AI & Simulation Systems Development

The contract calls for the development of AI-enabled systems to generate operational simulations and advanced modeling outputs specifically tailored for food service equipment under real-world usage conditions. This includes creating performance models that evaluate structural integrity and thermal behavior, ensuring equipment functions reliably and efficiently in commercial kitchen environments. The work requires sophisticated computational methods to simulate equipment behavior under variable loads, temperatures, and usage cycles, with the outcomes intended to support design improvements, predictive maintenance, and operational optimization. This is a small business set-aside subcontract under NAICS code 541715, reserved exclusively for small businesses as defined by the SBA, with a response deadline of August 3, 2026. The work is to be performed in Natick, Massachusetts, under the auspices of the Department of Defense, specifically through the W6QK Acc-Apg Natick office. The project is part of a broader effort to modernize military food service capabilities through advanced digital modeling and machine learning, leveraging AI to deliver data-driven insights that traditional testing methods cannot provide. All deliverables must align with defense standards for durability, safety, and performance under demanding operational scenarios.