The Air Force Civil Engineer Center Readiness Directorate, or AFCEC/CX, has released a broad agency announcement seeking potential industry sources capable of conducting research and development regarding automated heavy machinery technologies for Air Force civil engineer operations.
According to the BAA posted on SAM.gov Monday, AFCEC/CX is seeking proposals for R&D projects to develop and demonstrate automation and intelligent system technologies that will be utilized for heavy equipment. The potential technology will be used for various purposes, including construction, vegetation management and infrastructure maintenance.
BAA Areas of Interest
Some areas of interest that R&D efforts can focus on include:
- Automated navigation and driving, including GPS/waypoint enabled and GPS-denied settings.
- AI-driven machinery for civil engineering operations.
- Actuated end-effectors like autonomously operated arms and jointed blades.
- Common operating picture that links multiple vehicles or machines for conducting operations simultaneously.
- Safety procedures for large vehicles such as tractors, excavators, dump trucks and street sweepers in crowded environments.
- Robotic appliques and control systems that can be easily installed on different machines.
The potential vendor can receive an approved maximum value of $49 million while the remaining ceiling is $45 million. Potential offerors may send in their proposals until Jan. 13, 2025 at 10:00 am CST.
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