AI/ML-Enhanced Risk Management Framework
ID: AF252-D010Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

AI/ML-Enhanced Risk Management Framework

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: USAF

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/topics/11904

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/solicitation-documents/active-solicitations
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking proposals for the development of an AI/ML-Enhanced Risk Management Framework (RMF) software application, aimed at automating the RMF process necessary for achieving Authority To Operate (ATO) for government software and hardware products. The objective is to streamline the current RMF process, which is heavily reliant on manual efforts, by leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance data-driven decision-making and risk assessment capabilities. This initiative is critical as the DoD faces increasing cyber threats and the need for timely risk management, with a focus on integrating the new platform with existing DoD systems. Proposals are due by May 21, 2025, and interested parties can find more information and submit their applications through the provided links.

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