Department of Defense

This SBIR seeks a portable field device that rapidly characterizes ultrafine to coarse particulate composition—including carbonaceous, metal, and biological materials—to replace laboratory analysis and enable real-time exposure monitoring for military personnel in hazardous environments.

The Navy seeks a compact, high-speed data transmission device capable of transferring four terabytes of Ship Self-Defense System combat data across 5,000+ nautical miles in 60 seconds. This solution addresses delays in transmitting embarked platform performance data needed for timely system improvements and warfighter training.

This RFP seeks a humanoid robot fleet management system to optimize aircraft maintenance and sustainment operations at Air Force depots. The system must provide centralized monitoring, autonomous task allocation, and real-time coordination across multiple robots while adapting to dynamic operational demands and supporting human-robot collaboration.

The Navy seeks an AI-enabled Terminal Defense Weapon System Coordinator that decouples rapid weapon system upgrades from lengthy combat system development cycles. The solution will coordinate real-time engagement management across multiple defense systems while maintaining cybersecurity and integration with ship combat systems.

This SBIR seeks an affordable, ruggedized OEM ultrafine particulate sensor detecting particles as small as 10 nanometers in real-time to address a critical gap in military occupational exposure monitoring. The capability would enable service members in high-hazard environments like burn pits and flightlines to detect harmful submicron particles currently missed by standard equipment, supporting preventative health measures and informed command decisions.

This RFP seeks biomanufactured thermal interface materials (TIMs) to improve heat dissipation in high-density electronics, drones, and battery systems. The solution must balance thermal conductivity with electrical insulation while offering cost-effective, sustainable alternatives to traditional materials.

This RFP seeks a computational system using protein language models to rapidly characterize pathogen-host interactions from sequence data alone, enabling faster threat assessment and therapeutic response when novel pathogens emerge. The capability must predict protein interactions across pathogen classes, work on unseen pathogens, and deliver comprehensive analysis within one hour on standard hardware.

DARPA seeks development of high-energy-density, air-independent rechargeable batteries for military applications where oxygen is unavailable—such as underwater, high-altitude, or space operations. Proposals must demonstrate specific energy exceeding 1 kWh/kg with electrical rechargeability over multiple charge cycles.

This RFP seeks engineering solutions to enhance cognitive performance and physiological recovery in high-demand operational environments where sleep is restricted. The capability aims to address performance degradation caused by sleep deprivation by supporting critical brain functions like waste clearance and synaptic plasticity.

This SBIR XL seeks integrated manufacturing solutions for compact Rydberg-based RF receivers that operate across broad frequency bands with high sensitivity. The technology addresses the gap between laboratory prototypes and deployable systems by combining photonic components with low-latency control architecture for wideband signal processing.

The Navy seeks modernized automated ammunition handling systems for MK 45 gun systems to replace 1960s-era technology, improving reliability, firing rates, and crew safety while maintaining compatibility with existing shipboard platforms.

This RFP seeks development of a compact, high-efficiency CO₂ compressor for military aircraft thermal management systems. The technology must handle dynamic heat loads across diverse mission phases while reducing system weight and size compared to legacy refrigerant solutions.

This RFP seeks development of a complementary flush air data system (FADS) for Air Force bombers to provide redundant, low-observable airspeed and altitude measurement, reducing reliance on vulnerable protruding pitot probes. The modular, subsonic/transonic-optimized system will enhance survivability and data assurance in contested environments while maintaining existing flight-control architectures.

This RFP seeks development and validation of Maxterial H-max nickel molybdenum plating as an environmentally safe alternative to hexavalent chromium in aerospace components like landing gear actuators. The solution must demonstrate fatigue resistance, durability, and corrosion protection while supporting DoD regulatory compliance and modernization goals.

This RFP seeks development of autonomous fall detection and mitigation systems for humanoid robots operating in Air Force maintenance and hazardous environments. The solution must enable safe, graceful falls that minimize damage and injury risk while maintaining robot agility and performance during normal operations.

The Navy seeks inter-satellite communication hardware to enable direct data sharing between commercial satellites, eliminating ground-station handoffs for improved tracking of mobile ocean targets and reducing latency in multi-satellite coordination.

Market research for esports program management and event support services across DoD education schools in Pacific region. Includes league administration, tournament management, and live streaming capabilities.

DIU seeks innovative modular payloads for autonomous maritime vessels, including threat radar simulators, electronic attack systems, and surveillance capabilities. Solutions must feature software-defined RF, open architectures, and rapid scalability to enable modern naval training and operations.

INDOPACOM seeks an AI-enabled operational digital twin prototype that maps personnel roles, workflows, and decision processes before deploying bounded AI agents to automate routine tasks. The solution will provide visibility into bottlenecks and enable safe, auditable AI integration across joint operations.

DoD seeks affordable, mass-producible unmanned aircraft designed for high-attrition combat operations. The modular platform must deliver 2,800+ lbs of payload across 2,300+ nautical miles while supporting rapid sensor and weapons integration.

DARPA seeks medical technologies designed to work interoperably across both humans and military working dogs, reducing equipment burden on combat medics. Priority innovations include species-compatible plasma products, adjustable medical devices, physiological sensors, and pharmaceuticals that eliminate the need for separate canine-specific supplies.

DoD seeks innovative R&D proposals across four critical areas: naval fleet readiness through predictive analytics and AI-driven training, hypersonic vehicle development and testing, directed energy and cybersecurity technologies, and advanced manufacturing capabilities to rapidly prototype specialized hardware.

The 1st Infantry Division seeks to prototype a nonprofit-enabled innovation partnership model that rapidly connects operational units with emerging technology providers from industry, academia, and startups. The effort addresses the Army's need to quickly discover and evaluate cutting-edge technologies in autonomy, AI, communications, and cyber capabilities outside traditional acquisition processes.

DoD seeks an automated Arresting Cable Release Mechanism prototype to eliminate operator exposure during assault breacher vehicle operations. The self-contained system must remotely release or cut deployment cables after detonation, keeping personnel inside armored platforms during hazardous obstacle reduction missions.

DoD seeks groundbreaking, untested concepts to open entirely new research avenues in kidney cancer. This high-risk award supports innovative theories and basic research with potential to transform the field, requiring no preliminary data.