This Advanced Research Announcement (ARA) seeks innovative technologies for next-generation target tracking architectures that leverage AI, ML, and high-performance computing. White papers are accepted through July 2029, with suggested submission dates in November of each fiscal year to align with projected funding. The total estimated funding for the ARA is approximately $99 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $1M to $10M over up to 48 months. Performance of the work will be conducted at or coordinated through the Air Force Research Laboratory in Rome, New York. Multiple awards are anticipated, and both procurement contracts and other transactions may be issued.

This Advanced Research Announcement seeks proposals for designing and developing innovative Next Generation Target Tracking architectures that leverage AI, ML, and data fusion in a High-Performance Computing framework. The total funding for this open announcement is approximately $99 million, with individual awards typically ranging from $1M to $10M and lasting up to 48 months. The performance location for the managing agency is Rome, New York. White papers will be considered if received before 5 PM EST on July 12, 2029, with suggested annual submission dates to align with projected funding. Awards may be procurement contracts or Other Transaction agreements, with the potential for follow-on production contracts.