DSIP SBIR & STTR Solicitations: 115 Open Topics

Mobile diagnostic card interface for rapidly synthesizing stable nucleic acid reagents in extreme field conditions, enabling point-of-need test development without cold storage requirements and supporting molecular assay generation across challenging environmental scenarios.

A comprehensive security assessment framework for secure messaging applications (SMAs) to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in cryptographic protocols and software architectures. The research aims to develop actionable tools and models that enable developers and users to understand and defend against emerging threats in encrypted mobile communication platforms.

A compact laser-driven electron accelerator seeks to revolutionize radiation hardness testing for space electronics by generating high-energy electron beams in a small footprint. The technology aims to provide a more accessible, cost-effective alternative to large-scale accelerator facilities, enabling comprehensive single-event effect testing for microelectronic systems.

ALIAS autonomy applications for UH-60 helicopters aim to enhance emergency services and wildfire suppression by enabling real-time decision-making and minimally-supervised aerial operations. The technology seeks to improve response times and mission effectiveness through advanced autonomous capabilities for complex tasks like medical evacuations, reconnaissance, and cargo transport.

Develop a low-cost Ka-band metamaterial-based electronically scanned array radar for test and training environments. The innovative design aims to reduce production costs while maintaining high performance for emulating threat representative systems.

Onboard AI algorithms are sought to enable autonomous satellite decision-making for space domain awareness and battle management in contested environments. This research aims to improve real-time responsiveness and reduce kill-chain latency for resilient, networked satellite systems.

A secure, modular data fusion platform for Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) satellite constellations that enables real-time multi-source intelligence processing and AI-driven analytics. The solution aims to enhance mission decision-making by providing a flexible, zero-trust environment for rapid data integration and third-party tool evaluation across diverse space operational contexts.

Develop advanced satellite de-orbiting technologies to enable commercial servicing solutions for problematic spacecraft in low Earth orbit. The goal is to create universal capture mechanisms, autonomous rendezvous capabilities, and design innovations that reduce orbital debris risks for proliferated satellite constellations.

Microphysiological systems (iMPS) offer a breakthrough in vaccine development by modeling human immune responses in vitro, bridging the gap between preclinical studies and clinical trials. By accurately predicting vaccine immunogenicity, efficacy, and potential side effects, iMPS can accelerate medical countermeasure discovery for emerging threats to military personnel.

Develop innovative signal detection techniques using existing sensors to identify and track weapons of mass destruction (WMD) across military and commercial platforms. The solution aims to enhance WMD threat detection capabilities by leveraging common hardware like microphones, cameras, and infrared sensors more intelligently and cost-effectively.

Seeking innovative Li-ion battery solutions for advanced 6T technology that enhance energy density and performance. The goal is to develop more efficient, compact battery systems that address current limitations in portable and high-demand electronic applications.

Adaptive test planning software needed to optimize evaluation of LEO satellite constellations. The tool should leverage evolving system knowledge and Bayesian methods to prioritize impactful tests and reduce redundant efforts in fast-paced space acquisition.

Develop a compact, lightweight microsensor for rapid chemical threat detection across diverse operational environments. The deployable system enables real-time identification of chemical weapons agents through innovative sensing technologies, supporting enhanced situational awareness and mission command decision-making.

Develop advanced, rapidly manufactured CBRN sensor technologies that can be produced closer to operational environments. These flexible sensing capabilities aim to reduce complex supply chain dependencies and enable faster, more resilient chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear detection at the point of need.

Advanced respirator design aims to reduce breathing resistance and particulate exposure for military personnel in high-pollution environments. The solution focuses on regenerable filtration technologies that enhance comfort and protection during extended wear and high-intensity operations.

Seeking an acoustic communication system for drone swarms that uses propeller noise to share position data. This technology will enable decentralized swarming by allowing drones to autonomously maintain formation through sound-based communication.

A card-based mobile interface to unify Space Force technology insights, enabling real-time tracking of emerging S&T trends and strategic investment opportunities across commercial and government ecosystems. The platform will consolidate fragmented data sources, empowering stakeholders to proactively identify, assess, and collaborate on cutting-edge space innovations.

