Novel Approaches & Research for Warfighting That Hastens Artificial Learning (NARWHAL) RED

The government is exploring development, improvement, and advancement of radio‑frequency spectral characterization and automated machine‑to‑machine signal‑processing capabilities for ISR tactical and strategic warfighting forces. The notice requests a voluntary response to the Request for Information, to be submitted by email (jacquelyn.cavano@us.af.mil and shelley.dormio@us.af.mil) by 12 PM EST on 18 Sep 2025, providing the information outlined in the draft Statement of Work rather than a formal proposal. Offerors must select a single topic area from the draft SOW (the notice does not list multiple selectable topics). The effort is limited to U.S. citizens who can obtain CACs and access TS/SCI, foreign participation is excluded at the prime level, and the anticipated contract would be a 5‑to‑7‑year Cost‑Plus‑Fixed‑Fee arrangement covering RDT&E, procurement, and O&M.

Notice ID

32b5a1e0e8914a949eaa69cbaeca699b

Solicitation Number

RFI-RIKD-26-R-B001

NAICS Code

541715

Classification Code

AC13