Army AI Layered Defense Framework Request for Information

This Request for Information (RFI) is issued by the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics & Technology (ASA(ALT)) Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (DASA) for Data, Engineering, and Software (DES) to provide the United States (U.S.) Army with a better understanding of industry capabilities, potential sources, and best practices relevant to the definition and implementation of an Artificial Intelligence Layered Defense Framework (AI-LDF) for the U.S. Army.

The AI-LDF is to be a thorough theoretical and practical framework for mitigating risks to AI Systems. The Army does not foresee establishing a single program to develop the AI-LDF. The goal is to improve the Army’s methodology for building a comprehensive library of risks and mitigations unique to or inherent in AI systems which will inform and guide the development and implementation of subsequent AI models and software.

This RFI invites industry to submit relevant information, comments, capabilities, and recommendations for approaches, potential development, implementation opportunities, and corresponding business models. Responses to this RFI will assist the U.S. Army in maturing the AI-LDF as part of an ongoing, collaborative dialogue between the Department of the Army, industry and academia and will continue to coevolve along with the field of artificial intelligence.

After the receipt of responses to this RFI, the Government may invite some or all RFI respondents to further discuss their capabilities, solutions, and practices with Government representatives. Please see the attachments for more information and instructions on how to respond.