54 Open NAICS 541715 Solicitations — Dept Of Defense

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• Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE)

  DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Aug 25, 2026

  • The DICE program seeks to develop algorithms for AI agents in contested environments. • Acquisition is set aside for small businesses relevant to NAICS 541920 (Information Security and Data Privacy Services). • Focus on decentralized coordination, predictive collective behavior, and scalability under human control.

• Decentralized Artificial Intelligence through Controlled Emergence (DICE)

  DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Aug 25, 2026

  Here are 3-4 bullet points that describe the requirements for the DICE program: • The DICE consortium consists of teams from various universities and research institutions to develop theory and algorithms for decentralized coordination and local inference control. • To join the program, companies must have a valid Small Business Set-Aside (SBA) under NAICS code 541120; this involves navigating specific eligibility criteria and paperwork. • DICE aims for scalability, adaptability, and resilience in collective behavior, leveraging principles similar to decentralized self-organization found in internet systems. • Responding developers must align their solution with stated deadlines: DICE requires responses by October 15, 2022, plus four potential extension periods, depending on competition progress.

• NRL Space Science Division R&D Support Services

  DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Aug 25, 2026

  • NRL solicits a cost-plus-fixed-fee research & development support services contract for Space Science Division via 100% small business set-aside competition, with anticipation of award by 1 Oct 2026. • The resulting contract is anticipated to be a level-of-effort (LOE) contract with a five-year period inclusive of a base year and four option years. • Key personnel involved in work will consist mainly of required labor categories totaling roughly 199,500 hours/year, evenly divided per year according to LOEs. • NAICS code for the solicitation is 541715 (Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) with Product Service Code AJ12.

• Area of Interest: OSW Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) Business Process Modernization

  DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Aug 25, 2026

  • The Department of War is seeking a novel business process solution to rapidly prototype a modernized comprehensive replacement of its existing bespoke business operations workflow platforms and underlying database, with primary requirements related to an overhaul of its Joint Force Operations Planning Process. • Effective innovation must address the unique constraints imposed by the classified nature of certain plans and programs for CAPE, emphasizing fact-based decision-making and transparent reporting to senior leadership. • Alternative solutions prioritized include leveraging modern enterprise software solutions that can be rapidly adapted and tailored to DOW specific needs in a matter of weeks or months rather than years. • Leveraging subject matter expertise from the Development team to develop novel business process solutions is critical, with strong focus on developing scalable solutions and ensuring compliance with key regulatory requirements.

• Area of Interest: OSW Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) Business Process Modernization

  DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Aug 25, 2026

  • The Department of War (DOW) seeks a novel business process solution to rapidly prototype a modernized comprehensive replacement of its existing bespoke business operations workflow platforms and underlying database. • The project is subject to 10 U.S.C. § 4022 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, authorizing cost assessment and program evaluation services for specific purposes. • Background and responsibilities of the Director of CAPE highlight the need for a modernized analytical toolset and methods for prioritizing national security spending. EXAMPLE 1 INPUT: The Department of War (DOW) is seeking to enhance its business operations with a novel, modernized, and comprehensive replacement solution. • The DOW's CAPE director provides fact-based decision support on DoW programs in five areas: size, shape, affordability, readiness, and disposition. • This includes analyzing plans for U.S. defense objectives through threats and allied contributions, as well as estimating costs and resource constraints. • Leadership is provided for evaluating approved policies, including the allocation of resources for classified programs. EXAMPLE 1 OUTPUT: • DOW seeks a modernized, comprehensive replacement solution with improved business process analysis capabilities. • CAPE's Director evaluates DoW programs using standardized methodologies for decision support and resource allocation. • The project will provide

• Tactical Networks Software Defined Networking (SDN) Transport Solution- AOI 26-A010 under RCC CSO N6523626S0001

  DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Aug 26, 2026

  • The Department of the Navy's Afloat and Ashore Network transport infrastructure modernization aims to integrate SDN capabilities to enhance security, flexibility. • A comprehensive plan is sought for cyber hardening an SDN prototype, including strategy support for deployment to both ashore and afloat DON sites. • This effort seeks integration of SDN capabilities across various fleet environments to improve network performance, flexibility, and cybersecurity.

• Multi Modal Materials Analysis (MMoMA)

  DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Aug 26, 2026

  • DARPA seeks innovative solutions for materials analysis involving molecular structure, composition, and isotopic ratios. • This acquisition targets small businesses under NAICS 541320 (Research and Development Services). • Innovative approaches are sought without special sample preparation under ambient conditions. • Responses are due by October 6, 2026.

• Notice of Intent to Sole Source - National Managed Aquifer Recharge Assessment Tool - Enhancement, Expansion and Sustainment

  DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Aug 26, 2026

  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mission Support Battalion (UMSB) aims to award a sole source fixed-price contract to The Earth Genome for enhancement, expansion and sustainment services. • The project involves providing support for National Managed Aquifer Recharge Assessment Tool. • Responses demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous must be submitted. Example 1 INPUT: • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mission Support Battalion aims to award a sole source contract to The Earth Genome for assessment tool services. Example 2 INPUT: • The Corps seeks a sole source fixed-price contract with The Earth Genome for support of National Managed Aquifer Recharge Assessment Tool.

