Active Government Funding Opportunities

Available-for-licensing technology for high-quality actinide thin films via molecular beam epitaxy enabling quantum and optoelectronic device development with precise material control.

Consolidation of Big Bang platform stewardship contracts for capabilities growth, infrastructure automation, and DevSecOps objectives supporting classified and unclassified environments.

Development of TRACE and PARCS plant-model simulation for Sequoyah nuclear power plant thermal-hydraulic and core physics analysis.

This SBIR solicitation seeks robust denoising technology to suppress noise in RF and acoustic sensing systems while preserving signal integrity. The Navy requires a solution achieving 10+ dB improvement that adapts to complex, non-stationary noise patterns on aircraft without extensive retuning.

This RFP seeks swarm-based micro-robotics capable of autonomous medical assistance for battlefield casualties in mass casualty incidents. Proposed systems must demonstrate at least two capabilities—such as casualty extraction, limb stabilization, hemorrhage control, or medication delivery—while remaining portable enough for IFAK integration or drone deployment.

Support high-tech research and innovation partnerships between U.S., Bahrain, and UK institutions focusing on advanced technology, defense, and economic collaboration. Projects should engage academic and private sector partners to develop secure, market-driven technology solutions.

Develop a low-cost "acoustic rainbow emitter" to attach to a UAS, reducing its acoustic signature and increasing its survivability in contested environments. This technology aims to counter the growing prevalence of acoustic sensors on the battlefield for improved ARSOF UAS mission success.

Seeking an acoustic communication system for drone swarms that uses propeller noise to share position data. This technology will enable decentralized swarming by allowing drones to autonomously maintain formation through sound-based communication.

Seeking affordable midwave infrared (MWIR) sensors for a missile-tracking satellite constellation, enabling persistent threat detection from low Earth orbit. Proposals should offer cost-effective designs suitable for large-scale deployment, improving upon current technology for proliferated space-based missile defense.

Adaptive test planning software needed to optimize evaluation of LEO satellite constellations. The tool should leverage evolving system knowledge and Bayesian methods to prioritize impactful tests and reduce redundant efforts in fast-paced space acquisition.

Develop advanced satellite de-orbiting technologies to enable commercial servicing solutions for problematic spacecraft in low Earth orbit. The goal is to create universal capture mechanisms, autonomous rendezvous capabilities, and design innovations that reduce orbital debris risks for proliferated satellite constellations.

ALIAS autonomy applications for UH-60 helicopters aim to enhance emergency services and wildfire suppression by enabling real-time decision-making and minimally-supervised aerial operations. The technology seeks to improve response times and mission effectiveness through advanced autonomous capabilities for complex tasks like medical evacuations, reconnaissance, and cargo transport.

A mobile card-based interface that leverages machine learning to automatically detect and quantify subtle animal behavioral changes, enabling more sensitive and unbiased assessments of chemical and biological threat responses at lower effect thresholds. This platform aims to accelerate medical countermeasure development by providing high-throughput, nuanced behavioral profiling technologies for defense research.

A compact laser-driven electron accelerator seeks to revolutionize radiation hardness testing for space electronics by generating high-energy electron beams in a small footprint. The technology aims to provide a more accessible, cost-effective alternative to large-scale accelerator facilities, enabling comprehensive single-event effect testing for microelectronic systems.

A comprehensive security assessment framework for secure messaging applications (SMAs) to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in cryptographic protocols and software architectures. The research aims to develop actionable tools and models that enable developers and users to understand and defend against emerging threats in encrypted mobile communication platforms.

ASCN seeks an autonomous logistics platform combining robotics, AI, and digital twin technology to modernize manual space cargo operations. The solution will optimize rapid cargo handling from warehouse to orbit while enhancing speed, precision, and resilience across contested supply chains.

This RFP seeks software and firmware modifications to enable heterogeneous RF systems to communicate and synchronize across distributed networks. The proposer will collaborate with a designated defense contractor to integrate multifunction capabilities into software-defined radio platforms, requiring comprehensive feasibility documentation including technical reports, test data, and performance results.

DARPA seeks medical technologies designed to work interoperably across both humans and military working dogs, reducing equipment burden on combat medics. Priority innovations include species-compatible plasma products, adjustable medical devices, physiological sensors, and pharmaceuticals that eliminate the need for separate canine-specific supplies.

The Department of War seeks development of high-voltage silicon-carbide MOSFETs (>10 kV) with fast turn-on and high current density capabilities to replace complex COTS device arrays. This advancement enables more compact, efficient switching solutions for high-energy capacitor discharge applications with improved gate-driver requirements.

This RFP seeks a safe, domestic manufacturing process for norbornadiene production to replace conventional methods that rely on hazardous acetylene mixtures. The goal is achieving >500 metric tons annually at <$20/kg using advanced techniques or bio-feedstocks while reducing supply chain dependence.

The Navy seeks advanced manufacturing processes to rapidly produce ruggedized optical components for maritime laser systems, addressing current supply chain delays and high defect rates that impact fleet readiness. Focus areas include automated fabrication of precision mirrors and transmissive optics ranging from 10-100cm diameter using additive manufacturing and innovative materials.

This STTR seeks to develop advanced digital human modeling tools incorporating Navy/Marine Corps aircrew anthropometric data and posture models to improve protective equipment design, fit, and sizing. The solution addresses poor fit issues affecting aircrew performance and safety by providing accessible, user-friendly modeling capabilities that don't require specialized expertise.

This RFP seeks an innovative low-power seawater desalination device to provide naval aircrew with reliable drinking water during extended ocean survival scenarios. The solution must produce at least one gallon daily while fitting within ejection seat survival kits and operating across extreme environmental conditions with minimal physical exertion.

This RFP seeks development of lightweight, flexible thermoelectric cooling films using organic materials for personal and large-area applications. The solution must achieve sub-one-inch bending radius and conformal contact to curved surfaces while prioritizing flexibility and cost over efficiency for niche cooling needs.

This RFP seeks advanced sensing and AI-enabled technologies to detect and monitor corrosion in naval steel structures, enabling predictive maintenance decisions. The solution addresses escalating Navy maintenance costs by providing rapid, nondestructive corrosion assessment across fleet assets to optimize repair scheduling and extend vessel service life.