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Response Deadline10/01/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract with the Department of Defense, specifically for Nuwc Division Newport, focuses on the development of AI and ML-enabled detection and classification algorithms for autonomous undersea vehicles. The project supports prime contractors on Mastery of the Seas initiatives, involving research into vehicle autonomy, automated search algorithms, and trust in autonomy frameworks utilizing specialized software stacks and autonomy middleware. The work is centered in Newport, Massachusetts, under NAICS code 541715. The solicitation was posted on August 10, 2026, with a response deadline of October 1, 2026. The primary deliverable for this engagement is the production of software algorithms designed for autonomous detection and classification.

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DoD subcontract for AI/ML detection and classification algorithms for autonomous undersea vehicles.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Nuwc Division NewportView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Newport, RI, 02841, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N66604MOS.

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N66604-Mastery of the Seas Office Hours

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PostedAug 10

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Response DeadlineOct 1

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10/01/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 19 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nuwc Division Newport

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Develops AI/ML-enabled detection and classification algorithms for autonomous undersea vehicles (AUVs) for prime contractors on NUWCDIVNPT Mastery of the Seas projects. Researches vehicle autonomy, trust in autonomy frameworks, and automated search algorithms using AI/ML software stacks and autonomy middleware. Delivers software algorithms for autonomous detection and classification.

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