A mobile card-based interface that leverages machine learning to automatically detect and quantify subtle animal behavioral changes, enabling more sensitive and unbiased assessments of chemical and biological threat responses at lower effect thresholds. This platform aims to accelerate medical countermeasure development by providing high-throughput, nuanced behavioral profiling technologies for defense research.

Seeking affordable midwave infrared (MWIR) sensors for a missile-tracking satellite constellation, enabling persistent threat detection from low Earth orbit. Proposals should offer cost-effective designs suitable for large-scale deployment, improving upon current technology for proliferated space-based missile defense.

Distributed protein production enables rapid, on-demand biologics creation across therapeutic, vaccine, and diagnostic domains. This innovative approach eliminates cold-chain logistics, accelerates development, and provides flexible scaling for critical medical and research applications.

Develop an innovative 200-mm GaN-on-Si technology platform to enable monolithic integration of high-performance RF frontend components like low-noise and power amplifiers. The solution aims to address current limitations in scalable semiconductor technologies for advanced radar, communication, and mobile applications.

Develop portable, lightweight SERS sampling tickets to enhance chemical and biological threat detection for military personnel, enabling more sensitive and selective identification of materials with minimal sample requirements compared to current handheld Raman detectors. These innovative coupons address variability challenges in spectroscopic measurements, providing a compact solution for rapid threat assessment in specialized CBRN units.

Develop a low-cost "acoustic rainbow emitter" to attach to a UAS, reducing its acoustic signature and increasing its survivability in contested environments. This technology aims to counter the growing prevalence of acoustic sensors on the battlefield for improved ARSOF UAS mission success.

A mobile card-based interface that rapidly synthesizes complex battlefield data, enabling warfighters to quickly visualize and communicate critical information across chemical, biological, and dynamic operational environments. The solution aims to enhance situational awareness and decision-making by simplifying information integration through an intuitive, user-centric design.

This SBIR solicitation seeks robust denoising technology to suppress noise in RF and acoustic sensing systems while preserving signal integrity. The Navy requires a solution achieving 10+ dB improvement that adapts to complex, non-stationary noise patterns on aircraft without extensive retuning.

This RFP seeks development of lightweight, flexible thermoelectric cooling films using organic materials for personal and large-area applications. The solution must achieve sub-one-inch bending radius and conformal contact to curved surfaces while prioritizing flexibility and cost over efficiency for niche cooling needs.

This STTR seeks to develop advanced digital human modeling tools incorporating Navy/Marine Corps aircrew anthropometric data and posture models to improve protective equipment design, fit, and sizing. The solution addresses poor fit issues affecting aircrew performance and safety by providing accessible, user-friendly modeling capabilities that don't require specialized expertise.

The Navy seeks light mitigation technology to reduce bridge lighting's negative effects on night vision and crew situational awareness during darkened operations. Solutions must comply with military human engineering standards and include adjustable work lights and display overlays that preserve crew safety without permanent modifications.

The Navy seeks advanced manufacturing processes to rapidly produce ruggedized optical components for maritime laser systems, addressing current supply chain delays and high defect rates that impact fleet readiness. Focus areas include automated fabrication of precision mirrors and transmissive optics ranging from 10-100cm diameter using additive manufacturing and innovative materials.

This RFP seeks innovative detection and treatment methods for traumatic brain injury in military working dogs, addressing high mortality rates and performance impacts. Solutions should leverage existing research from animal models to improve clinical outcomes beyond current supportive care approaches.

The Navy seeks a portable, self-powered Underway Replenishment (UNREP) tester/trainer system to validate ship cargo and liquid transfer equipment without requiring pier space or availability of delivery ships. This mobile solution will reduce in-port testing delays while enabling fleet training on UNREP highline operations at various locations.

This RFP seeks automated assessment and adaptive training software for fire support coordination simulation that tailors individual Marine training based on performance metrics. The solution addresses the need for objective, standardized skill evaluation without instructor support while preparing teams for collective operations.

The Navy seeks an ultra-compact, low-power computational engine (under 1 lb, 150W) that can process high-bandwidth radio frequency sensor data in real-time for small unmanned platforms. This technology enables rapid RF detection and classification at the tactical edge where network constraints make onboard processing critical.

The Air Force seeks intelligent autonomy capabilities for aircraft to operate effectively in threat-rich environments while managing uncertainty and enabling collaborative teaming. This addresses the need for autonomous systems to make rapid, informed decisions and achieve air superiority through risk-aware behaviors and multi-vehicle coordination.

