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Foundation Model AI Development & Engineering

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The Foundation Model AI Development and Engineering subcontract supports prime contractors on Joint Warfare Analysis Center projects for the Department of Defense. The scope of work encompasses the full lifecycle of foundation model development, including distributed training on GPU clusters, post-training alignment through RLHF and DPO, and the deployment of optimized inference stacks utilizing vLLM or TensorRT-LLM. Technical proficiency in PyTorch and JAX is required to deliver fully trained models and optimized inference pipelines. This opportunity is based in Dahlgren and requires personnel to hold a TS/SCI clearance. Interested parties must respond by November 15, 2026, for this effort categorized under NAICS code 541715.

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DoD AI foundation model development in Dahlgren requiring TS/SCI clearance by November 15, 2026.

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

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Dahlgren, VA, 22448, USA

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Provides full-lifecycle foundation model development for prime contractors on Joint Warfare Analysis Center (JWAC) projects. Executes distributed training on GPU clusters, implements post-training alignment (RLHF, DPO), and deploys inference optimization stacks using vLLM or TensorRT-LLM. Requires proficiency in PyTorch and JAX. TS/SCI clearance required. Delivers trained models and optimized inference pipelines.

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