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ATEC HQ 003 - AI Assurance & Autonomous System Validation

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE ARMY · Special Notice · ATEC_RIW26_003

posted 5 August 2026 · closed 19 August 2026 · 4 postings

Summary

The Department of the Army, through the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) and the Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground, is seeking innovative solutions for AI Assurance and Autonomous System Validation. This effort aims to develop methods to verify and validate artificial intelligence and autonomous system performance, which is critical for ensuring trustworthy deployment in defense applications.

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