SBIR / STTR #DAF26BZ01-NV008

SBIR Solicitation for Runtime Assured Autonomy Research (U.S. Air Force)

This opportunity invites small businesses to propose innovative research and development services for Runtime Assured Autonomy (RTAA) technology for unmanned air platforms, managed by the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for RTAA systems - Phase I: Feasibility study (architecture, initial design, fault detection/mitigation) - Phase II: Technology maturation, design iteration, testing, and demonstration - Phase III: Transition to operational use, flight demonstrations, commercialization - Applications: - Combat collaborative aircraft, attritable uncrewed platforms, urban air mobility - Unique/Notable Requirements: - ITAR-restricted technology; compliance with export control laws - Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) required - SAM registration and federal acquisition regulation compliance - Alignment with Air Force Autonomy-Government Reference Architecture - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; this is a research-focused solicitation - Place of Performance: - Edwards Air Force Base (412th Test Wing), U.S. Air Force contracting office

Description

This solicitation is part of the SBIR program under the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) and the United States Air Force (USAF) component. The topic, titled "Runtime Assured Autonomy," is open for proposals with a question deadline of July 18, 2022, and a response due date of February 28, 2023. The solicitation includes multiple phases (I, II, SPII) and provides detailed instructions and evaluation criteria for prospective bidders. Relevant documents such as the topic PDF, preface, and instructions are available for download.

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