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SOCOM D2P2: a vision-language model that searches SAR (SICD) for targets

OSW26BZ06-DV034 asks for a vision-language model that detects and classifies targets in synthetic-aperture radar imagery from sensor-independent complex data (SICD).

Official notice(opens in a new tab)

Facts

Agency / office
SOCOM
Program
SBIR OSW26BZ06-DV034 — VLM for SAR target search
Deadline
Due Oct 21, 12:00 PM ET
Eligibility
U.S. Small Businesses; Direct-to-Phase-II
Format
SBIR Proposal on DSIP

What they’re asking for

Official topic text: analyze (detect and classify) SAR imagery from SICD. VLMs are described as combining multimodal imagery (video, SAR, IR) with a language model so the system can explain image content. That is the stated goal — not a general computer-vision kit.

How to respond

A Direct-to-Phase-II proposal on DSIP. Search OSW26BZ06-DV034.

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