SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ02-NV048

Navy SBIR: Advanced Deep-Sea Object Detection R&D for Towed Mine Countermeasures Sonar

The U.S. Navy, through NAVSEA, is seeking innovative research and development services to advance deep-sea object detection and localization for towed mine countermeasures (MCM) sonar systems. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy (NAVSEA) - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services focused on enhancing detection and localization capabilities for towed MCM sonar systems - Targeted systems include AN/AQS-20 and AN/AQS-24 - Project phases include: - Phase I: Concept development and feasibility demonstration - Phase II: Prototype development, delivery, and evaluation (including live testing and technical documentation) - Phase III: Technical support for transition into Navy programs and dual-use exploration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solutions must improve sensor range and depth without increasing Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) - Aim for at least 90% detection probability with low false alarm rates - Potential for classified work in later phases - Emphasis on transition to operational Navy programs - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified; the focus is on R&D services and prototype delivery.

Description

This solicitation is for advanced techniques aimed at enhancing deep-sea object detection and localization specifically for towed mine countermeasures sonar. It is part of the Department of War's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, managed by NAVSEA under the NAVY component. The solicitation is a pre-release topic with instructions and preface documents available for download. The question deadline was July 17, 2022, and the response deadline was July 18, 2022, with the overall solicitation closing on February 21, 2023.

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