The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking proposals for the evaluation of space-enabled kill-webs. The objective of this research topic is to develop modeling and simulation capabilities that highlight the interaction between space systems and aggregations of terrestrial systems in multi-domain operations scenarios. The research aims to explore the integration of model-based systems engineering (MBSE) system representation in systems modeling language (SysML) with agent-based modeling and simulation frameworks to enable high fidelity analytical representations of the connections between system design decisions and the impact of increased space service performance on the utility of service-dependent platforms.
The solicitation is divided into three phases. In Phase I, proposers are required to define and develop a concept for a workable prototype or design that addresses the stated objective and demonstrate technical feasibility for one use case. In Phase II, the solution will employ multiple modeling and simulation frameworks, integrate methods for system representation in SysML, and incorporate multi-dimensional graph visualization and processing tools to explain complex relationships between interacting and collaborating agents in multi-domain scenarios. The evaluation of kill-webs will be carried out to compare space-enabled kill-webs with non-space-enabled kill-webs using concrete performance metrics.
Phase III focuses on the development of a strategy to transition prototype residual capabilities and incremental proliferation based on USAF/USSF requirements. The research topic falls under the Air Force branch and is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR). The application due date for this solicitation is October 18, 2023. For more information, interested parties can visit the DoD SBIR 23.3 BAA solicitation page on grants.gov.