# SBIR / STTR #DAF26BZ01-NV003

SBIR Solicitation: Modular sUAS Platform for Electronic Warfare Swarms

**Buyer:** Department of War (DoW)
**Posted:** March 05, 2026
**Respond By:** June 03, 2026
**Identifier:** DAF26BZ01-NV003
**NAICS:** 541715, 541330, 541712, 336414, 334418, 336419

This opportunity seeks innovative solutions for a new unmanned aircraft system (UAS) platform for electronic warfare swarms:
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of the Air Force (AFMC command), under the Department of War (DoW)
- Solicitation Focus:
  - Development of a low-cost, modular small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) with ground launch capability
  - Designed for agile electronic warfare swarms
  - Must support rapid payload integration and be payload-agnostic
- Key Technical Requirements:
  - Minimum 5 lb payload capacity
  - At least 45-minute endurance
  - 100 km operational range
- Program Structure:
  - Phase I: Concept development and feasibility demonstration
  - Phase II: Prototype development, integration, and demonstration
  - Phase III: Dual-use applications for military and commercial sectors (e.g., environmental monitoring, logistics, disaster relief)
- Eligibility and Notable Requirements:
  - Open to small businesses under the SBIR program
  - Emphasis on innovative research and development
- OEMs and Vendors:
  - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation
- Products/Services Requested:
  - No specific part numbers or quantities provided; focus is on R&D and prototype development

### Description

This solicitation is for the development of a low-cost, modular payload vehicle designed for agile electronic warfare swarms with ground launch capability. It is part of the SBIR program managed by the US Air Force (USAF) under the AFMC. The solicitation includes phases 1, 2, and SPII and is currently open for proposals.

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