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.
2026 Navy SBIR Topics Delayed — Repost Expected April 15–22 | 6 Topics with AI Summaries
6 U.S. Navy SBIR topics from DSIP solicitations 26.BZ were cancelled in March 2026 and did not repost on April 1 as previously confirmed. SBIR reauthorization is now estimated between April 15–22, 2026. RallyProp captured full details before the cancellation — review AI summaries now and be ready to submit when they repost.
Timeline Update — Updated April 4, 2026
- ✕March 24–25 (Original) — Topics were set to open for proposals but were cancelled/removed from DSIP
- ✕April 1, 2026 (Missed) — Topics did not repost as previously confirmed; SBIR reauthorization delayed further
- →April 15–22, 2026 (Estimated) — SBIR reauthorization expected in this window; topics anticipated to repost on DSIP shortly after
- ✓Now — Review AI summaries and technology areas below to get a head start before topics go live
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DIRECT TO PHASE II: Domestic Production of Zirconium and Hafnium Metal Organic Precursors
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.
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.
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.
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.
DIRECT TO PHASE II: AI/ML Assisted Field Troubleshooting in Avionics Optical Network
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.
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This page contains the complete database of 6 U.S. Navy Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) topics from the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) that were cancelled or removed in March 2026 before their original open date. RallyProp's automated intelligence system captured full topic details — including titles, AI-generated summaries, and technology taxonomy classifications — before the cancellation.
These topics span three solicitation numbers: 26.BX (0 topics), 26.BZ (6 topics), and 26.TZ (0 topics). Technology areas covered include artificial intelligence, machine learning, hypersonics, directed energy, advanced materials, additive manufacturing, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, electronic warfare, sonar systems, naval propulsion, and many more.
Each topic links to its full detail page in the RallyProp Funding Index, where you can find additional details including full descriptions, funding amounts, and related opportunities. Data is updated automatically and will reflect the reposted topics when they become available. SBIR reauthorization is currently estimated between April 15–22, 2026.