This RFP seeks AI-enabled autonomy software that generates game-theoretically optimized courses of action for coordinating UAS swarms in contested, degraded environments. The system must scale to 200+ aircraft, incorporate adversarial reasoning, and support decentralized decision-making for maritime and air defense operations.
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Open Topic for Historical Radiation Data Analysis for Enhanced Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Modeling and Prediction
Department of DefenseMDAThis RFP seeks statistical analysis of historical radiation data to develop predictive models for space system performance, enabling the Department of War to reduce costly radiation testing requirements while maintaining system survivability in space environments.
Due Aug 19, 2026Posted Jul 01, 2026 - SourceActivePRIZE
DIU Presents: Specular MIST Prize Challenge
Department of DefenseDefense Innovation Unit (DIU)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.
Up to $250,000Due Jul 22, 20262 weeks leftPosted — - SourceActiveOTA
Electro-Optical Sight Systems (EOSS)
DEPT OF THE NAVYDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC CRANENavy seeks next-generation Electro-Optical/Infrared sight system replacing MK20 MOD 1 with modular open architecture, improved reliability (MTBF), and MISB standards compliance for naval gun weapon systems.
Due Aug 07, 20264 weeks leftPosted Jul 08, 2026 - SourceActiveCONTRACT
D--Solicitation Notice - Recreation Permitting & Tran
US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICEINTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.US FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE.FWS, IT SERVICESDigital platform development for recreation permitting and transaction processing. Seeks modernized system for managing recreation permits and financial transactions for wildlife refuge management.
Due Jul 15, 20264 days leftPosted Jul 08, 2026 The Navy seeks an adaptive algorithm that automatically optimizes sensor resource allocation across ship defense radar systems. The solution must dynamically identify which sensors contribute most to tracking threats and redirect underutilized sensor capacity to improve overall combat system situational awareness and engagement readiness.
Due Jul 22, 20262 weeks leftPosted Jun 03, 2026- SourceActiveOTHER
USSF - AI-Enabled Risk Management Framework (RMF) Authorization to Operate (ATO) Tool
US Space ForceThe Space Force seeks an AI-powered software tool to automate and accelerate the Risk Management Framework authorization process for information systems. The solution must streamline documentation, control selection, and compliance assessment while supporting NIST standards and government integration.
Due Jul 18, 20267 days leftPosted Jul 08, 2026 - Source26.BZActiveSBIR
Leveraging AI/ML for Optimizing JAG Data, Decision Making, and Military Justice Outcomes
Department of DefenseUSAFThis SBIR seeks AI/ML solutions to automate the Air Force Judge Advocate's labor-intensive legal and judicial workflows. The technology will streamline case intake, document processing, and decision-making to reduce delays by 50-70% and improve legal advisory delivery across military justice and interagency operations.
Due Jul 22, 20262 weeks leftPosted Jun 03, 2026 - Source26.BZActiveSBIR
Quantum Solutions for Proactive Advanced Response in Cyber Warfare - QSPARX
Department of DefenseUSAFAFDW seeks an AI-driven cybersecurity platform integrating post-quantum cryptographic standards to defend against quantum computing threats. The solution will automate threat detection and risk scoring across legacy Air Force networks while ensuring seamless migration to quantum-resistant encryption.
Due Jul 22, 20262 weeks leftPosted Jun 03, 2026 The Marine Corps seeks an innovative portable long-range listening device capable of accurately capturing and recording sounds from 200 meters away to support intelligence collection operations. The system must weigh under 50 pounds, operate for 24 hours on battery power, and distinguish voices and environmental noise with high fidelity.
Due Jul 22, 20262 weeks leftPosted Jun 03, 2026- Source26.BZActiveSBIR
Digital Twin of the Organization for Enhanced Mission Readiness
Department of DefenseDLADLA seeks a dynamic digital twin platform integrating real-time workforce data and synthetic scenario modeling to optimize organizational processes and boost productivity. The solution enables rapid workforce planning, surge deployment testing, and AI integration analysis to enhance mission readiness against modern competitive threats.
Due Jul 22, 20262 weeks leftPosted Jun 03, 2026 - Source26.BZActiveSBIR
AI-Powered Tool for Automated Evaluation of Vendor Economic Dependency
Department of DefenseDLADLA seeks an AI-powered tool to automate vendor economic dependency analysis across thousands of suppliers. The solution will integrate with government systems to flag high-risk relationships using public financial data and supply chain metrics, replacing manual, time-intensive processes.
Due Jul 22, 20262 weeks leftPosted Jun 03, 2026 This RFP seeks a new Patient Handling System (PHS) designed specifically for UH-60M aircraft to address a critical capability gap in the Army's MEDEVAC fleet. The system must fill the void created by reductions in other helicopter variants while supporting the goal of maintaining 446 operational MEDEVAC aircraft.
