ARM26BX03-NP006Pre-ReleaseSBIR

xTech|Inversion Competition

Department of DefenseARMY

AI Overview

xTech|Inversion seeks innovative technology solutions that accelerate military capability advancement and address complex national security challenges. The competition focuses on transitioning Army-funded research into scalable, commercially viable solutions through partnerships with non-traditional defense contractors.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
June 3, 2026
Due Date
September 11, 2026

Official Description

xTech|Inversion is an open-topic competition designed to identify cutting-edge technology solutions that will drive significant advancements in military capabilities while addressing complex challenges and enhancing national security. The Army faces challenges in rapidly transitioning government-funded scientific breakthroughs into scalable, real-world solutions that address both military and commercial needs. Traditional pathways often limit access to innovative intellectual property and slow t...

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Change History

Q&A UpdatedJun 23, 2026 at 4:01 PM

xTech|Inversion Competition

Added 2 new Q&As on IP set reactor chemistry: Reactor 2 can operate independently with external ethylene supply; methanol compatibility is conceptual only (ethanol was the focus of experimental testing).

Q&A UpdatedJun 15, 2026 at 7:04 PM

xTech|Inversion Competition

Added 5 new Q&As: TRL agnosticism (Q1), using Army IP as a module vs. standalone product (Q2), operational sustainment model requirements for IP set 8 (Q3), Phase I proof-of-concept flexibility (Q4), and IP rights retention/licensing process (Q5). Reordered existing Q&As accordingly.

Q&A UpdatedJun 15, 2026 at 6:01 PM

xTech|Inversion Competition

This Q&A clarifies that applicants must propose solutions based on a **single IP set only** and may pursue software/analytics layers rather than just hardware commercialization, but missing technical specs should be treated as part of the problem definition with clearly justified engineering assumptions rather than guessing exact specifications.

Opportunity AddedJun 3, 2026 at 12:04 PM

xTech|Inversion Competition

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