N0017827R3105 AI_Intelligent Automation Support Services   2

Background
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is seeking contractor support to enhance mission effectiveness and reduce risks through the integration of advanced automation capabilities into naval systems.

The Intelligent Automation Division (H60) is tasked with researching, developing, testing, integrating, and sustaining Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) solutions for weapon systems. This contract aims to provide comprehensive technical and engineering services necessary for the successful execution of these critical national security objectives.

Work Details
The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to support various stages of the acquisition process including material solution analysis, technical development, integration, test and evaluation, and fielding of innovative weapon systems. Key tasks include:
- Program/Project Management: Drafting management plans, executing project leadership operations, organizing meetings, and supporting project leadership operations.
- Systems Engineering: Providing engineering support for AI/ML technologies integration, drafting Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP), maintaining requirements traceability matrices, and conducting technology readiness assessments.
- AI/ML Algorithm Development: Developing algorithms for target recognition, tracking, targeting decision aids, engagement optimization, and assessment algorithms across the kill chain.
- Cybersecurity Support: Ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards and providing systems/network support.
- Training Support: Developing training programs for operators and maintainers on system operation and ethical use of AI technologies.
- Facilities Management: Managing facilities necessary for the lifecycle of AAI-enabled systems including fabrication spaces and secure storage areas.

Period of Performance
The contract will span five years with a Base Period of twelve months followed by four Option Periods each consisting of twelve months.

Place of Performance
Work will primarily be performed at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) located in Dahlgren, Virginia, as well as at the Contractor's facilities.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide qualified personnel with relevant experience in AI/ML technologies and possess necessary security clearances. They should demonstrate capabilities in program/project management, systems engineering, cybersecurity compliance, training development, and facilities management. Specific certifications related to Information Assurance as per DoD guidelines are required.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a closely related prior contract with CACI under N0017819D7295-N0017824F3000 (CPES) valued at $121,114,355 for support to NSWCDD from 01/23/24–01/22/29. The prior work includes development and maintenance of tactical weapon system elements and combat system domain engineering, along with fleet/land test site support, system safety/risk characterization, readiness, and configuration management verification and validation—capabilities that align with the current requirement to provide end-to-end technical and engineering support for AI/ML-enabled automation integration through development, test/evaluation, fielding, and related configuration management and DevSecOps/IT/cybersecurity functions.