This RFP seeks a safe, domestic manufacturing process for norbornadiene production to replace conventional methods that rely on hazardous acetylene mixtures. The goal is achieving >500 metric tons annually at <$20/kg using advanced techniques or bio-feedstocks while reducing supply chain dependence.

This RFP seeks development of synthetic alkali atom vapor density methods for quantum sensors used in atomic clocks, magnetometers, and inertial measurement. The approach aims to simplify sensor design and reduce size/weight/power requirements by maintaining stable atomic vapor density across varying environmental conditions without complex active regulation systems.

The Department of War seeks development of high-voltage silicon-carbide MOSFETs (>10 kV) with fast turn-on and high current density capabilities to replace complex COTS device arrays. This advancement enables more compact, efficient switching solutions for high-energy capacitor discharge applications with improved gate-driver requirements.

This RFP seeks software and firmware modifications to enable heterogeneous RF systems to communicate and synchronize across distributed networks. The proposer will collaborate with a designated defense contractor to integrate multifunction capabilities into software-defined radio platforms, requiring comprehensive feasibility documentation including technical reports, test data, and performance results.

The Navy seeks superconducting magnetic energy storage (SMES) technology to rapidly store and discharge power for pulsed weapons systems aboard all-electric ships. This high-rate intermittent storage prevents electrical grid disruption and generator damage while supporting emerging naval combat loads.

ASCN seeks an autonomous logistics platform combining robotics, AI, and digital twin technology to modernize manual space cargo operations. The solution will optimize rapid cargo handling from warehouse to orbit while enhancing speed, precision, and resilience across contested supply chains.

This RFP seeks a shelf-stable canine whole blood product or substitute to improve Military Working Dog survival rates in combat. The solution must safely treat traumatic blood loss in operational environments with shelf-life exceeding three years and thermal stability across extreme temperatures.

This RFP seeks a modern, modular software suite to replace the legacy Automated Tropical Cyclone Forecast System, enabling tropical cyclone forecasters at DOW, Fleet Weather Centers, and NOAA to analyze, predict, and disseminate storm information more efficiently through containerized architecture and contemporary development frameworks.

This STTR seeks adaptive behavioral nudging software integrated with commercial wearable sensors to improve sleep quality and operational performance in military personnel. The system must use AI/ML algorithms with cognitive-behavioral theory to deliver personalized, real-time interventions that promote sustained positive sleep behaviors.

This RFP seeks a modeling and simulation tool for generating high-fidelity, thermally-accurate virtual EO/IR objects—such as clouds and debris fields—to enhance developmental testing of missile warning and infrared countermeasure systems. The solution must support real-time scene generation across multiple resolutions and frame rates for realistic survivability assessments in cluttered battlefield environments.

This RFP seeks development of a next-generation telemetry antenna using K/Ka-band frequencies and satellite relay to enable real-time, high-speed data transmission from Navy SLBM reentry test bodies throughout flight, overcoming current S-band limitations and coverage gaps during midflight and reentry phases.

This RFP seeks an integrated metal-ceramic matrix coating technology adapted from titanium applications to protect high-strength steel landing gear components. The solution must eliminate current coating limitations (corrosion hiding, poor repairability, wear issues) while improving durability and operational readiness.

This RFP seeks automated flight control technology enabling aircraft to maintain precise formation positions within lead aircraft wake patterns for fuel savings of 10-20%. The solution must achieve robust station-keeping across mixed aircraft types with minimal hardware modifications and no additional data-link requirements.

The Navy seeks a portable, universal automatic cable tester capable of testing copper, RF, and fiber optic cables across 2,900+ ship interfaces. This solution would significantly reduce manual testing time during DDG 51 Class Ship modernization while maintaining cost efficiency and real-time data reporting.

This RFP seeks a universal Hold-Up Battery tester with integrated low-voltage alerts for Type 1 encryption devices, reducing costly depot returns and downtime by enabling timely battery replacement monitoring and maintenance.

This SBIR solicits nonlinear optical dyes embedded in sol-gel glass to protect military EO/IR sensors from frequency-agile lasers and dazzlers. The technology must rapidly switch from transparent to blocking states while maintaining ambient light transmission and surviving 10,000+ pulses without degradation.

