Description
The Department of War (DoW) is seeking innovative and modernized approaches to the challenge areas listed in the Call for Solutions. The overall objective is to iteratively develop and demonstrate a next generation Secure Unclassified Network (SUNet) that is optimized for rapid experimentation, development, testing, and validation of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) tools, as well as data labeling, off the Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN). The desired solution objectives include demonstrating ability to rapidly onboard a diverse range of customers, establishing segmented virtual enclaves, and deploying mission-specific data and tools in different enclaves to fulfill mission-specific requirements.
• The SUNet prototype must include all enclave types/characteristics outlined in the Call for Solutions.
• The prototype should be refined and proven enough to be considered a minimum viable product (MVP) no later than 6 months from contract award/start.
• The government’s intent is to award a separate follow-on production contract(s) or transaction(s) for a valid prototype.
• Companies should include a projected milestone schedule for how they will develop the minimum viable product (end result of the prototype) into a full production system no later than 6 months from a follow-on contract award/start.