SBIR / STTR #DAF26BX02-NV504

SBIR Solicitation: Maritime Re-purposing of Offshore Infrastructure for Launch-Vehicle Recovery (Project Able Baker)

This opportunity is a Department of the Air Force SBIR solicitation focused on Project Able Baker, which aims to repurpose offshore oil platforms for launch-vehicle recovery. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, Space Access Portfolio Acquisition Executive (PAE) office - SBIR Topics (Phase I, $150,000 max award, 3-6 month duration): - Scalable Wide-Field-of-View Electro-Optical Payloads for GEO Space Domain Awareness - Resilient Voice-Enabled AI Assistant for Autonomous Logistics Command and Control - Project Authentication on the Move (ATOM): Context-Aware Authentication Framework - Project Celestial: Multi-Domain Site Selection Framework for Spaceport Infrastructure - Project Able Baker: Maritime Re-purposing of Offshore Infrastructure for Launch-Vehicle Recovery - Project Able Baker Details: - Feasibility study and prototype development to convert decommissioned offshore oil platforms into resilient landing pads for reusable heavy-lift launch vehicle boosters - Activities include structural engineering, environmental impact assessment, regulatory pathway development, and prototype testing - Supports US Space Force objectives and commercial launch recovery; dual-use for military and commercial maritime infrastructure - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; focus is on research and development services - Main deliverables are feasibility studies, engineering design, prototype development, and operational deployment - Part numbers for SBIR topics: DAF26BX02NV500 to DAF26BX02NV504 (one per topic) - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with SBIR program rules and eligibility - Emphasis on innovative, dual-use solutions for maritime infrastructure - Environmental mitigation and digital twin advancement for prototype validation - Place of Performance: - Federally controlled waters and offshore oil platforms - Department of the Air Force, U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, Space Access Portfolio Acquisition Executive office - Estimated contract value per topic: $150,000 for Phase I; follow-on phases anticipated for higher values

Description

This solicitation is part of the SBIR / STTR program, focusing on maritime re-purposing of offshore infrastructure for resilient launch-vehicle recovery. It aims to explore innovative solutions to adapt offshore maritime structures to support the recovery of launch vehicles. The solicitation includes multiple attachments and specifies important dates for posting, response, and questions. Prospective bidders are encouraged to review the detailed instructions and submit proposals accordingly.

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