Due Aug 19, 2026Posted Jul 01, 2026- Source26.BZActiveSBIR
Anomalous Behavior Detection and Alerting for Congested Maritime Environments
Department of DefenseNAVYThe Navy seeks an automated anomaly detection system that identifies potentially threatening maritime and air contacts hidden within congested shipping environments by analyzing pattern-of-life behaviors from AIS, ADS-B, and radar data. This capability would reduce operator workload and improve threat detection accuracy for Ship Self-Defense System platforms transiting high-traffic regions.
Due Jul 22, 20262 weeks leftPosted Jun 03, 2026 The Navy seeks a multi-vendor satellite imagery scheduling optimization platform that integrates commercial providers into a unified system to enhance maritime domain awareness. The solution must dynamically adapt to weather, prioritize time-critical tasking, and reduce reliance on single-source imagery while minimizing costs and redundant collections.
Due Jul 22, 20262 weeks leftPosted Jun 03, 2026- SourceActiveOTHER
Arresting Cable Release Mechanism Prototype for Assault Breacher Vehicle and M58 Linear Demolition Charge Operations
Department of DefenseDoD 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.
Due Jul 27, 20263 weeks leftPosted Jul 08, 2026 - SourceActiveCONTRACT
E66 JCREW EggPlant Software
DEPT OF THE NAVYDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVSEA.NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER.NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISIONNavy procurement of EggPlant software and steam station re-piping repair services. Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software acquisition via simplified procedures.
Due Jul 22, 20262 weeks leftPosted Jul 06, 2026 - SourceForecastCONTRACT
DX Over IP (BLOS) Effort
DEPT OF THE NAVYDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR HQS.NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDDue Jul 21, 20262 weeks leftPosted Jul 06, 2026 - SourceClosedCONTRACT
Aircraft Computer Maintenance Management System
FOREST SERVICEAGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF.FOREST SERVICE.USDA FOREST SERVICECOTS computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) for US Forest Service aircraft fleet operations, configured for aviation maintenance and fleet support.
Due Jul 10, 2026ClosedPosted Jul 07, 2026 - SourceForecastRFI
Request for Information: DRIVE-BY-WIRE APPLIQUE KITS FOR EXISTING ARMY PLATFORMS
DEPT OF THE ARMYDEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-DTA.W6QK ACC- DTARequest for information on drive-by-wire (DBW) applique kits to enable autonomous operation of existing Army ground, air, and maritime platforms with remote control capabilities.
Due Jul 24, 20262 weeks leftPosted Jul 07, 2026 - SourceActiveBAA
RF Architectures Applying Photonic Timing and Routing (RAAPTR)
DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA)DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEFENSE ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGENCY (DARPA).DEF ADVANCED RESEARCH PROJECTS AGCYDARPA seeks innovative RF system architectures integrating photonic timing and routing for vibration-hardened, low-phase-noise defense applications on mobile platforms.
Due Aug 24, 2026Posted Jul 07, 2026 - Source26.BZPre-ReleaseSBIR
Event-Based Sensing Hardware and Algorithms for Navigation
Department of DefenseMDAThis RFP seeks event-based sensing hardware and neural network algorithms to enable independent, GPS-denied navigation for military vehicles and satellites. The technology must integrate with existing inertial systems, match GPS-level accuracy, and support real-time adaptive decision-making in dynamic environments.
Due Aug 19, 2026Posted Jul 01, 2026 - Source26.BZActiveSBIR
Next-Generation Non-Lithium Battery Technology for Safe, Extreme-Environment, High-Performance Resilient Military Logistics and Field Operations
Department of DefenseDLADLA seeks non-lithium battery technology to replace supply-chain-vulnerable lithium-ion alternatives in military field operations. The solution must deliver safer, more transportable power for extreme environments while meeting domestic sourcing requirements and core performance standards.
Due Jul 22, 20262 weeks leftPosted Jun 03, 2026 - SourceActiveGRANT
Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) Program
Small Business AdministrationSmall Business AdministrationSCALE helps small businesses strengthen their supplier capabilities and production readiness to participate in strategically important supply chains. The program provides technical assistance and industry engagement to overcome operational, technical, and market access barriers.
$1 – $500,000Due Aug 07, 20264 weeks leftPosted — - SourceClosedCONTRACT
EARTHMRI WKSHP POSTER BOARDS DISPLAY
US GEOLOGICAL SURVEYINTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE.US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY.OFC OF ACQUSITION GRANTS-NATIONALEvent equipment procurement for USGS Earth MRI Workshop requiring rental of 30 poster board display units for annual three-day conference at USGS National Center.
Due Jul 10, 2026ClosedPosted Jul 02, 2026
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