26.BZCancelledSBIR

Automated Expeditionary Airfield Assembly

Department of DefenseNAVY

AI Overview

This RFP seeks robotic systems to automate expeditionary airfield matting assembly, currently a manual and hazardous task performed by Marines. The solution should handle heavy mat manipulation on austere terrain while reducing personnel risk and improving operational readiness.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
March 2, 2026
Due Date
April 22, 2026

Official Description

EAFs serve as vital shore-based aviation support systems that enable the rapid deployment and recovery of military aircraft in environments lacking established infrastructure. Currently, assembling EAF matting is a manual process carried out by Marines—a task that is physically demanding, labor-intensive, and exposes personnel to potential hazards. Developing a robotic system capable of assisting with or fully automating this assembly process would offer significant operational benefits: increa...

More Department of Defense Opportunities

Get Alerts for Opportunities Like This

RallyProp monitors thousands of funding sources and sends instant alerts when opportunities match your technology and capabilities.

Start Free Trial