DON26BZ01-NV023ActiveSBIR

Risk-Aware Regenerative AI-based Multimodal Visual-Tactical (ISRT) (Observant-AI) – Monitor, Understand, Alert, and Assist

Department of DefenseNAVY

AI Overview

This SBIR seeks regenerative AI-based agents for naval operations that monitor real-time tactical activities, detect anomalies, and autonomously adapt engagement strategies when unexpected events disrupt approved plans. The solution addresses vulnerabilities in human-dependent operational planning by leveraging multimodal intelligence data to maintain mission effectiveness against near-peer adversaries.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
March 2, 2026
Due Date
June 3, 2026

Official Description

Problem scope and capability concerns. First, over the past three decades, advancements in AI and machine learning (ML) for applications in hybrid networked teaming of manned and unmanned systems and sensors have unlocked new possibilities across a range of naval operations for novel missions. On the other hand, the defensive and offensive effectiveness of these technologies against near-peer adversaries remains a significant challenge.

 

Second, current Naval ISRT operations follow rigorous p...

Change History

Q&A UpdatedMay 12, 2026 at 4:54 PM

Risk-Aware Regenerative AI-based Multimodal Visual-Tactical (ISRT) (Observant-AI) – Monitor, Understand, Alert, and Assist

**Q1 received a substantive answer** clarifying key technical requirements: Phase I performers should model 100 assets per operational domain (communications pods, ISR sensors across undersea, sea-surface, land, air); use advanced representative candidate technologies; and demonstrate active DoD/industry partnerships with funded efforts and access to operational datasets—critical for proposal competitiveness.

Q&A UpdatedMay 11, 2026 at 6:49 PM

Risk-Aware Regenerative AI-based Multimodal Visual-Tactical (ISRT) (Observant-AI) – Monitor, Understand, Alert, and Assist

Added 1 new Q&A (Q1) addressing three critical technical constraints: SWaP limitations for tactical edge devices, DDIL communication environment design parameters (bandwidth/latency thresholds), and Phase III transition target programs. Previous Q1 and Q2 were renumbered to Q2 and Q3.

Q&A UpdatedMay 8, 2026 at 2:45 PM

Risk-Aware Regenerative AI-based Multimodal Visual-Tactical (ISRT) (Observant-AI) – Monitor, Understand, Alert, and Assist

Two Q&As received answers: A1 clarifies the program prioritizes integrated multimodal detection, fusion, and trusted real-time recommendations with confidence/risk metrics as the highest priority approach. A2 specifies ONR will not provide datasets; performers must source representative data themselves for their defined Phase I challenge problems.

Q&A UpdatedMay 6, 2026 at 7:42 PM

Risk-Aware Regenerative AI-based Multimodal Visual-Tactical (ISRT) (Observant-AI) – Monitor, Understand, Alert, and Assist

This content outlines requirements for a multimodal detection/fusion system that generates real-time, confidence-scored tactical recommendations with risk assessment for command decision-making, and clarifies data availability and Phase I testing expectations.

Status ChangedMay 6, 2026 at 1:47 PM

Risk-Aware Regenerative AI-based Multimodal Visual-Tactical (ISRT) (Observant-AI) – Monitor, Understand, Alert, and Assist

Status changed from Pre-Release to Open

Description ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM

Risk-Aware Regenerative AI-based Multimodal Visual-Tactical (ISRT) (Observant-AI) – Monitor, Understand, Alert, and Assist

Content updated: description, phase_1_description

Date ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM

Risk-Aware Regenerative AI-based Multimodal Visual-Tactical (ISRT) (Observant-AI) – Monitor, Understand, Alert, and Assist

Close Date changed from 2026-04-22 to 2026-06-03

Date ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM

Risk-Aware Regenerative AI-based Multimodal Visual-Tactical (ISRT) (Observant-AI) – Monitor, Understand, Alert, and Assist

Open Date changed from 2026-03-25 to 2026-05-06

Status ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM

Risk-Aware Regenerative AI-based Multimodal Visual-Tactical (ISRT) (Observant-AI) – Monitor, Understand, Alert, and Assist

Status changed from Removed to Pre-Release

Opportunity RemovedMar 3, 2026 at 4:25 PM

Risk-Aware Regenerative AI-based Multimodal Visual-Tactical (ISRT) (Observant-AI) – Monitor, Understand, Alert, and Assist

Opportunity DON26BZ01-NV023 no longer available

Opportunity AddedMar 2, 2026 at 11:14 PM

Risk-Aware Regenerative AI-based Multimodal Visual-Tactical (ISRT) (Observant-AI) – Monitor, Understand, Alert, and Assist

New opportunity: Risk-Aware Regenerative AI-based Multimodal Visual-Tactical (ISRT) (Observant-AI) – Monitor, Understand, Alert, and Assist

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