Active Government Funding Opportunities

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.

DLA 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.

DLA 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.

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.

DoD 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.

Navy procurement of EggPlant software and steam station re-piping repair services. Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software acquisition via simplified procedures.

Request 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.

DARPA seeks innovative RF system architectures integrating photonic timing and routing for vibration-hardened, low-phase-noise defense applications on mobile platforms.

This 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.

DLA 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.

The Army seeks innovative low-cost interceptor solutions to defend against air threats, cruise missiles, and ballistic missiles. Eligible businesses compete for up to $8M in prizes and potential follow-on contracts through a two-phase demonstration competition.

DoD seeks affordable, mass-producible unmanned aircraft designed for high-attrition combat operations. The modular platform must deliver 2,800+ lbs of payload across 2,300+ nautical miles while supporting rapid sensor and weapons integration.

This RFP seeks a mid-wave infrared hyperspectral imager to characterize missile and thermal signatures for defense applications. The system must deliver high-resolution spatial and spectral data at rapid frame rates to support missile warning system development and hypersonic vehicle testing.

AFRL and SSC seek compact, space-qualified directed energy systems to overcome power limitations in orbital platforms. This technology enables efficient power beaming and dual-use applications like missile defense and debris remediation while reducing the weight penalties of traditional solar arrays and batteries.

ARPA-E seeks transformative R&D on recycled nuclear isotopes optimized for next-generation reactors. This high-risk research aims to create fundamentally new fuel cycles with superior cost-performance that could disrupt the nuclear energy market.

Combat identification and automated target recognition technology development spanning TRL 3-7, focusing on multi-sensor exploitation and fusion for air, ground, and surface target identification.

Annual software license renewal for portal connector system supporting departmental connectivity and portal management operations.

USSOCOM seeks innovative stand-off detection technology to identify concealed threats—explosives, weapons, radiological materials—through barriers without sampling or active emissions. The feasibility study targets miniaturized, field-deployable systems for SOF missions including maritime operations, route clearance, and counter-air protection in GPS-denied environments.

USSOCOM and AFSOC are seeking AI-enabled technologies to enhance search, track, and target recognition capabilities for special operations aircraft like the AC-130J. The solution must automate sensor functions across EO/IR systems while maintaining open architecture compatibility across diverse platforms.

This RFP seeks an improved hydraulic heating system for the MHU-196 Weapons Trailer to restore reliable munitions-loading operations in cold-weather environments. The solution will address performance degradation caused by thickened hydraulic fluid, reducing downtime and maintenance costs while supporting critical sortie generation timelines.

The Navy seeks specialized waveguides designed to transmit RF signals reliably across X, Ku, K, and Ka frequency bands while withstanding extreme hypersonic temperatures exceeding 1,000°C. These high-precision components must maintain signal integrity and power transmission where traditional RF cables fail under severe thermal conditions.

This RFP seeks development of domestically produced plant-based carbon fiber precursors to reduce U.S. dependence on imported rayon fibers critical for hypersonic thermal protection systems. The effort requires establishing environmentally friendly production processes and proving new precursor materials meet performance standards for advanced aerospace applications.

This grant funds research exploring resilience and positive mental health outcomes among people with spinal cord injuries. The work aims to identify protective factors and evidence-based interventions that support psychological well-being in this population.

This program funds research projects advancing disability inclusion and community participation through innovative interventions. It addresses barriers to independent living and social engagement for people with disabilities.