Exploring Secure Geo-positioning Relay and Analytics Services
ID: AF25D-T007Type: BOTH
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Topic

Exploring Secure Geo-positioning Relay and Analytics Services

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: USAF

Program

Type: STTRPhase: BOTH

Topic Link

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

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https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force, is seeking proposals for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project titled "Exploring Secure Geo-positioning Relay and Analytics Services." The objective of this project is to design and demonstrate a software architecture capable of securely ingesting trustworthy geo-position data from remote devices into an IL5 environment, thereby enhancing supply chain operations through advanced predictive analytics. This initiative is crucial for improving the tracking and management of physical assets in transit globally, ultimately providing unprecedented insights into supply chain dynamics. Interested parties should note that the solicitation will be released on May 7, 2025, with applications due by June 25, 2025. For more information, please visit the official source link at DoD SBIR/STTR.

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