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Distributed Collaborative Autonomy Software Development

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The Distributed Collaborative Autonomy Software Development subcontract involves creating prototype autonomy solutions for prime contractors supporting DARPA Unison projects. The scope of work focuses on designing algorithms that enable autonomous teams to adjust tactics and coordination while balancing computational tractability with communication efficiency. Technical execution requires the use of distributed autonomy frameworks and DEC-POMDP modeling to integrate these solutions into a black-box API, resulting in the delivery of functional software and detailed performance reports. Managed under the Department of Defense and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, this effort falls under NAICS code 541715. Strict security and regulatory standards are mandatory for this engagement, specifically requiring compliance with CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171. The solicitation was posted on November 2, 2026, with a response deadline of December 4, 2026.

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

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VA

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Develops prototype autonomy solutions for prime contractors on DARPA Unison projects. Designs algorithms for autonomous teams to modify tactics and coordination, optimizes trade-offs between computational tractability and communication efficiency, and integrates solutions into a black-box API. Utilizes distributed autonomy frameworks and DEC-POMDP modeling. Requires CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 compliance. Delivers functional autonomy software and performance reports.

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