Automated Assessment and Adaptive Training for Simulated Fire Support Coordination
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The Department of the Navy’s SBIR topic for the Marine Corps seeks a scenario-based fire support training solution that can automatically assess individual performance and adapt instruction without an instructor in the loop. The work calls for a simulated Fire Support Team training capability focused first on a FiST lead, with embedded assessment, adaptive scenario or remediation logic, and readable performance data for instructors, then a path to expand the approach to additional FiST roles. It emphasizes use of standard federated simulation protocols such as DIS and HLA RPR FOM, and the evaluation plan should validate assessment quality and training effectiveness. Phase I is to develop the concept and prototype approach, Phase II is to deliver a working prototype and validation materials, and the solicitation opens May 6, 2026 and closes June 3, 2026 under solicitation number 26.BZ and opportunity number DON26BZ01-NV032.