Active Government Funding Opportunities

DEPSCoR Capacity Building funds science and engineering research at universities in under-represented states to build DoD-relevant research capabilities and strengthen competitive federal funding competitiveness for institutions.

This investigator-initiated research award supports novel reconstructive transplant approaches to advance surgical techniques and patient outcomes. The opportunity funds creative solutions addressing complex transplantation challenges through competitive, peer-reviewed R&D.

Diagnostic laboratory services contract to support NIMH clinical and research testing requirements for mental health research and healthcare operations.

Market survey for fiber-optic telecommunications infrastructure extension at Joint Reserve Base New Orleans. Seeks vendors for planning, scheduling, and execution of BCO services expansion from Building 30 to Buildings 390 and 90.

NASA procurement for fabrication of high-precision titanium Ti-6Al-4V parts for SWME hardware project. Capability statement submissions requested for precision manufacturing execution.

Kronos Family of Systems CSO seeking innovative space intelligence solutions: enterprise collection management orchestration, radar/sensor data analysis for on-orbit asset characterization, and RF data ingestion for object maneuver detection.

This RFP seeks automated weaponeering software that processes visual imagery to generate target models and calculate engagement probabilities in real-time. The compact, embeddable solution streamlines traditionally manual lethality assessment processes for tactical decision-making.

This STTR seeks a compact, user-friendly long-pulse laser system for airborne material ablation and penetration missions. The Navy-deliverable technology must achieve 10+ joule pulse energy at tunable repetition rates up to 40 kHz while maintaining robust thermal management during extended operations.

This SBIR seeks integrated multi-architecture AI systems inspired by the brain's neocortex, combining diverse neural networks to achieve superior computational efficiency and adaptability. The research addresses current AI limitations by reducing size, weight, and power consumption while enabling complex multi-modal processing for robotics, healthcare, and autonomous applications.

This RFP seeks monolithic integration of photonic and electronic circuits on a single chip to dramatically improve infrared imaging performance. The goal is to reduce power consumption and increase data transmission speeds for cryogenic detector systems while maintaining reliability in demanding environments.

SABER seeks algorithms that optimize communications and sensing in decentralized radar networks by processing data locally and transmitting only compressed features. This addresses the Joint Force's need to balance imaging fidelity with bandwidth constraints in distributed maritime operations.

This RFP seeks a desktop testing instrument to measure boresight error in infrared tracking systems across varying incident angles and temperature conditions. The device would enable cost-effective laboratory evaluation of protective window materials for interceptor vehicles operating in supersonic and hypersonic flight environments.

NGA seeks to evaluate quantum gradiometer technology for high-precision maritime bathymetric mapping to fill critical gaps in ocean floor coverage. This effort will assess whether quantum sensors can generate bathymetric products meeting GEOINT standards and complement existing collection methods like SWOT and multibeam systems.

This RFP seeks development of Dual-Functional Radar-Communication (DFRC) waveforms that embed data directly into radar pulses, eliminating the need for separate communication links on surveillance platforms. Proposed phases progress from waveform design through hardware prototyping to integration with existing military sensor networks.

This RFP seeks development of collaborative distributed swarm radar technology using networked UAS and sensors to enhance ground and maritime target surveillance. The project progresses from algorithm simulation through testbed validation to operational deployment, with potential civilian applications in environmental monitoring and emergency response.

This RFP seeks AI/ML-based compression technology for high-rate radar data streams, addressing the challenge of massive synthetic aperture radar data volumes. The solution will develop neural network architectures to compress raw radar returns with minimal distortion, reducing bandwidth requirements for transmission and storage across defense and civilian sensor applications.

This RFP seeks non-destructive metrology solutions to assess mesa-wall surface integrity in advanced infrared detector arrays during fabrication. The technology must detect surface defects in small-pixel geometries for Sb-based and MCT detectors across MWIR/LWIR bands, enabling real-time process optimization and higher-yield production for military sensor platforms.

DTRA seeks novel detection methods that repurpose existing military and commercial sensors—like cameras and microphones—to identify weapons of mass destruction threats. This approach addresses high development costs and long timelines associated with specialized detection equipment.

DTRA seeks innovative detection methods using existing military and commercial sensors to identify weapons of mass destruction and related threats. This approach aims to reduce development costs and timelines by repurposing standard equipment like cameras and microphones already deployed across military platforms and consumer devices.

DARPA seeks a scalable platform enabling engineers and scientists to autonomously discover and deploy optimized algorithms for domain-specific problems. The initiative bridges research-stage algorithm discovery tools with real-world industrial applications through university-industry partnerships.

This SBIR seeks innovative unmanned aerial systems (UAS) subsystems that dramatically improve payload capacity—achieving 4:1 payload-to-weight ratios through advanced materials and design. Proposals must focus on either revolutionary aerodynamic structures (Track A) or high-efficiency propulsion systems (Track B), with clear commercialization and certification pathways.

Seeking an open-architecture autonomous underwater vehicle platform that enables rapid payload adaptation and multi-vehicle collaboration while reducing downtime. The system must deliver reliable deep-water operations with AI-driven mission planning and automated data sharing to support defense, commercial, and scientific missions at scale.

This Phase II SBIR seeks an automated, species-agnostic cell culture platform that rapidly establishes reproducible cell lines from non-model organisms—compressing years of manual optimization into weeks. The platform will enable faster gene-drive research and genetic-biocontrol development across diverse vertebrate and invertebrate species.

This RFP seeks a low-power, mission-aware semantic communication system for small unmanned aircraft that intelligently compresses ISR sensor data by 100x while preserving decision-relevant context. The system must understand operator intent, reason across spatial and temporal patterns, and transmit only essential information over severely constrained tactical communications links.

DARPA seeks subsystems for underwater 3D concrete printing using seafloor sediments and seawater to enable rapid, flexible maritime construction. Performers will develop critical components including sediment processing, material transport, mixing systems, and AI-optimized concrete formulations for expeditionary and commercial applications.