SBIR / STTR #DON26TZ01-NV004

Navy SBIR/STTR Solicitation: Portable Mass Spectrometry and Robotics for Remote Chemical Analysis

The Department of the Navy is seeking innovative research and development solutions for non-proximate chemical analysis using field portable mass spectrometry and robotics, targeting applications such as explosive ordnance disposal, forensic detection, and environmental monitoring. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON) - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) - Office of Naval Research (ONR) - DON SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - Products/Services Requested: - Portable mass spectrometer system with flexible inlet, operable via robotic arm on a rover - Must be ruggedized, water resistant, and operational in extreme temperatures (-25 F to 120 F threshold, -35 F to 135 F objective) - Battery life minimum 3 hours - Detection range m/z 50 to m/z 500; detection limits <100 ppb (threshold), ppt range (objective) - Remote red light/green light result capability - Design and development services for the above system, including modeling, prototype construction, demonstration, and operational testing - Quantities & Part Numbers: - 1 portable mass spectrometer system (prototype phase) - No specific part numbers provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Level 2 (Self) Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) - Must operate in harsh environments and be suitable for remote, robotic operation - Phased development: Phase I (design/modeling), Phase II (prototype/demo), Phase III (operational testing/dual-use transition) - Focus on innovative, scalable solutions with potential for Navy transition and commercialization - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; opportunity is open to small businesses under SBIR/STTR - Place of Performance/Delivery: - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) - Office of Naval Research (ONR) - DDG 51 Class Ship (for related technology areas) - U.S. Navy facilities

Description

This solicitation is for research and development in the area of non-proximate chemical analysis using field portable mass spectrometry and robotics, under the SBIR/STTR program. The solicitation is open and active and is part of the Department of Defense SBIR/STTR program. The issuing command is NAVAIR. The program includes phases I, II, and SPII and requires compliance with Level 2 (Self) CMMC classification.

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