• Project Griffin: Intelligent Response and Orchestration Node

  DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Aug 27, 2026

  The Contracting Office advises no action is required as this solicitation describes the project scope and requirements. Key Dates: Solution Briefs Due Date: August 27, 2026 • A Call for Solutions (CFS) document outlining Project Griffin: Intelligent Response and Orchestration Node (IRON) is provided. • The CFS specifies a requirement for innovative Agentic Artifical Intelligence solutions under the Capability Program Executive Intelligence and Spectrum Warfare (CPE ISW), Project Manager Cyber Warfare (CW).

• Notice of Intent to Sole Source Maintenance On Rigaku Miniflex 600 xRay Diffractometer

  DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Aug 27, 2026

  • Rigaku Americas Corporation will provide annual preventative maintenance services and purchase and installation of water chiller consumables for the Rigaku Miniflex 600 x-ray diffractometer located at Naval Postgraduate School. • The requirement is for firm fixed price contract, with anticipated award date on or before September 30th, 2026. • NAICS code 334516 applies under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(b)(1), and no solicitation document exists for the requirement which indicates Rigaku Americas Corporation is the sole source responsible.

• Lightweight Universal Codec (LUC)

  DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Aug 28, 2026

  Here are 3-4 bullet points summarizing the key aspects of the FAR/DFARS-related LUC program for developing a universal encoder-decoder capable of error correction: • The DARPA IPTO will develop a universal, adaptive, and versatile coding system targeting any known or future communication error correction code. • Integration with existing standards aims to improve efficiency, security, throughput, interoperability through low-power decoding and dynamic forward error correction. • Successful demonstrations in various existing tools and technologies demonstrate the value of the developedcodec in overcoming limitations of current solutions. • The LUC program will evaluate its performance through comprehensive metrics such as code universality, link budget optimization, and heterogeneous network environment results.

• Lightweight Universal Codec (LUC)

  DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Aug 28, 2026

  • The LUC (Local Universal Coding) program will develop a universal and adaptive codec for encoder-decoder communication using diverse error-correcting codes. • The codec will be designed to utilize updatable error-correcting codes that incorporate the GRAND (Guessing Random Additive Noise Decoding) noise model, as well as other operating factors. • Integration of LUC codecs into existing communication technologies will demonstrate improved efficiency, security, throughput, and interoperability for low-power decoding and dynamic forward error correction. OUTPUT: • The LUC program aims to develop a universal and adaptive codec using diverse error-correcting codes. • This codec will incorporate the GRAND noise model as well as other factors into its code selection process. • Integration of LUC codecs into existing technologies will enhance efficiency, security, throughput, interoperability.

• Intelligence Exploitation and Targeting Systems (IETS)

  DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Aug 30, 2026

  • The Government intends to award a hybrid contract utilizing both Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) and Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) CLINs in the IETS Follow-On effort. • The requirements focus on providing RDTE for IETS systems/prototypes based upon or derived from the Common Geo-Positioning package of software and related hardware components deployed in various US Armed Forces programs. • Responses are not requested, indicating a non-competitive solicitation for the development and fielding of IETS systems that derive from DCGS family of Programs.

• Common Autonomous Multi-Domain Launcher (CAML) Autonomous Mobility Platform (AMP) - Prototype - 36K Lbs. Variant , Leader Prototype, Autonomy Command and Control (C2) and Integration Request for Solutions Brief

  DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Sep 1, 2026

  • NAICS code is 33419000: Aircraft, Defense, Electronics and Telecommunications Manufacturing. • Submission requirement involves Other Transaction Agreement for Prototype (OTAP) IAW 10 U.S.C. § 4022 - eligible only for U.S. private companies with SECRET information and hardware processing capabilities. • Solution brief must reference attached document regarding additional information or details on how to submit solutions, detailing eligibility requirements. QUALITY RULES: - Original text does not contain any embedded URLs, links, or references outside the RFSB document. EXAMPLE 1 INPUT: • NAICS code is 33419000: Aircraft, Defense, Electronics and Telecommunications Manufacturing. • The Private Sector Market opportunity involves an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Prototype (OTAP) under IAW 10 U.S.C. § 4022. • Solution brief submission to the CAMLAMP RFSB at attached link requires eligibility verification via OTAP IAW 10 U.S.C. § 4022 details. EXAMPLE 2 INPUT: • The Request for Solutions Brief (RFSB) must be accessed through the attached document referencing additional information required for solution development. • Only U.S. private companies meeting specific criteria, as indicated by

• Intrinsic Market Resilience (IMR) Proposers Day

  DEPT OF DEFENSEDue Sep 1, 2026

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