SBIR / STTR #26.BZ

DARPA SBIR: Advanced High-Temperature Electronics, Thermal Management, and Security Co-Design Solutions

This opportunity invites small businesses to propose advanced research and development solutions for the Department of War (DoW) and DARPA under the SBIR program, focusing on high-impact technologies for defense and aerospace applications. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Department of War (DoW) - Managed by the DARPA Small Business Programs Office and Contracts Management Office (CMO) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; solutions may involve wide-bandgap semiconductor manufacturers (e.g., SiC, GaN ICs) - Products/Services Requested: - Spreaders for Microsystems with Advanced Thermal Resilience (SMART) (Part No. DPA26BZ02-NV005) - Nanopore Bioelectronics for Next Generation Proteomics (Part No. DPA26BZ02-NV006) - Compact Wideband Tunable Filters (Part No. DPA26BZ02-NV007) - Temperature-Hardened Electronics for Reliable Mission-Critical Applications (THERMAL) (Part No. DPA26BZ02-NV008) - Automated Process for Codesign of Radiation Hardening and Security (Part No. DPA26BZ02-NV009) - Low Resource Computing (Part No. DPA26BZ02-DV010) - Services include feasibility demonstrations, ADC development, and commercialization strategies for high-temperature mixed-signal ICs - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Technologies must operate reliably at extreme temperatures (up to 800C) and in harsh environments - Emphasis on manufacturability, scalability, and dual-use (defense and commercial) applications - Focus on advanced materials (e.g., SiC, GaN), radiation hardening, security, and automation - Solutions should enable new capabilities on legacy or resource-constrained hardware - Compliance with SBIR eligibility and electronic submission via DSIP - Estimated Contract Value: - Awards range from $250,000 (Phase I) to $900,000 (Phase II), with periods of performance from 6 to 36 months - Place of Performance: - DARPA Contracts Management Office, 675 N. Randolph Street, Arlington, VA 22203

Description

This solicitation focuses on enhancing cybersecurity measures through innovative AI and automation technologies. It is part of the Department of War Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The solicitation aims to support the Defense Logistics Agency's mission to improve supply chain innovation, force readiness, and nuclear enterprise support. Proposals must be submitted via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) and follow the Department of War SBIR Program solicitation instructions. The Phase I base amount must not exceed $100,000.

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