Trusted, Generative AI for Acquisition Process Acceleration
ID: AF242-D021Type: Phase II
Overview

Topic

Trusted, Generative AI for Acquisition Process Acceleration

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: USAF

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: Phase II

Topic Link

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

Additional Information

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

    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force, is seeking innovative solutions through the SBIR program for a project titled "Trusted, Generative AI for Acquisition Process Acceleration." The objective is to develop a customizable, AI-assisted software tool that automates repetitive tasks in the acquisition workflow, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while significantly speeding up the acquisition process. This initiative aims to address the inefficiencies of current manual contracting methods, enhancing operational efficacy in a rapidly evolving technological landscape. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by June 12, 2024, with the opportunity to demonstrate their solutions in Phase II, following a Direct-to-Phase-II approach. For more details, visit the official solicitation page at DOD SBIR/STTR.

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    The objective of AF242-D021 is to create a trusted, AI-assisted software tool that streamlines the acquisition process for the Air Force, addressing inefficiencies stemming from manual methods. The initiative requires automation of repetitive tasks, compliance standardization, scalability, and user-friendly interfaces, while ensuring the security necessary for sensitive information. This project moves directly to Phase II, where the developed solution undergoes further technical refinement and demonstrations for commercialization potential.
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