When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 28, 2026.

It was issued by Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. The work is located in San Diego, California, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Artificial intelligence and machine learning technology provider. Experience implementing decentralized or federated learning at tactical edge locations. Expertise in real-time data quality monitoring, anomaly detection, and sensor data assurance. Capability to develop or deploy solutions on small-form-factor edge appliances. Experience supporting bandwidth-constrained, contested, and operationally secure environments. Proven background integrating edge platforms with cloud-based aggregation and model management.

Decentralized Federated Learning and Real-Time Data Assurance Solution (Due September 28, 2026)

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Data Analytics, AI & Cloud Hosting

San Diego, California, United StatesPosted: August 29, 2026Deadline: September 28, 2026

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SUMMARY

This procurement seeks a decentralized federated learning platform with edge-based data quality and anomaly detection capabilities for tactical environments. The solution must support local AI model training, efficient cloud synchronization, reliable data assurance, bandwidth conservation, and operational security.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a commercial technology vendor, non-traditional defense contractor, small business, or academic entity
Must submit a Phase 1 Solution Brief in either a 5-page text document or 15-slide deck format
Must be able to integrate and deploy into the UNACORN system across multiple security domains (U, S, TS/SCI)
Must be able to implement in accordance with RMF-ICD 503 security requirements
Must provide a solution that enables edge nodes to train AI models locally on small form factor appliances
Must include a title page with CSO announcement number, call identifier, designated CSO pillar, company legal name, CAGE code, UEI, corporate address, and primary point of contact
Must include an executive summary, technical approach, hardware/SFF compatibility, commercial track record, and IP/data rights disclosure in the solution brief

TIMELINE

Issuance Date: August 27th, 2026

Phase 1 Submission Deadline: September 28th, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

The vendor will provide a decentralized federated learning and real-time data assurance solution to operationalize artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities across geographically dispersed tactical edge nodes, including ships, submarines, and shore stations operating in bandwidth-constrained and contested environments.

The solution must include a decentralized federated learning framework deployed on small-form-factor appliances. These edge nodes will train AI models locally using organic sensor feeds and transmit only lightweight model outputs and data updates to the cloud enterprise for aggregation, transformation, fusion, and dissemination.

The platform must also incorporate an AI-driven data quality and anomaly detection layer at the edge. This layer will autonomously identify, flag, and remediate signal dropouts, telemetry drift, and corrupted data feeds before they can degrade downstream model performance. The solution is intended to support continuous, trustworthy AI maturation while minimizing tactical bandwidth utilization and maintaining strict operational security.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 28, 2026.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. The work is located in San Diego, California, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Artificial intelligence and machine learning technology provider
Experience implementing decentralized or federated learning at tactical edge locations
Expertise in real-time data quality monitoring, anomaly detection, and sensor data assurance
Capability to develop or deploy solutions on small-form-factor edge appliances
Experience supporting bandwidth-constrained, contested, and operationally secure environments
Proven background integrating edge platforms with cloud-based aggregation and model management

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