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On November 27, the Army Contracting Command – Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) released a draft request for proposal (RFP) for Artificial Intelligence and Software at Pace (AIS@P). Feedback and responses are due by 10:00 a.m. Eastern on January 6, 2025.
This Draft RFP is open to all business types. It is issued for the purpose of developing a viable solicitation that will best communicate the Government’s requirements to industry through this exchange of information. Responses to this Draft RFP are voluntary and will not affect any contractor’s ability to submit a proposal if, or when, a solicitation is released. This Draft RFP is for planning purposes only and does NOT constitute a commitment, implied or otherwise, that a procurement action will be issued.
The primary mission of Program Executive Office Intelligence Electronic Warfare and Sensors (PEO IEW&S) is to provide affordable, world class Intelligence, Sensor, and Electronic Warfare capabilities enabling rapid situational understanding and decisive action. PEO IEW&S currently leads the charge for the Army’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)/Machine Learning (ML) efforts, with Project Linchpin (PL) being the Army’s Program of Record (PoR) for Artificial Intelligence Operations and Services (AIOps+). AIOps+ includes the industry recognized practices of AI/Machine Learning Operations (AI/MLOPs) and PL AI ecosystem, PL standardized approaches (e.g. AI Risk Framework), PL design principles, and the secure trusted environments and services which enable the delivery of AI solutions to AI-enabled programs.
Additionally, Software (SW) Development is the cornerstone of the programs that allow the Army to develop the capabilities which enable Spectrum and Cyberspace superiority. SW is key to each piece of the Army’s networked Intelligence, Electronic and Cyber Warfare capabilities. PEO IEW&S leverages modern SW development practices as it supports future Army efforts such as Electronic Warfare (EW) re-programming as it paces the threat.
The PEO IEW&S’ MATOC, entitled Artificial Intelligence and Software at Pace (AIS@P), will support rapid awards of AI/ML and SW development requirements to support PL and other entities in response to a constantly evolving threat environment, swift on/off ramping of vendors, and the ability to quickly transition between vendors in the event of contractor performance concerns. This contract will provide the Warfighter the best capabilities at the best value – in the quickest and most efficient manner possible.
The PEO IEW&S AIS@P contract vehicle includes two vendor pools supporting PEO IEW&S focusing on the areas AI/ML and SW Development. The AI/ML pool will focus on supporting the Project Linchpin efforts. The SW Development pool shall include design, development, fabrication, and testing of developmental systems covering the complete range of the PEO IEW&S portfolio. Example efforts may include signal detection and analysis, EMS effects, and signal exploitation.
In pursuit of a collaborative and transparent procurement process, ACC-APG and PEO IEW&S are releasing this Draft RFP to industry for review and comment. This proactive approach will enable the incorporation of valuable industry insights and feedback, ultimately leading to a more effective and efficient solicitation.
Source: SAM
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