The Army Applications Lab is looking for companies to develop a predictive logistics software solution that gathers data from existing Army logistics platforms and provides it to commanders in a comprehensive, accessible format. Applications open June 25.

Problem

Traditional logistics systems struggle to integrate data from disparate sources across Army platforms; data from the Army’s logistics systems could be easier to understand and action if displayed in a more user-centric format.

Opportunity

The Army wants companies to develop a predictive logistics software solution that is capable of operating in contested environments, providing real-time tracking, predictive analysis, and suggested “Courses of Action” to optimize logistical flow and facilitate mission success. In short, the solution should be able to:

• Track: Provide a real-time view of logistics assets, personnel, and supply chains.

• Predict: Anticipate potential disruptions, including forecasting consumption to identify problems and alert accordingly.

• Recommend: Generate optimized Courses of Action for routes, resupply packages, resource allocation, and more.

Reward

AAL expects to issue one or more awards, with an estimated total funding of $4 million across all awards combined. The expected period of performance for this effort is 18 months.

Deadline

July 23.

Next Steps / More Information

You can download a “data sheet” regarding the opportunity, and rewatch a June 10 webinar to learn more.

Difficulty Level

To apply, you have to have unique Entity ID at SAM.gov. You can also consider registering with the SBA as a small business. If this is all confusing, join our session with former SBA official Sarah Bard for a primer.

Questions

The Army contact is Ann Kathryn Rockwell at ann.k.rockwell.civ@army.mil. But you can also contact Scott Cohen of The CET Sandbox at scott@cetsandbox.com.