Theater Naval Wargame for Strategy Refinement
ID: N242-087Type: BOTH
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Topic

Theater Naval Wargame for Strategy Refinement

Agency

Department of DefenseN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTHYear: 2024

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2608103

Additional Information

https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/
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    Description

    The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program with a focus on the topic of "Theater Naval Wargame for Strategy Refinement". The objective of this solicitation is to develop an embedded capability that enables realistic theater-level naval wargaming within tactical and strategic systems used by theater commands and combatants. The wargame should model the probabilistic nature of warfighting capabilities, reflect crew proficiency and improvements, and track deployed munitions and combatant status. The wargaming framework should support self-guided proficiency development, multi-player wargames, single-player wargames versus artificial-intelligence opponents, and management for in-person wargaming. The initial transition target for the gaming Theater Naval Wargame would focus on Undersea Warfare and be included in future builds of AN/UYQ-100 and AN/SQQ-89 systems. The project will be conducted in two phases, with Phase I focusing on concept development and feasibility demonstration, and Phase II involving the development and delivery of a prototype wargame. The Phase II effort may involve access to classified data. The ultimate goal is to transition the technology for Navy use and potentially leverage it for commercial strategic gaming products. The solicitation is open until June 12, 2024. For more information, visit the SBIR topic link or the solicitation agency website.

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