Catapult Challenge: Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Multi-Platform Product Family Architecture
ID: N254-C01Type: BOTH
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Catapult Challenge: Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Multi-Platform Product Family Architecture

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Agency: DODBranch: NAVY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTH

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https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking proposals from small businesses for the Catapult Challenge: Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Multi-Platform Product Family Architecture under the SBIR program. The objective is to develop a multi-platform architecture that integrates key warfighting capabilities, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithms, across various Navy platforms to enhance the effectiveness and reduce costs associated with ASW operations. This initiative is crucial for improving the Navy's undersea warfare capabilities, ensuring interoperability among different systems, and addressing the challenges posed by divergent system architectures. Proposals are due by November 20, 2024, with the opportunity currently open for submissions starting October 23, 2024. Interested parties can find more information and submit proposals through the official SBIR website at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.

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