Active Government Funding Opportunities

This RFP seeks a room-temperature photon-number-resolution sensor array capable of detecting multiple simultaneous photons at GHz rates with megapixel scalability. The technology addresses quantum imaging and environmental sensing applications requiring precise photon counting while processing extreme data rates without loss.

This RFP seeks development of an Asymmetric Spatial Heterodyne interferometer spectrometer that simultaneously achieves large light-gathering capacity and ultra-high spectral resolution—solving a critical instrumentation gap for quantum communication systems, quantum sensing, and advanced remote sensing applications operating across 400–1600 nm wavelengths.

This RFP seeks advanced packaging techniques to combine high-performance commercial microelectronics with radiation-hardening capabilities, enabling Department of War and space systems to operate reliably in radiation-intensive environments while maintaining cutting-edge processing performance.

This RFP seeks compact, high-speed nanophotonic spatial light modulators to enable advanced wavefront control for adaptive optics applications. Current technologies like liquid crystal and MEMS devices are limited by slow response times, hindering adoption of LiDAR, free-space communications, and quantum sensing systems.

The Missile Defense Agency seeks to leverage existing power infrastructure with Very Large Array (VLA) technology to detect anomalies from unknown sources. This approach adds resilient detection layers to strengthen the Missile Defense System's overall capability.

USSOCOM seeks rapid experimentation and prototyping technologies for learning environments. Innovation-focused RFI for novel training and educational technology solutions.

NAVAIR seeks P-8A engineering support for Australian airworthiness certification including avionics, communications, and weapons systems integration. Source-sought for aircraft engineering and certification support.

This program funds states and territories to adopt and enforce flood risk management standards under the National Flood Insurance Program. It provides planning tools, best practices, and FEMA expertise to help communities reduce flood exposure and disaster costs.

Air Force seeks consortium management organization for Defense Energy Consortium (DECo), a public-private partnership to rapidly deploy innovative energy resilience solutions meeting critical DoD 99.9% uptime mandate by 2030.

NRC seeks support services for RASCAL radiological assessment computer code and emergency response tools. Contract involves maintenance, analysis, and operational support for consequence analysis software systems.

The Army seeks autonomous and minimally-manned ground and aerial systems for sustainment and recovery in contested environments where GPS and communications are degraded. Solutions must operate with minimal oversight across payload transport, power generation, refueling, and vehicle recovery to reduce soldier exposure and maintain mission continuity.

This pilot program seeks to develop and test tribal transportation safety strategies, addressing traffic safety challenges in Native American communities through research-informed interventions and evidence-based safety improvements.

This opportunity supports development of interdisciplinary training programs combining transportation law, policy, and technology. It aims to prepare professionals to address emerging regulatory and legal challenges in modern transportation systems.

HHS seeks pilot awards providing enterprise AI access bundles for up to 1,000 power users to baseline emerging AI capabilities, establish governance frameworks, and develop commercial-parity operational models for advanced models, features, and agentic tools.

Procurement of commercially available COTS credit research and financial data subscription services from an SEC-approved Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization for agency financial analysis.

Naval OTA prototype competition consortium for research, development, and testing of innovative undersea warfare systems, autonomous underwater systems, and submarine technologies.

RFI for Partnership Intermediary Agreements to expand DHS technology transfer and commercialization network connecting government, academia, and industry for homeland security innovation.

International development and technology cooperation initiative with Nepal focused on capacity building and bilateral partnership through American innovation transfer and technology diplomacy engagement.

Metal castings R&D program addressing DLA supply chain challenges through innovative procurement solutions, advanced manufacturing technologies, and Industry 4.0 implementations to reduce backorders and improve casting productivity.

Public-facing expo and media engagement event showcasing crisis management technologies and emergency response solutions for first responders and emergency management stakeholders.

USPACOM J81 solicits experiment and demonstration proposals for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2027 (Aug 9-22, 2027), focusing on Kill Chain/Kill Web agility, C5ISRT, Joint Fires Network integration, IAMD, and C-UAS. TRL 7 minimum; self-funded. Quad chart and white paper required. Deadline July 15-16, 2026.

The Navy seeks to develop advanced manufacturing capabilities for Active Expendable Decoy countermeasure systems to strengthen domestic production, reduce supply chain vulnerabilities, and enhance aircraft survivability through scalable, resilient industrial solutions.

MDA solicitation for innovative mobile integrated launch capability systems for rapid target missile deployment from multiple worldwide locations, involving detailed design and prototyping phases.

ERDC seeks prototype concepts addressing military engineering and resilient systems challenges through Other Transaction Authority. Submit white papers for innovative solutions to critical defense and infrastructure problems.

ERDC seeks innovative geospatial technologies to support military operations and warfighter capabilities. This broadly-scoped Commercial Solutions Opening invites novel approaches across multiple geospatial research areas.