On April 6, the U.S. Army released a notice about an upcoming AI Effects at the Edge assessment event, to be held in June 2026. Submissions are due by 11:50 p.m. Eastern on May 27 for consideration.
The Cyber Fusion Innovation Center (CFIC), in collaboration with Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) Technology and Innovation Center (ArCTIC) is in search of industry expertise for the development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) model embedded on a commercial platform. This platform will enable advanced capabilities for modular mission payload (MMP) development and seamless integration with connected sensors. This release documents ArCTIC’s methodology for pursuing, selecting, and assessing such solutions.
In Fiscal Year 2025, Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) identified a critical need to collaborate with qualified industry partners to develop and deliver an advanced AI-driven capabilities tool. Current systems are unable to autonomously create and deploy Modular Mission Payloads (MMPs) using AI/ML models, relying instead on manual processes that are both time-consuming and inefficient. This limitation has created operational challenges in integrating mission payloads with connected sensors and achieving real-time adaptability in dynamic environments.
ARCYBER envisions a commercial platform embedded with an AI/ML model that will transform the way mission payloads are developed and deployed. The platform must be capable of pulling techniques from supported data repositories to enhance payload development while also pushing data to repositories to ensure seamless integration and operational readiness. Additionally, the solution must autonomously develop low-sophistication MMPs, reducing the need for manual intervention and accelerating deployment timelines. Finally, the platform must enable the porting of AI-developed payloads to connected sensors, ensuring operational forces can leverage these capabilities effectively.
ARCYBER seeks to enter into non-FAR-based agreements with Industry, Academic, and National Lab partners whose solutions are favorably evaluated by ARCYBER Subject Matter Experts. As such, these events are considered competitive in the same manner as a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) or Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), and solutions will be evaluated independently of one another primarily for technical merit.
Review the ARCYBER event notice.
Source: SAM
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