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AI/ML Integration and Flight Qualification Services

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Response Deadline12/04/2026, 12:00:00 PM EST

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This subcontract for the Department of the Air Force focuses on the adaptation, integration, and flight qualification of AI/ML software stacks for cislunar space vehicle projects. The scope of work involves conducting software-in-the-loop validation and performing platform-specific integration into government-furnished space vehicle hardware. To ensure compatibility with space-grade processors, the project requires the use of quantization and inference runtimes, ultimately delivering fully qualified flight software. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541330 and was posted on November 9, 2026, with a response deadline of December 4, 2026. This effort supports prime contractors in deploying advanced artificial intelligence capabilities within the Department of Defense's space vehicle infrastructure.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

4000, VA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 110926-2.

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

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Request for Information (RFI) on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Uses for Cislunar Space Vehicle Operations

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Timeline

PostedNov 9

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Response DeadlineDec 4

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Response Deadline

12/04/2026, 12:00:00 PM ESTin 23 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Department Of The Air Force

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Performs adaptation, integration, and flight qualification of AI/ML software stacks for prime contractors on Department of the Air Force cislunar space vehicle projects. Conducts software-in-the-loop (SIL) validation and platform-specific integration into Government-furnished SV hardware. Utilizes quantization and inference runtimes for space-grade processors. Delivers fully qualified flight software integrated into SV hardware.

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