Army AI Innovation Institute (A2I2)
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG ADELPHIADELPHI, MD, 20783-1197, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/b1efbf2c773245d8ac740428f4c33166/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM-ARL), is seeking innovative research and development proposals focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) under the 2023 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA). The initiative aims to enhance command and control (C2) capabilities and leverage large pre-trained models (LPTMs) to improve military operations, including situational awareness and AI-enabled decision-making in complex environments. Interested parties are invited to submit white papers by January 31, 2025, detailing their research approaches and expected outcomes, with successful submissions potentially leading to cooperative agreements based on scientific merit. For further inquiries, contact Shanna Dellinger at shanna.dellinger.civ@army.mil or A2I2@army.mil.

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    Shanna Dellinger
    shanna.dellinger.civ@army.mil
    A2I2@army.mil
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    The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM-ARL) issued a special notice regarding research and development proposals focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) under the 2023 Broad Agency Announcement. The initiative seeks innovative solutions to enhance command and control (C2) and utilize large pre-trained models (LPTMs) for military applications. Key areas of interest include improving situational awareness, battlespace information, AI-enabled decision-making, and human-AI integration. The goal is to support military operations in increasingly complex environments and ensure soldiers can access and utilize critical information effectively. Interested parties are invited to submit white papers by January 31, 2025, outlining their research approaches, expected outcomes, and timelines. Proposals must align with responsible AI principles, promoting ethical and trustworthy AI deployment. Successful submissions may lead to cooperative agreements with the Army based on scientific merit and alignment with Army missions, fostering collaboration between government, academia, and industry.
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