AI Enabled Source Selection for Contract Proposal Evaluation
ID: A254-022Type: Phase II
Overview

Topic

AI Enabled Source Selection for Contract Proposal Evaluation

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: ARMY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: Phase II

Topic Link

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

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Feb 5, 2025, 1:00 PM UTC
  2. 2
    Open Jun 12, 2025, 12:00 PM UTC
  3. 3
    Submission Due Jul 9, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
  4. 4
    Close Jul 9, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is seeking innovative software solutions through the SBIR program to enhance the evaluation and source selection processes for contract proposals. The objective is to develop a comprehensive software-as-a-service (SaaS) solution that automates and standardizes these processes, addressing challenges such as evaluator inconsistency and inefficiencies that can lead to procurement delays and protests. This initiative is crucial for accelerating the acquisition process and improving contract outcomes, with a funding opportunity of up to $2 million for Direct to Phase II proposals, which must be submitted by July 9, 2025. Interested parties should refer to the xTechIgnite competition for eligibility details and can find more information at the provided source link.

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