Large Language Model (LLM) Course of Action Analysis (COAA)
ID: A244-065Type: Phase II
Overview

Topic

Large Language Model (LLM) Course of Action Analysis (COAA)

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: ARMY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: Phase II
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Aug 13, 2024, 8:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Open Aug 28, 2024, 8:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Submission Due Oct 1, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC
  4. 4
    Close Oct 1, 2024, 12:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is seeking proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program focused on the development of a Large Language Model (LLM) Course of Action Analysis (COAA). This opportunity allows for Direct to Phase II submissions with a funding amount of up to $2,000,000 for an 18-month performance period, aimed at enhancing intelligent process automation for mission command and intelligence by effectively sorting Open-Source data and Publicly Available Information. The research will explore Boyd’s OODA Loop to identify disruptive courses of action in multi-domain environments, ultimately enabling warfighters to achieve strategic advantages. Interested parties must submit their proposals by October 1, 2024, with additional documentation required to demonstrate technical feasibility and a commercialization plan for both DOD and commercial markets.

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Oct 28, 2024, 6:22 PM UTC
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