Active Government Funding Opportunities

RTI Directorate BAA soliciting white papers for research and technology integration initiatives across defense innovation domains.

Trusted and Elastic Military Platforms and Electronic Warfare (TEMPEST) BAA seeks methodologies and tools for avionics cybersecurity, open system architecture, and multi-domain operations integration.

AFRL seeks to demonstrate networked, autonomous cruise missiles capable of rapid software updates and multi-vendor interoperability in contested environments. The effort targets affordable mass missile operations with collaborative behavior demonstrations across multiple platforms.

FLASH INP program seeks enabling technologies for hypersonic boost-glide vehicles. Critical enabling technologies include high-TRL command/control systems, thermal protection systems, and advanced design/optimization capabilities.

Kaiju Broad Agency Announcement from Air Force with controlled unclassified information. Future calls will issue white papers and proposals for advanced air force technology development initiatives.

NIST is accepting applications for congressionally identified construction projects to build new facilities and infrastructure. These grants support extramural construction initiatives designated under the 2026 appropriations act.

DARPA Biological Technologies Office hosts innovation fair to connect program managers with proposers exploring cutting-edge biological research and biotechnology solutions.

Air Force requests market research on SchemaOne technology solutions to assess sources and capability for Air Force operations.

DoD seeks prototype solutions for an Open Mission Engine (OMEN)—a modular, platform-agnostic software platform that enables rapid development of mission applications for aircrew operating in contested environments. The system addresses gaps in real-time situational awareness and dynamic retasking for large aircraft by integrating threat data, tactical communications, and blue-force information under degraded connectivity conditions.

Navy market research for agile software development capabilities supporting WASP legacy program modernization using DevSecOps, CI/CD, and modern development practices.

COTS software licensing consolidation for Vyond Enterprise Edition providing web-based video production and animation tools for training content creation across Office of Enterprise Development.

RFI seeking AI tools and automation solutions for Human Resources and Development (HRD) functions to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.

Genomic regulatory network research focused on retinal biology and gene expression. National Institutes of Health solicitation seeking research proposals for genomic analysis.

Market research for contractor-operated Groups 2-3 unmanned aircraft systems providing ISR services aboard Coast Guard cutters and shore-based sites.

Sole source maintenance renewal for ESPRIT Computer Aided Manufacturing software for Army armament manufacturing operations.

LHD midlife ship alterations acquisition for small business MAC holders under Big Blue 3 contract vehicle with detailed specifications available in PIEE system.

Market research for AI solutions addressing fraud impersonation detection, unsupervised learning, and discovering impersonation patterns for USPTO operations.

Sources Sought for Aviation Future Capability Directorate modernization support services. Market research for professional support to Army aviation transformation and doctrine development.

Data Lakehouse Operations and Cloud Engineering solicitation for Iron Bank data provenance platform. Seeks comprehensive data operations, AI/ML capabilities, and governance solutions.

Commercial research services to identify Jewish servicemembers with incorrect grave markers and surviving next of kin. Genealogical research and historical database analysis.

Sole source INCITS consortium membership for DHS standards participation. Annual sponsorship for IT standards development and biometrics collaboration.

STATEMAP funds state-led geologic mapping projects to create standardized 2D/3D databases supporting energy, mineral, and critical resource discovery. The program addresses foundational data needs for land management, infrastructure planning, and natural hazard mitigation across the nation.

USGS funds state and local governments to develop landslide hazard maps and community preparedness programs. This addresses billions in annual damage by improving risk assessments, public education, and interagency coordination across all U.S. states and territories.

BUILDER QA SMS quality assurance support services for Army Corps of Engineers facilities. On-site analysis and database review for facility condition assessments across multiple installations.

Drone light show production and design services for diplomatic event. Aerial performance systems for State Department reception at U.S. embassy with modified pre-proposal conference.