SBIR / STTR #DON26TZ01-NV009

Navy STTR Solicitation for Advanced Technology R&D Solutions

The Department of the Navy is seeking innovative research and development solutions across multiple technology areas under its 2026 STTR Broad Agency Announcement, managed by the Office of Naval Research. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON), including Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Solicitation managed by DON SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - Products and Services Requested: - Research and development services for a wide range of advanced technologies - Key topics include: - Thermally tolerant optical fire detectors (AI/ML-enhanced, up to 400F) - Advanced liquid hydrogen storage for unmanned aerial systems - Portable mass spectrometry with robotics for remote chemical analysis - Automatic cable testers for copper, RF, and fiber optic cables - Waste heat recovery systems for DDG 51 ship engines - Novel computing for RF sensing in low SWaP environments - Automated software test generation for improved debloating - Robust universal adaptive denoising technology for acoustic and RF sensing - Modular software for tropical cyclone forecasting - Field deployable welding for thermoplastic composites - Corrosion sensing with AI for naval systems - Flexible printed thermoelectric cooling films - Low power seawater converters for aircrew survival - Human modeling tools for aircrew performance and survivability - Behavioral nudging software for sleep improvement - Rugged maritime laser beam director components - Production of norbornadiene chemical - High voltage silicon-carbide MOSFETs for fast turn-on current applications - No specific part numbers or quantities provided; focus is on prototype development and scalable solutions - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on AI/ML integration, compatibility with naval platforms, and environmental performance - Some projects require security clearances and CMMC Level 2 compliance - Deliverables include prototypes, reports, and software - Funding limits: Phase I up to $140,000 base + $100,000 option; Phase II up to $2,000,000 - Proposal submission via Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; opportunity open to small businesses and technology developers - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) - Office of Naval Research (ONR) - DDG 51 Class Ship (for relevant projects)

Description

This solicitation is for the development of Robust Universal Adaptive Denoising Technology under the Department of the Navy's Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. The solicitation is part of the 2026 STTR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Release 1 cycle and is managed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The program is open for proposals and includes multiple phases (Phase I, Phase II, and Phase II Small Business Innovation Research). The solicitation provides detailed instructions for proposal submission and evaluation, emphasizing compliance with specific regulations and procedures.

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