Next Generation Target Tracking architectures using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. The BAA has an estimated funding of approximately $99M and multiple awards are anticipated.
Jun 25, 2024, 1:44 PM UTC
Amendment 5 to BAA FA8750-20-S-7018 updates the Pre-Proposal Communication language, but no other changes were made. The Broad Agency Announcement seeks white papers for innovative technologies in Next Generation Target Tracking architectures using AI and ML, with an estimated funding of approximately $99 million, allowing for multiple awards. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. participation, and all proposals must follow specific submission guidelines, including a white paper format and compliance with federal regulations related to human subject research and export controls.
Mar 28, 2024, 7:16 AM UTC
This document is an amendment to a broad agency announcement (BAA) regarding research and development of next-generation target tracking technologies. The amendment includes various changes and updates to the original announcement, such as updated references, changes to proposal formatting language, and updates to provisions. The BAA provides funding for research projects, with individual awards ranging from $450K to $65M.
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