Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ01-NV032
Automated Assessment and Adaptive Training Simulator Development for Marine Corps Fire Support Coordination
Buyer
Office of Naval Research
Posted
April 13, 2026
Respond By
June 03, 2026
Identifier
DON26BZ01-NV032
NAICS
541715, 541720, 611430
The U.S. Marine Corps, in partnership with the Office of Naval Research (ONR), is seeking innovative research and development services for automated assessment and adaptive training in simulated fire support coordination environments. - Government Buyer: - Office of Naval Research (ONR), Department of Defense, U.S. Navy - U.S. Marine Corps - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services to create automated, scenario-based fire support training simulators for Fire Support Team (FiST) members - Focus on concept development, prototype creation, validation, and transition to operational use - Emphasis on embedded performance assessment and adaptive training without instructor involvement - Initial focus on FiST lead role, with planned expansion to other roles and mission types - Potential for dual-use applications in law enforcement and air traffic control - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to small businesses proposing new solutions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solutions must support automated, adaptive training and assessment in simulated environments - Must comply with SBIR eligibility and proposal preparation guidelines - Compliance with cybersecurity and performance standards as outlined in the solicitation - Transition support for Marine Corps use and potential dual-use applications
Description
This solicitation is part of the SBIR program and is issued by the Navy component of the Office of Naval Research (ONR). It seeks proposals for automated assessment and adaptive training technologies for simulated fire support coordination. The solicitation is currently open and accepting questions until the specified question deadline. Prospective bidders are advised to review all attached documents, including a detailed topic PDF, preface, and instructions, and to submit questions before the deadline.