Single Source Intelligence INSCOM Technology RFI
ID: W50NH9RFIType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK INSCOM BELVOIRFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-5246, USA

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    The Department of the Army's INSCOM is seeking innovative technologies through a Single Source Intelligence Technology Request for Information (RFI) aimed at enhancing military effectiveness and U.S. national security. This RFI specifically requests unclassified white papers that focus on mature Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions, particularly in the areas of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) as they apply to Intelligence operations, including Signals Intelligence, Human Intelligence, Geospatial Intelligence, and Open-Source Intelligence. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their white papers, which should not exceed 10 pages and must be submitted via the Vulcan platform; however, submissions do not guarantee a future contract or reimbursement. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Lori Sieting at Lori.a.sieting.civ@army.mil or Nathaniel Luickcaceres at nathaniel.g.luickcaceres.mil@army.mil.

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    Lori Sieting
    Lori.a.sieting.civ@army.mil
    Nathaniel Luickcaceres
    nathaniel.g.luickcaceres.mil@army.mil
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    The Single-Source Intelligence INSCOM Technology RFI is a request from the Department of the Army's INSCOM for White Papers identifying innovative technologies that enhance military effectiveness and U.S. national security. This Request for Information (RFI) is aimed solely at gathering input on mature Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) solutions in various focus areas, primarily leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in Intelligence operations. Key areas of interest include Signals Intelligence, Human Intelligence, Geospatial Intelligence, and Open-Source Intelligence, with specific requirements outlined for each. White Papers should be unclassified, no more than 10 pages, and focus on innovative concepts rather than marketing content. Submissions must be made through the Vulcan platform, which facilitates the discovery of vendor technologies. The RFI does not guarantee a future contract or reimbursement for submissions. The submissions will undergo technical assessment leading to possible future demonstrations. Interested parties are encouraged to submit early and can contact designated technical points of contact for further guidance. Responses will be reviewed by both government and contracted personnel. This initiative underscores INSCOM's commitment to advancing capabilities through innovative partnerships.
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