AI Effects at the Edge Assessment Event

SOL #: W519TC-26-AE-AEEASpecial Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

Place of Performance

Augusta, GA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

No PSC code specified

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b1c50ebe42c74889bcf34aedae19abbf/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 6, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 21, 2026

Action Date

Apr 28, 2026, 3:59 AM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army, through the Cyber Fusion Innovation Center (CFIC) and Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER) Technology and Innovation Center (ArCTIC), is seeking industry expertise for an AI Effects at the Edge Assessment Event. This Special Notice aims to identify solutions for developing an Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) model embedded on a commercial platform to enhance modular mission payload (MMP) development and sensor integration. The event will take place in Augusta, GA. Whitepapers are due by April 27, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.

Purpose & Scope

This assessment event addresses a critical need for an AI-driven capabilities tool to replace current manual and inefficient processes in autonomous payload creation and deployment. The government is looking for innovative solutions that enable advanced capabilities for MMP development and seamless integration with connected sensors. This initiative is considered competitive, similar to a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) or Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO).

Key Requirements / Deliverables

Functional Requirements: Solutions must support data repository integration (pull/push), autonomous development of low-sophistication MMPs, and porting AI-developed MMPs to connected sensors.
Technical Requirements: An embedded AI/ML model, commercial platform compatibility with sensors, and scalability for enterprise operations are essential.
Phase 1 Deliverables: A functional prototype platform with the embedded AI/ML model, comprehensive architecture/design/operational guides, and a demonstration environment.
Phase 2 Deliverables: Expansion of platform capabilities for broader sensor integration.
Compliance: Solutions must adhere to ARCYBER's DevSecOps standards and be capable of achieving Authority to Operate (ATO).

Contract & Timeline

Type: Special Notice, leading to non-FAR based agreements (e.g., Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), B2B Contracting Mechanism through PIA) for prototype projects.
Potential for Follow-on: Successful prototypes may lead to follow-on production contracts or agreements without further competition.
Whitepaper Submission Deadline: April 27, 2026, 11:59 PM ET.
Virtual Demonstration: June 9-11, 2026.
Selection Notification: Expected around June 15, 2026.
Published: April 9, 2026.

Eligibility & Evaluation

Eligibility: Open to U.S. Citizens Only, including Industry, Academic, and National Lab partners.
Set-Aside: None specified; competitive evaluation.
Evaluation: Submissions will be primarily evaluated for technical merit. Down-selected companies will be invited to a virtual demonstration assessment event. Non-Government advisors may assist in the evaluation.