AI-Powered Adversarial Narrative Detection System Development

The contract seeks to develop an AI and machine learning system capable of detecting foreign influence operations and adversarial narratives in real time by analyzing open-source intelligence, social media, and other publicly available data. The system must identify subtle patterns, disinformation vectors, and coordinated campaigns across digital platforms with high accuracy and low latency, enabling timely responses to emerging threats. The solution must be scalable, adaptable to evolving narrative tactics, and capable of processing vast volumes of unstructured data from global sources without reliance on classified or restricted datasets. This is a subcontract opportunity under NAICS code 511210, primarily targeted at firms with expertise in artificial intelligence, data science, and cybersecurity analytics. Performance is expected to occur in Chantilly, Virginia, with a response deadline of August 22, 2026, and the solicitation posted on July 30, 2026. The contracting entity is the Department of Defense through its Director Sco office, with emphasis on operational readiness and defensive counter-information capabilities. While no set-aside criteria are specified, bidders are expected to demonstrate prior experience in similar OSINT-driven surveillance systems, real-time analytics platforms, and prior work with U.S. government defense or intelligence stakeholders.