REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) – WEAPON AUTONOMY APPLICATION FOR HELICOPTERS (WAAH) – LABELED ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TRAINING DATA FROM THE AIR TO SURFACE PERSPECTIVE
ID: N0016425SNB37Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

NAICS

Custom Computer Programming Services (541511)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEFENSE-RELATED ACTIVITIES; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC33)

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https://sam.gov/opp/02533233ce2d46fab92f308820a3b878/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NSWC Crane, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the Weapon Autonomy Application for Helicopters (WAAH), focusing on labeled artificial intelligence training data from an air-to-surface perspective. This initiative aims to gather insights and capabilities related to the development of AI training data that can enhance the autonomy of helicopter operations, which is critical for advancing military aviation technology. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with this opportunity, and for further inquiries, they may contact Derek S. Perry at derek.s.perry2.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 812-381-5304.

    Point(s) of Contact
    DEREK S. PERRY
    (812) 381-5304
    derek.s.perry2.civ@us.navy.mil
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