SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ01-NV026

SBIR Solicitation: Passive-Active Imaging and LiDAR System for Unmanned Littoral Characterization

This opportunity seeks innovative solutions for unmanned littoral environment characterization for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Requested Services: - Research and development of a lightweight, integrated passive imaging and dual-wavelength LiDAR system for Group 2 UAVs - System must enable bathymetry retrieval, underwater target detection, and land-ocean interface characterization - Real-time onboard processing and data downlink required - Includes: - Phase I: Feasibility study, simulation, sensitivity analysis, initial design - Phase II: Prototype development, spectral and LiDAR data exploitation, demonstrations - Phase III: Flight testing, commercial product development for coastal mine detection and environmental monitoring - Products/Part Numbers/Quantities: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities listed - OEMs and Vendors: - No OEMs or vendors specified; open to small business innovators - Unique Requirements: - Must be deployable on Group 2 UAVs - System must combine passive hyperspectral/multispectral imaging and active LiDAR - Real-time processing and data transmission - Compliance with SBIR eligibility, SAM registration, SBA registry, and cybersecurity standards - Proposal instructions and evaluation criteria outlined in SBIR BAA

Description

This solicitation is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program under the Department of War (DoW). It seeks proposals for a passive-active combination system designed for unmanned characterization of littoral environments. The solicitation is issued by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) under the Navy component. The opportunity is currently open for submissions with specified important dates for posting, question deadline, and response due date.

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