The Demand Signal: AI

Procurement intelligence from OODA · Reading what government intends to buy.

Area of Interest: OSW Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE) Modeling and Simulation

Department of Defense · WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS SERVICES (WHS) · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · HQ003427AOI5

posted 2 November 2026 · closes 12 November 2026 · NAICS 541715 · PSC AC32

Summary

The Department of Defense, via the Office of the Secretary of War (OSW) Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE), seeks a next‑generation modeling and simulation architecture to replace its legacy high‑performance computing environment. The effort focuses on accelerating large‑scale defense budget analyses through advanced compute, surrogate emulation, and self‑service analytics, which is central to the procurement.

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