Active Government Funding Opportunities

Develop a secure, AI-assisted tool that helps Army staff write clearer, more concise briefings aligned with military doctrine. The prototype aims to reduce preparation time, improve decision-making speed, and standardize communication quality across operational commands.

AFGSC seeks prototype modular, open-architecture pod systems for the B-52 that integrate sensing, electronic warfare, and communications capabilities. The solution enables rapid fielding of advanced mission systems without lengthy aircraft modifications, enhancing survivability in contested environments.

DIU seeks innovative modular payloads for autonomous maritime vessels, including threat radar simulators, electronic attack systems, and surveillance capabilities. Solutions must feature software-defined RF, open architectures, and rapid scalability to enable modern naval training and operations.

Navy seeks next-generation Electro-Optical/Infrared sight system replacing MK20 MOD 1 with modular open architecture, improved reliability (MTBF), and MISB standards compliance for naval gun weapon systems.

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.

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.

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.

Army Research Institute announces broad agency announcement for basic and applied research in behavioral/social sciences including personnel assessment and technological fluency development.

DoD seeks rapid prototypes of smaller, affordable medium-range air-to-air missiles that increase weapons density in fighter and collaborative combat aircraft. The effort aims to overcome current cost and size constraints limiting firepower during contested engagements against peer threats.

DoD seeks prototype development of an affordable, extended-range cruise missile (1,000+ nautical miles) costing under $300,000 per unit. The system must maintain precision strike capability and low-radar-signature survivability while using commercially available materials and modular design to solve critical munitions stockpile depth constraints.

Develop an integrated precision strike munition payload combining warhead, electronic fuzing, and height-of-burst sensing optimized for fortified structures, armored vehicles, and personnel. The solution must meet strict volume, power, and cost constraints while delivering enhanced lethality across ground and maritime operations.

Brand-name procurement for SCEPTRE Radio Analysis Tool software by Naval Surface Warfare Center. Lowest price technically acceptable evaluation for commercial product.

Distributed wind energy innovation program supporting optimized turbine designs, advanced manufacturing, certification testing, and commercialization of distributed wind technology systems.

Open call for emerging technologies supporting US Army Europe deterrence initiatives. Independent verification and validation for spectrum-related capabilities in operational environments.

INDOPACOM seeks an AI-enabled operational digital twin prototype that maps personnel roles, workflows, and decision processes before deploying bounded AI agents to automate routine tasks. The solution will provide visibility into bottlenecks and enable safe, auditable AI integration across joint operations.

Mission Engineering capabilities that apply DoD methodology to perform threat-informed modeling, simulation, and analysis. Solves the problem of aligning complex warfighting systems and technical solutions to operational needs through data-driven, top-down analysis.

DoD seeks nonprofits and universities to prototype TITANS, a workforce model embedding veterans and academic experts into federal innovation programs via IPA agreements. The initiative bridges talent gaps in dual-use technology adoption across AI/ML, cyber, autonomy, and logistics domains.

US Special Operations Command seeks prototype development and testing of a High Voltage Firing Device (HVFD) to advance firing system capabilities for specialized operations.

JRFA seeks integrated program management and technical support services to accelerate prototype development and fielding of emerging warfighting capabilities across the Joint Force. The solution eliminates fragmented testing pathways and certification bottlenecks that currently delay transition from innovation to operational deployment.

Develop a prototype intelligence fusion system that ingests multi-source regional data to identify hidden transnational threat networks. The capability enables analysts to detect and prioritize evolving criminal-commercial-state actor relationships through dynamic behavior modeling and traceable analytics.

DoD seeks low-cost unmanned maritime systems for persistent surveillance, threat detection, and rapid response in ports and coastal waters. Solutions should integrate defensive security with offensive capabilities using modular, expendable platforms across surface, subsurface, and multi-modal configurations.