DON26BZ01-NV013 — AI-Assisted Modernization and Optimization of Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) Software

Award Maximum: $140,000 (Base) / $100,000 (Option) Period of Performance: 6 months (Base) + 6 months (Option) Phase Type: Phase I

OBJECTIVE: Develop an AI-driven toolset to automate the modernization of Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) software, focusing on refactoring legacy code, optimizing performance, integrating advanced cybersecurity, and ensuring compatibility with modern and next-generation mission systems.

DESCRIPTION: TMPC software is built on legacy code that presents challenges in maintainability, performance optimization, cybersecurity, and integration with evolving mission systems. Current modernization efforts rely on manual refactoring, which is time-consuming, error-prone, and costly. There is a critical need for an AI-driven capability to automate code refactoring, optimize computational efficiency, and integrate cybersecurity features without disrupting TMPC's core functions. This effort will enable seamless software upgrades while maintaining backward compatibility with existing operational platforms.

The proposed solution will leverage machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP) to analyze, refactor, and optimize TMPC's codebase while preserving mission-critical functionalities. Additionally, AI-assisted software validation and security enhancements will ensure that modernized TMPC software meets the evolving requirements of Navy mission planning environments.

Work produced in Phase II may become classified.

PHASE I: Conduct an analysis of TMPC's existing software architecture to identify modernization needs. Develop conceptual AI-based models for legacy code analysis, refactoring, and cybersecurity integration. Demonstrate proof-of-concept AI-driven refactoring on a representative TMPC software component. The Phase I effort will include prototype plans to be developed under Phase II.

PHASE II: Develop a prototype AI toolset for TMPC code modernization. Integrate cybersecurity enhancements and automated validation/testing. Conduct functional and performance testing and validation. Ensure compatibility with existing and next-generation TMPC hardware/software. Work in Phase II may become classified.

PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: Bring the AI tool from prototype to full-scale, improving the speed, security, and cost-effectiveness of software upgrades. The same technology that helps the Navy can also potentially help the private sector fix and secure older software more easily.

KEYWORDS: AI-assisted; Legacy Code; Machine Learning; Natural Language Processing; Tomahawk; Mission Planning