SBIR / STTR #26.BX

U.S. Army Solicits Quantum Sensor and Photonics Solutions from Small Businesses

The U.S. Army is inviting small businesses to participate in the xTech|Phantum competition, seeking cutting-edge quantum sensor and photonics solutions to enhance military capabilities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army, U.S. Department of Defense - Eligible Participants: - U.S.-based small businesses - Technology Focus Areas: - Quantum Sensors and Quantum Clocks for Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) - Non-GPS solutions for precise location and timing - Quantum Radio Frequency Sensors - Ultra-wideband, ultra-sensitive RF sensing as alternatives to traditional antennas - Quantum Electromagnetic Sensors - Detection of low power, non-RF electromagnetic fields, including underground and static fields - Photonics - Scalable photonics for secure, high-speed communications and data processing - Procurement Details: - Research and development efforts to demonstrate feasibility and commercialization potential - Only competition winners may submit a Phase I Army SBIR proposal - Phase I funding up to $300,000 for a 6-month period - Unique Requirements: - Solutions must advance military capabilities and address complex national security challenges - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all eligible small businesses - Notable: - Emphasis on innovative, dual-use technologies with potential for military and commercial applications

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The U.S. Army is seeking innovative quantum sensor and photonics solutions from eligible small businesses across the U.S. through the xTech|Phantum competition. The competition focuses on developing quantum sensors, quantum clocks for position, navigation, and timing, quantum radio frequency sensors, quantum electromagnetic sensors, and photonics technologies. Winners of the competition will be eligible to submit a Phase I Army Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) proposal with funding up to $300,000 for a period of 6 months. The competition includes a concept white paper submission, finalist announcement, finals event, and winners announcement, followed by the SBIR proposal submission period.

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