This RFP seeks an innovative low-power seawater desalination device to provide naval aircrew with reliable drinking water during extended ocean survival scenarios. The solution must produce at least one gallon daily while fitting within ejection seat survival kits and operating across extreme environmental conditions with minimal physical exertion.

This STTR seeks a scalable modeling tool to predict frontal polymerization curing characteristics—including front velocity, temperature, and mechanical effects like warpage—across multiple initiation methods and geometries. The solution addresses computational limitations in current simulations while enabling faster composite manufacturing and repair applications.

This STTR seeks a flexible, robot-mounted mass spectrometry system for remote chemical detection of explosives and hazardous materials from standoff distances. The innovation addresses EOD and field sampling challenges by eliminating the need for sample preparation or manual swabbing while enabling robotic manipulation in varied environmental conditions.

The Navy seeks an innovative waste heat recovery system to capture thermal energy from LM 2500 engine exhaust and convert it to electrical power, reducing fuel consumption and emissions while operating within strict DDG 51 Class constraints on space, weight, and radar signature.

This RFP seeks automated software test generation and augmentation technology to improve debloating specifications. The solution must help developers identify and remove unnecessary code dependencies while ensuring critical functionality remains intact, addressing high failure rates in current debloating transformations.

The Navy is seeking VR software that enables engineers to virtually walk through DDG-51 destroyer CAD models for design reviews. This solution would reduce costly construction errors by allowing early detection of layout issues and supporting crew training before deployment.

The Navy seeks neuro-enhanced AI systems that integrate neural and physiological data collection with real-time analytics to optimize warfighter training and decision-making in manned-unmanned teaming environments. This capability will accelerate time-to-proficiency and readiness by embedding adaptive neurofeedback into live and simulated naval training.

This SBIR seeks to develop robocasting technology for manufacturing large-format textured piezoelectric ceramic sensors with improved performance and lower production costs. The innovation addresses critical supply chain vulnerabilities in undersea sensor components while enabling performance enhancements for Navy sonar applications.

This RFP seeks a lightweight dual-wavelength LiDAR and passive imaging system for Group 2 UAVs to rapidly characterize shallow coastal environments. The integrated solution addresses limitations of current single-sensor approaches by enabling real-time bathymetry, underwater target detection, and seafloor characterization in littoral zones.

This RFP seeks advanced sensing and AI-enabled technologies to detect and monitor corrosion in naval steel structures, enabling predictive maintenance decisions. The solution addresses escalating Navy maintenance costs by providing rapid, nondestructive corrosion assessment across fleet assets to optimize repair scheduling and extend vessel service life.

DARPA seeks medical technologies designed to work interoperably across both humans and military working dogs, reducing equipment burden on combat medics. Priority innovations include species-compatible plasma products, adjustable medical devices, physiological sensors, and pharmaceuticals that eliminate the need for separate canine-specific supplies.

CHORD seeks to develop advanced debriefing tools with explainable AI analytics to help military operators understand autonomous crewed and remotely piloted aircraft decisions during post-mission review, addressing current gaps in transparency and trust for human-machine teaming in tactical operations.

The Navy seeks a compact, low-power maritime transceiver using non-RF technology to enable secure, covert communications between moving vehicles and autonomous systems. This addresses adversary detection capabilities by providing low intercept/detection probability communications over 5km+ ranges with high bandwidth and minimal size, weight, and power requirements.

This RFP seeks modular, field-configurable mechatronic vehicle kits to support first responder teams in disaster response. The solution must offer versatile, reconfigurable platforms that overcome current limitations in specialized equipment by enabling rapid customization for logistics, inspection, search and recovery missions.

Water propulsion and operator control improvements are needed for the Amphibious Combat Vehicle to enhance maneuverability in surf zones and reduce operator workload. The solution must simplify the human-machine interface, improve responsiveness, and fit within strict dimensional constraints while maintaining performance in shallow-water environments.

This RFP seeks robotic systems to automate expeditionary airfield matting assembly, currently a manual and hazardous task performed by Marines. The solution should handle heavy mat manipulation on austere terrain while reducing personnel risk and improving operational readiness.

