Automated Processes for Knowledge Discovery and Information Retrieval
Last verified by NonDilute: 2026-06-08. Official notice and agency instructions control.
If you've built automated knowledge discovery or IR systems, the Air Force has multi-million dollar contracts waiting—but navigate SAM.gov submission carefully.
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What this is
The Air Force Research Lab is seeking innovations in automated knowledge discovery and information retrieval systems. This is a multi-year, potentially high-value opportunity (up to $99M) that appears focused on defense applications of AI/ML and data processing technologies. All submissions must go through SAM.gov, not Grants.gov, and the full details are in the linked SAM announcement. Eligibility varies by applicant type—check the full announcement for your organization's fit.
Who can apply
Eligibility varies by applicant type; the posting directs applicants to review 'Additional Information on Eligibility' in the full SAM.gov announcement. Small businesses, universities, and established defense contractors may qualify, but you must confirm your organization type in the complete opportunity details.
Eligible applicant types
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Full description — from the agency
“No submissions through Grants.gov will be accepted. All submissions must follow SAM.gov instructions. For full opportunity announcement see SAM.gov link below". https://sam.gov/opp/7aca91ca2c5842ed9898b5226493ab85/view
Topics: knowledge discovery · information retrieval · automated processes · air force research · defense ai · data mining
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