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SOURCES SOUGHT – Technologies for Automation/Optimized Search and Track Functions

DEPT OF DEFENSE H8240826SS-AI4AOSTF
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Jan 23, 2026
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Contract Opportunity Analysis

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is conducting a sources sought announcement to identify innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled technologies for automating and optimizing search and track functions, particularly for electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensors on Special Operations Forces (SOF) platforms like the AC-130J Ghostrider. The objective is to enhance operational efficiency, reduce crew workload, and improve mission outcomes across various crewed and uncrewed SOF platforms utilizing EO/IR sensors. Interested parties are encouraged to submit white papers detailing their capabilities, including a Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) estimate for integration efforts, with responses due by the expiration of the announcement. For inquiries, contact Elise Rankin at elise.m.rankin.civ@socom.mil, referencing announcement number H9240826SS-AI4AOSTF.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedDec 9, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineJan 23, 2026
expiryArchive DateFeb 7, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
US SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM)
Office
HQ USSOCOM

Point of Contact

Name
Elise Rankin

Place of Performance

Tampa, Florida, UNITED STATES

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