The Navy is seeking an innovative, modular software-defined radio system optimized for minimal size, weight, and power to integrate across multiple aircraft platforms. The open-architecture design must support diverse communication waveforms while meeting strict security and electromagnetic compatibility standards.

The Navy seeks a lightweight, corrosion-resistant beaching ramp system to replace heavy steel alternatives that degrade rapidly in saltwater environments. The solution must support 70-ton vehicle loads, deploy within 30 minutes, and maintain reliability over the 30-year ship lifecycle while operating in extreme marine conditions.

The Navy seeks a compact, high-gain directional sonobuoy array for enhanced anti-submarine warfare detection in deep waters. The system must fit within standard A-size deployment constraints while delivering long-range passive acoustic detection and directional sensitivity for maritime patrol aircraft operations.

This STTR seeks a portable induction welding system for repairing thermoplastic composite aircraft components aboard naval platforms. The field-deployable technology would reduce maintenance downtime and scrap rates by enabling in-situ repairs without removing material, unlike current depot-only systems.

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.

This RFP seeks development of small-molecule antifungal compounds effective against resistant fungi like Candida auris and Aspergillus species. The goal is to address rising fungal infection rates and hospitalizations by creating safer, broad-spectrum alternatives to current treatments limited by toxicity and drug resistance.

This RFP seeks wide-field optical tracking systems to monitor the growing density of low-earth orbit constellations and debris that overwhelm current radar infrastructure. Solutions must use commercial components and software-defined sensors capable of tracking objects from 10cm to 1cm in size with near-real-time data dissemination.

This SBIR seeks biological finger regeneration technology using scaffolds and bioactive proteins to restore bone, cartilage, and soft tissue function. The approach addresses critical military joint injuries and post-traumatic osteoarthritis, enabling service members to return to unrestricted duty instead of requiring permanent implants or disability.

This RFP seeks a detection and counter-UAS system for military convoys on domestic roads, capable of identifying threatening drone operations and disrupting them through electronic warfare or precision kinetic means while minimizing civilian risk in populated areas.

This SBIR seeks development of photonic-electronic integration panels that combine optical and electrical routing for multi-chip systems, addressing the need for high-density, low-cost interconnect solutions beyond current chip-to-chip capabilities. The solution must demonstrate manufacturable 3D optical routing with integrated fiber interfaces and meet specified optical link performance metrics.

This RFP seeks an AI and Augmented Reality system to enhance advanced manufacturing operations for military components. The solution must guide operators through production lifecycles in austere environments while maintaining precision, with modular design enabling rapid deployment and minimal training.

This SBIR seeks an integrated, automated whole blood transfusion device that streamlines donor collection and recipient transfusion through complete end-to-end automation, continuous monitoring, and embedded AI. The solution addresses high failure rates and extended timelines in military field transfusions by eliminating manual steps, reducing human error, and enabling rapid blood operations in austere environments.

This RFP seeks commercial space and ground-based sensing and analytics to enhance real-time tactical awareness for warfighters. Solutions should integrate data collection, analysis, and delivery capabilities to address gaps in responsiveness and automation that current systems lack.

This feasibility study seeks compact LiDAR system designs for portable underwater vehicles operating in shallow coastal waters. The effort addresses the need for safe, affordable, and easily integrated payloads that enable rapid deployment and standardized data collection in littoral environments.

This RFP seeks swarm-based micro-robotics capable of autonomous medical assistance for battlefield casualties in mass casualty incidents. Proposed systems must demonstrate at least two capabilities—such as casualty extraction, limb stabilization, hemorrhage control, or medication delivery—while remaining portable enough for IFAK integration or drone deployment.

This RFP seeks blockchain-based logistics tracking technology to provide military commanders real-time visibility into in-transit assets across disparate systems. The solution must integrate distributed ledger, sensor fusion, and predictive analytics to overcome current data silos and manual reporting limitations.

This SBIR seeks a compact, battery-operated mid-wave infrared hyperspectral camera using photonic crystal integration to enable real-time video imaging of hard-to-detect targets. The innovation addresses current systems' bulk, slow frame rates, and power consumption by delivering 500+ spectral bands at video speeds for field reconnaissance and target detection.

