Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) Natural Language Processing (NLP) Tool
ID: AF241-D012Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) Natural Language Processing (NLP) Tool

Agency

Department of DefenseN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTHYear: 2024

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2479915

Additional Information

https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Nov 29, 2023 12:00 AM
  2. 2
    Open Jan 3, 2024 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Next Submission Due Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Close Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program with a focus on the topic of "Mandatory Declassification Review (MDR) Natural Language Processing (NLP) Tool". The objective of this program is to find a solution that can assist the Air Force Declassification Office (AFDO) in increasing efficiencies, achieving consistency in line-by-line review and redaction of classified information, and promoting cost savings through the use of new technologies and industry best practices. The selected company will need to achieve six milestones, including refining and enhancing AI/ML models, conducting testing and evaluation, optimizing the solution, developing a user-friendly interface, completing documentation for deployment, and ensuring compliance requirements are met. The program is divided into two phases, with Phase I being a Direct-to-Phase-II (D2P2) topic, and Phase II focusing on establishing a tool for AFDO's MDR program. The ultimate goal is to incorporate the solution into AFDO's daily business processes, including transitioning reviewers to the new process, workflow incorporation, rule development, training the tool, and full deployment to an approved host location. The program references various regulations and guidelines related to security classification and declassification. The application due date for this solicitation is February 21, 2024. For more information, visit the SBIR topic link or the solicitation agency URL.

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