Cooperative Research and Development Agreement: Evaluation of EO/IR Auto-Classification Technology To Improve USCG Operational Effectiveness

Notice of intent; request for comments.

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) is announcing its intent to enter into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with Teledyne FLIR to evaluate their Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) technology and address its ability to train models for needs specific to USCG operations. The Research and Development Center desires to identify the capabilities, benefits, risks, and limitations of Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) systems for integration with other shipboard systems. This will include testing of the technology and data collection in dynamic environmental conditions. In addition to increasing target classification efficacy, this work includes developing detection and classification information sharing standards with external command and control (C2) systems.

Your comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or before July 23, 2025.

You may submit comments identified by docket number USCG-2025-0150 using the Federal portal at https://www.regulations.gov. See the “Public Participation and Request for Comments” portion of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section for further instructions on submitting comments.