The Army seeks modular UAS payloads using the Picatinny CLIK standard to enable cross-manufacturer compatibility and rapid capability upgrades. Selected vendors will develop and field-test interchangeable payloads—including sensors, communications, and electronic warfare systems—with brigade-level units to maximize battlefield flexibility.

This SBIR seeks an AI-powered navigation tool integrating satellite imagery, ship sensors, and ice forecasts to optimize Arctic route planning. The system addresses dangerous, manual ice navigation processes by providing automated 12-96 hour sea ice forecasts and tailored routing options based on vessel specifications.

This RFP seeks to develop 3D-printed polymer materials with electromagnetic shielding capabilities by incorporating additives that attenuate RF radiation. The research will optimize additive formulations while evaluating impacts on material properties and printing processes for military applications requiring EM attenuation.

This RFP seeks autonomous leader-follower UAS formation technology enabling single operators to manage multiple coordinated aircraft while reducing workload and enhancing mission resilience. Solutions should incorporate AI-based control, resilient mesh communications, and adaptive algorithms for contested and GPS-denied environments.

The Air Force seeks a non-invasive wearable device that continuously detects viral and bacterial infections through biomarkers in saliva or sweat, then delivers immediate broad-spectrum treatment in austere operational environments where medical care is unavailable, enabling early threat response and improved warfighter survivability.

This RFP seeks an AI/ML-enabled portable diagnostic device to rapidly identify faults in military airborne fiber-optic networks with centimeter-level precision, reducing aircraft downtime and intrusive panel removals during maintenance troubleshooting operations.

The DoD seeks an AI framework generating high-fidelity, multimodal synthetic scenes for training autonomous systems and AI/ML models in realistic environments. The solution must integrate geospatial data with RF and EO/IR sensor simulations, ensuring spatial-temporal consistency and compatibility with existing tools like FLITES and Xpatch.

This RFP seeks a low-cost, modular small unmanned aircraft system with standardized payload interfaces designed for rapid electronic warfare deployment. The platform must support ground launch, accommodate 3-10 unit swarms, carry 5+ lb payloads for 45+ minutes at 100+ km range to enable flexible, quickly-reconfigurable missions.

The Air Force seeks Runtime Assured Autonomy (RTAA) technology to continuously monitor and safeguard autonomous unmanned systems when radio communications fail or operator workload is saturated. RTAA detects autonomy faults and activates recovery protocols to ensure safe flight and mission success in complex battle scenarios.

This STTR seeks development of low-cost phased array antennas for small unmanned aircraft swarms to enable collaborative jamming capabilities. The technology addresses the need for affordable, scalable, and resilient jamming solutions by coordinating multiple sUAS units to focus jamming energy on specific targets more effectively than traditional high-power systems.

The Navy seeks RF photonic front-end architectures that use fiber-optic and light-based technologies to improve communications and navigation resilience in contested electromagnetic environments. Solutions should reduce noise, resist jamming, and automatically suppress interference while maintaining reliable performance on maritime platforms.

The Navy seeks integration of HLG propulsion technology into existing 10-inch rocket motors to boost range and tactical flexibility while increasing total impulse by approximately 30%. This Direct to Phase II effort aims to mature the advanced propulsion approach and raise readiness levels for tactical air-launched rockets.

The Navy seeks domestic production of metal organic precursors like TDMAZ for microelectronics and advanced ceramics manufacturing. This initiative aims to establish a U.S.-based supply chain for critical chemical feedstocks essential to atomic layer deposition and composite material production.

This SBIR Direct to Phase II seeks to integrate Highly Loaded Grain (HLG) propellant technology into the 2.75" Mk66 rocket motor to increase range by 30% while maintaining affordability and compatibility with existing systems. The advancement addresses the need for extended-range capabilities in current unguided and precision-guided munitions platforms.

The Navy seeks an advanced passive Structural Health Monitoring system to detect and characterize hull cracks in real time, addressing limitations of current strain-gauge approaches. This automated solution would enable ships to identify structural damage early, reducing inspection costs and operational risks at sea.

The Navy seeks a low-cost, multi-frequency dipping sonar transducer combining anti-submarine and mine countermeasure capabilities for helicopter deployment. This unified system reduces costs, logistics complexity, and mission coverage gaps while maintaining compatibility with existing naval aircraft platforms.

