SBIR / STTR #26.4

Army Solicitation for Modular Payloads for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

This Army SBIR | Army STTR solicitation invites proposals for developing and integrating modular payloads for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), emphasizing interoperability and rapid prototyping. - Government Buyer: - Army SBIR | Army STTR program - Products/Services Requested: - Modular payloads for UAS, including: - Electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors with laser rangefinders and designators - Communications relay (voice and data) - Electronic warfare payloads - Signals intelligence payloads - Cargo resupply payloads (up to 20 lbs) - Other novel payloads compatible with CLIK - Technical design, prototype development, integration, safety assessments, and demonstrations - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Payloads must be compatible with the Picatinny Common Lethality Interface Kit (CLIK) specification for cross-platform interoperability - Emphasis on iterative, Soldier-centered design and collaboration with UAS vendors - Deliverables include technical designs, safety reports, prototypes, and demonstrations - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mentioned; focus is on the CLIK standard and UAS platform integration - Estimated value up to $150,000 for Phase I (1-3 months duration)

Description

This solicitation seeks proposals for the development of a real-time In-Transit Visibility system using blockchain technology. The project includes prototype demonstration and validation testing, focusing on interoperability, scalability, predictive modeling, and secure data sharing. The effort is divided into phases, with Phase I funding up to $300,000 for six months, and subsequent phases involving tokenization of assets, creation of digital twins, and integration with existing distributed ledgers. Applications are to be submitted via the DSIP Portal, targeting supply chain, fraud prevention, logistics, healthcare, agriculture, and industrial sectors.

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