Active Government Funding Opportunities

SLAC seeks quotes for high-precision soft X-ray Wolter focusing mirror with nanometer-level surface finish for electron free laser applications.

Air Force Reserve conducts market research for a POM Strategic Prioritization Training tool to support programming, planning, and budgeting decision-making processes via virtual industry day.

Seek innovative commercial solutions for Special Operations Forces combat diving development through agile acquisition Commercial Solutions Opening.

This RFP seeks a three-axis stabilized, sealed infrared search and track payload for small tactical UAS to detect and track airborne threats. The system addresses performance degradation from uncompensated aircraft motion by providing integrated gimbal stabilization and sensor data processing.

U.S. Senate seeks renewal of Delinea privileged access management software for cybersecurity operations.

Navy seeks sole source maintenance and relocation services for BlueFors dilution refrigerator supporting quantum computing research operations.

Navy hosts Industry Day for market research on non-destructive testing, phased array ultrasonic testing capabilities, procedure development, and digital NDT data architecture with AI/ML.

Army seeks prototype solutions for modular Biological Containment Isolation System to convert TMT60 tent into negative-pressure isolation system for high-consequence infectious diseases.

NSF seeks input on establishing Tech Accelerators for deep-tech commercialization from lab-to-market, focusing on emerging technologies in under-invested areas.

Navy sole source procurement notice to Ticra Fond for unspecified materials or services; limited documentation available.

The Department of War seeks a secure, AI-powered SaaS platform capable of automating documentation workflows for classified materials up to TS/SCI. The solution will modernize manual processes for creating Security Classification Guides and compliance plans, reducing human error and accelerating decision-making across government operations.

This RFP seeks AI-driven software modernization solutions to automate refactoring and optimization of legacy Theater Mission Planning Center code. The capability will enhance maintainability, cybersecurity, and system integration while preserving mission-critical operations for Navy planning environments.

Install Wireless Crossing Nearside Station Stop technology across Metrolink rail intersections to improve safety and reduce congestion. The system integrates smart crossing alerts at four Southern California stations.

Three cultural and political advisors with Somali language capabilities for Joint Special Operations Task Force Somalia. Support local engagement and tribal liaison for JSOTF-SOM operations.

Integrated phenotypic and genotypic surveillance of Aedes aegypti insecticide resistance in Honduras to protect deployed military personnel against dengue vectors and inform vector control strategies.

This SBIR seeks passive SLAM technology enabling small unmanned aircraft to autonomously navigate complex environments using onboard sensors and compute. The solution must identify obstacles, plan dynamic routes to static or moving targets, and maintain accuracy without external connectivity or cloud support.

This RFP seeks game-theoretic AI that generates superior military courses of action by computing Nash equilibria in large-scale strategic games. The solution must overcome current planning bottlenecks through interpretable, scalable algorithms operable on modest computing resources while outperforming expert human planners.

DARPA seeks development of high-speed mixed-signal integrated circuits using wide-bandgap materials (SiC/GaN) that maintain performance in extreme temperatures exceeding 800°C. This addresses critical reliability gaps for defense missile systems, aerospace propulsion, and deep-space missions requiring precision electronics in harsh thermal environments.

DARPA seeks development of high-speed mixed-signal semiconductors using wide-bandgap materials (SiC/GaN) that operate reliably above 800°C. This addresses critical needs for extreme-temperature electronics in missile systems, space exploration, and geothermal monitoring where conventional silicon fails.

This SBIR opportunity seeks compact, wideband tunable microwave filters to protect DoD RF communications and electronic warfare systems from jamming and interference in congested electromagnetic environments. Solutions should deliver superior bandwidth, selectivity, and minimal insertion loss while maintaining a small form factor.

DARPA seeks nanopore-based technology for direct, single-molecule protein sequencing to enable rapid detection of unknown protein-based biological threats. This approach aims to overcome limitations of current mass spectrometry methods by providing real-time identification without destructive sample processing.

DARPA seeks thin-film heat spreader technology for high-power microsystems operating in extreme conditions. The innovation must manage heat dissipation in semiconductor lasers and high-temperature electronics while remaining thermally conductive, electrically insulating, and compatible with existing manufacturing processes.

This RFP seeks innovative solutions using semantic overlay techniques to add new capabilities to existing military hardware without full system upgrades. By creatively repurposing current computational resources, the effort aims to bridge capability gaps where legacy systems can't be modernized through traditional procurement cycles.

The Navy seeks improved colloidal quantum dot nanocrystals for mid-wave infrared imaging sensors that can be directly deposited onto silicon substrates. This technology aims to reduce manufacturing costs and complexity by eliminating expensive hybrid bonding processes while achieving performance comparable to traditional infrared detectors.

The Navy seeks novel anti-fouling coatings for submarine topsides that prevent marine growth without being slippery or toxic to crew. The solution must remain effective for 6-8 years, survive alternating wet/dry conditions, and withstand foot traffic while maintaining propulsion efficiency.