BAA for Intel Exploitation & Analysis IDX 26
Overview
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Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Army Futures and Concepts Center (FCC), through its Intelligence Concepts & Experimentation Division (ICED), has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Intelligence Technology Discovery Experiment (ITDX) 2026. This is not a solicitation but a Request for Information (RFI) to identify and explore solutions for future Artificial Intelligence (AI) requirements. The goal is to develop algorithms for an "AI Analyst" Minimally Viable Product (MVP) to assist Military Intelligence (MI) Professionals in performing intelligence tasks. Whitepapers and quad charts are due by April 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The experiment focuses on developing and evaluating AI algorithms capable of performing sixteen specific intelligence tasks. These include preparing intelligence annexes (B and L), building Modified Combined Obstacles Overlays (MCOO), preparing Terrain and Weather Effects Matrices, producing Doctrinal Templates and Courses of Action, conducting Battle Damage Assessments (BDA), and performing Pattern and Link Analysis. Proposed solutions should address one or more of these tasks, demonstrating how AI can automate or augment the analytical process.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified (RFI for planning purposes)
- Response Due: April 25, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: March 24, 2026
- Planning Timeline:
- Phase 1 (Technology Selection): Notification to selected vendors by approximately August 2026.
- Phase 2 (Technical Integration): Collaborative design of demonstrations.
- Phase 3 (Execution): Approximately September 7-18, 2026, at the experiment site.
- Phase 4 (Evaluation and Reporting): Post-experiment data collection and report publication.
Submission Guidelines
Interested parties should submit an UNCLASSIFIED whitepaper (max 10 pages) and a one-page PowerPoint technology quad chart. Whitepapers should be innovative, conceptual, and address the focus areas. Submissions must adhere to specific formatting (8.5x11, 1-inch margins, 12pt font) and include a completed ITDX 26 Data Sheet (Appendix A). All correspondence must have correct Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) markings.
Additional Notes
This BAA is for informational and planning purposes only; no award will be made. The Government will not reimburse costs incurred in response to this announcement. Information received may inform future acquisition strategies. Contractor personnel may provide administrative assistance, but federal employees will conduct evaluations. Proprietary information will be protected by Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs).