SBIR / STTR #ARM26BX01-NV002

Army SBIR Solicitation for Modular Payloads and Advanced Technologies for UAS

The U.S. Army is soliciting innovative modular payloads for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) through its SBIR program, supporting future Multi-Domain Operations: - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army - U.S. Army SBIR|STTR Program Office - U.S. Army SBIR|STTR Office - Products/Services Requested: - Modular payloads for UAS compatible with Picatinny Common Lethality Interface Kit (CLIK) - Types include electro-optical/infrared laser rangefinder/designator, communications relay, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and cargo resupply up to 20 lb - Minimum of 2 modular payload units for prototype delivery and Soldier experimentation - In-Transit Visibility Blockchain System for real-time logistics tracking - Quantum sensors and photonics solutions for advanced navigation, RF sensing, and secure communications - Soldier experimentation and iterative design support (up to 5 trips for field testing) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Integration with government-provided UAS platforms (Group 2/3) - Iterative Soldier-centered design and field experimentation - Compliance with security, data deliverables, and invention reporting - Eligibility for firms majority-owned by venture capital, hedge fund, or private equity entities - Certifications required: SAM registration, CMMC Level 1 - Period of Performance: - Phase I: 3-6 months, up to $150,000-$300,000 depending on topic - Phase II: 12-18 months, prototype delivery and Soldier testing - No option years; includes up to 5 one-week trips for experimentation - Places of Performance/Delivery: - U.S. Army SBIR|STTR Office, Arlington, VA - Unit locations or experiment sites within the continental U.S.

Description

This is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation issued by the U.S. Army under the ASA(ALT) command. The solicitation seeks innovative modular payloads for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) to support the Army's future Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) concept. The program aims to capitalize on small business innovation to provide game-changing capabilities to soldiers. The solicitation is part of the 2026 SBIR Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) and includes multiple PDF attachments with detailed instructions and program information. The solicitation is currently open with a response deadline corresponding to the timestamp 1780502400000 (approximately June 2026).

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