Department of Defense

This RFP seeks advanced AI/ML solutions for multi-sensor fusion across satellite constellations to enhance missile detection, tracking, and real-time reporting for U.S. Space Force operations. The capability must process large data volumes with minimal latency to accurately identify and track sophisticated threats like hypersonic missiles across multiple orbital platforms.

The Space Force seeks mature autonomous on-orbit logistics technologies to enable satellite servicing, refueling, and repair as routine operations. Proposers can emphasize either system-wide integration or a specific logistics function, demonstrating how their solution enhances resilience and operational freedom in contested space environments.

The USSF seeks an AI-enhanced defensive cyber warfare platform that integrates threat detection, supply chain vetting, and on-orbit monitoring across fragmented space systems. This unified approach shifts space cybersecurity from reactive to proactive, protecting satellites and ground infrastructure against advanced adversaries through autonomous, real-time threat interception.

This RFP seeks automated combat assessment software that rapidly evaluates battle damage post-strike using edge processing and AI/ML models. The system addresses the need for real-time damage classification in contested environments, enabling faster tactical re-planning and restrike decisions compared to traditional after-action reporting methods.

This SBIR Phase I project seeks to develop a secure 5G Open RAN cellular network specifically designed for Edwards AFB flight line operations. The solution will modernize outdated communication infrastructure to enable real-time ground crew coordination, aircraft health monitoring, and predictive maintenance while reducing downtime.

This RFP seeks development of a compact, receive-only passive X-Band radar with SAR and GMTI capabilities for covert sensing in contested environments. The lightweight, low-cost system must operate on small unmanned platforms without transmitting RF emissions, eliminating adversary detection risks.

This RFP seeks development of a standardized AI Performance Evaluation Tool to address gaps in assessing AI system reliability and trustworthiness across Air Force test and evaluation missions. The tool will provide consistent, quantifiable metrics for validating AI models' performance in sensor systems while supporting DoD Trusted AI principles and operational readiness goals.

This RFP seeks development of an affordable multi-function Ku-band radar system for high-speed airborne platforms, addressing the current shortage of cost-effective options at scale. The system must integrate imaging radar, passive direction-finding, and fuze sensing within a compact 6-inch diameter configuration while meeting demanding thermal and performance specifications.

The Navy seeks innovative manufacturing processes to produce IR-transparent composite ceramics with nanoscale microstructures and minimal porosity at production scale. This enables advanced infrared aperture components that maintain optical clarity and mechanical strength under extreme thermal conditions.

This RFP seeks development of room-temperature infrared and terahertz sensing devices using non-toxic, supply-chain-secure materials to replace cryogenically-cooled systems. The technology targets fast, low-power detection for hypersonic threats and drone detection without the toxicity and cooling requirements of current military sensor platforms.

TAPPAS seeks compact, lightweight sensing technology for satellites that enables real-time threat detection and space domain awareness. The payload combines onboard processing with local situational assessment to support self-protection and shared tactical awareness across contested space environments.

This RFP seeks to adapt autonomous drone swarm technology with AI-driven control software to enhance self-protection and security for military aircraft and forward operating bases. Vendors should propose integrated systems demonstrating secure communications, high-altitude deployment, and autonomous ground-based perimeter defense capabilities.

RIPTIDE seeks an integrated photonic navigation system enabling autonomous swarms to maintain precise positioning across 200-300 nautical miles in GPS-denied environments. The optical mesh network must deliver sub-meter accuracy through distributed optical crosslinks, enabling coordinated operations when traditional navigation systems are unavailable or compromised.

This RFP seeks a proof-of-concept system integrating multi-source intelligence data and machine learning to detect threats and assess space operations in real-time. The solution must process non-traditional sensor data to monitor an increasingly congested orbital environment and provide commanders timely situational awareness for decision-making.

This RFP seeks scalable, cost-effective methods to manufacture large-area 2D polymer films with precise structural control. Current production techniques yield low-quality or low-yield results, limiting commercial applications; this effort aims to enable roll-to-roll processing for materials with superior properties in catalysis, energy storage, and filtration.

This RFP seeks development of ultrafast nonvolatile memory using sliding ferroelectricity in layered van der Waals materials to achieve superior speed, endurance, and energy efficiency compared to current memory technologies. The work requires multidisciplinary expertise in device design, fabrication, and characterization of atomically thin moiré structures.

This RFP seeks architected energy-dissipating materials that combine rigid strength with flexible conformability for enhanced warfighter protection. Teams will design and test tunable structures using geometric arrangements to optimize performance across personal protection, vehicle safety, and electronics shielding applications.

This RFP seeks a portable solar-powered methanol synthesis system that converts sunlight, water, and atmospheric CO2 into fuel for remote military operations. The 90-lb, briefcase-sized device must generate ≥0.5L methanol hourly to power small tactical units operating independently from supply lines.

This RFP seeks development of quantum memory systems (quantum repeaters) to extend secure quantum key distribution over long distances, addressing signal loss limitations that currently prevent widespread implementation of quantum-secured communications for Air Force digital infrastructure.

This RFP seeks a schema-driven decision management system with governed AI capabilities to transform complex acquisition trade studies into auditable, human-controlled decision packages. The prototype will demonstrate how agentic AI can process digital engineering data while maintaining traceability, bias detection, and decision readiness assessment.

This RFP seeks a schema-driven AI system that transforms complex acquisition decisions into auditable, traceable decision packages for ground vehicle programs. The prototype will demonstrate how agentic AI processes digital engineering data while maintaining human control, transparency, and bias awareness throughout multi-phase trade studies.

The Air Force seeks contractor-owned, government-operated aircraft and training support to expand fighter pilot readiness sorties and accelerate the pilot training continuum. This fee-for-service model provides flexible supplemental flying capacity for operational units and formal training programs.

This STTR seeks bio-inspired underwater vehicle teams that leverage schooling hydrodynamics to achieve superior efficiency, range, and stealth compared to conventional designs. Proposals should demonstrate untethered UUVs (1-5 meters) reaching 4+ meters/second while minimizing acoustic signatures and optimizing cost of transport.

This RFP seeks development of a geometric amplifier for telecom applications that leverages Berry phase modulation through fiber-coupled resonators. The approach offers potential advantages over conventional gain mechanisms through reduced complexity, size, and power consumption using RF modulation.

This RFP seeks cyber deception solutions to mitigate 5G digital signature tracking threats against military and government personnel using commercial mobile networks. The technology must protect against adversary surveillance by masking cellular metadata that reveals location, device identity, and operational patterns.