Automated Lethality

The contract seeks to develop an automated lethality software stack capable of embedding advanced weaponeering capabilities into compact hardware systems. The solution must autonomously generate target models from visual inputs such as imagery, identifying structural types, layouts, and member dimensions without manual intervention. Building on this, the software will calculate probability of kill and determine optimal engagement scenarios with high speed and precision, leveraging automation for target modeling, lethality assessment, and uncertainty quantification. The entire system must operate with a minimal footprint to enable seamless integration into embedded platforms, ensuring real-time decision-making in tactical environments. This initiative is a Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, restricted to entities with fewer than 500 employees, and is sponsored by the United States Air Force through the Department of Defense. The solicitation, identified as DAF26BZ05-NV026, was posted on August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of August 26, 2026. While no specific performance location or point of contact is listed, the project is focused on delivering a fully autonomous, hardware-compatible software solution that transforms traditional lethality simulation into a rapid, data-driven, and embedded capability for next-generation defense systems.