SBIR seeks development of a domain-specific large language model to help military personnel rapidly extract insights from high-volume operational documents, communications, and tactical data. The standalone AI/NLP system must operate securely with full source attribution and traceability for classified environments.

This RFP seeks detection technologies and systemic treatments for hazardous material exposures absorbed by military working dogs in combat operations. Proposals should address internal contamination via injection kits with identifiers and treatments, or blood filtration systems deployable by veterinary personnel.

This SBIR seeks an auto-focus signal processing capability for sonar hydrophone arrays that automatically optimizes detection parameters—like focus range and frequency band—to identify maritime contacts with minimal operator workload. The innovation combines multiple processed data volumes to present operators with a single, high-confidence display containing the best signal representation across all detection scenarios.

This SBIR seeks a wideband digital recording system capable of capturing high-volume sensor data at the tactical edge to support AI/ML algorithm development. The device must fit within compact rack space while meeting strict security and environmental standards for deployment on military platforms.

This SBIR seeks regenerative AI-based agents for naval operations that monitor real-time tactical activities, detect anomalies, and autonomously adapt engagement strategies when unexpected events disrupt approved plans. The solution addresses vulnerabilities in human-dependent operational planning by leveraging multimodal intelligence data to maintain mission effectiveness against near-peer adversaries.

This SBIR seeks AI/ML and digital twin tools to optimize additive manufacturing parameters and predict mechanical performance across the entire component lifecycle. The solution addresses rapid production of legacy parts by integrating material selection, build optimization, and performance prediction into a single, system-agnostic platform for Navy manufacturing.

This RFP seeks development of 3D heterogeneously integrated photonic imaging sensors that stack detector, readout electronics, and optical interconnect layers to overcome copper bandwidth limitations in advanced military EO/IR focal plane arrays. The solution enables concurrent wide field-of-view, high resolution, and ultra-high frame rate imaging through innovative vertical integration and cryogenic-compatible design.

This SBIR seeks machine learning solutions to enhance passive sonar tracking, classification, and localization for anti-submarine warfare systems. The effort aims to improve detection speed, tracking persistence, and target classification accuracy beyond current algorithmic capabilities.

This RFP seeks advanced overlay/bond coatings that resist hot corrosion in Navy marine gas turbine engines. The improved coatings must eliminate salt and sulfur-induced degradation in turbine blades to extend engine service life and reduce maintenance removal cycles.

This SBIR seeks malleable, cost-effective metastructures that protect maritime communications and radar systems while withstanding salt, UV, and water damage. The solution must offer broadband frequency selectivity across multiple bands, conform to complex geometries, and outperform current expensive, manufacturing-constrained alternatives.

The Navy seeks an integrated multidisciplinary design and optimization framework to accelerate hypersonic boost-glide weapons development by concurrently optimizing aerodynamics, thermal protection, structures, and trajectories. The solution must balance computational efficiency with modeling accuracy to reduce design complexity, development timelines, and costs while supporting early-phase trade studies and manufacturability assessments.

The Navy seeks development of a throttleable solid-fuel rotating detonation ramjet system to enable high-speed propulsion with superior thermal efficiency and operational flexibility. Research focuses on designing a controllable gas generator and optimized combustion chamber to achieve stable detonation performance across diverse mission profiles.

This SBIR solicitation seeks development of a high-power blue laser (425-475 nm) with extended coherence length and high pulse rates for improved data storage, imaging, and underwater/free-space communication applications. The laser must deliver 10W continuous output with 2000-day operational reliability.

This RFP seeks thermally tolerant optical fire detectors capable of operating in aircraft nacelle environments exceeding 200°F, addressing current system limitations. Enhanced thermal design and AI/ML-based signal classification will improve detection speed, reduce false alarms, and increase aircraft safety and maintainability.

This STTR seeks advanced liquid hydrogen storage systems for Navy and Marine Corps unmanned aircraft, addressing the need for lightweight, high-density fuel solutions that minimize weight and volume while meeting strict safety and durability standards across various UAS platforms.

The xTech|Phantum competition seeks innovative quantum sensors, quantum clocks, and photonic technologies to enhance Army position, navigation, timing, and communications capabilities while reducing dependence on GPS and improving performance in contested environments. Winners will be eligible to submit SBIR proposals under four specialized quantum and photonics topics.