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AI/ML Algorithm Development for Real-Time Object Classification

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline09/09/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Navy is seeking a subcontractor to develop and train machine learning models designed for the real-time classification of detected objects. This project utilizes multi-sensor data to improve foreign object debris mitigation on airfields, ensuring safer operational environments. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, restricted to firms with fewer than 500 employees. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 9, 2026, under NAICS code 541721.

General Info

US Navy seeks small business to develop ML models for airfield debris classification.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. NavyView Agency

NAICS

541721

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DON26BZ05-DV085.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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DIRECT TO PHASE II: Persistent Non-Destructive Inspection System for Airfield Readiness and Foreign Object Debris Mitigation

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Timeline

PostedAug 26

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Response DeadlineSep 9

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/09/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 11 days

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Navy

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U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Navy

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Develop and train machine learning models to classify detected objects in real-time using multi-sensor data for FOD mitigation on airfields.

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