SBIR / STTR #DON26TZ01-NV008

Navy STTR Solicitation: Automated Software Test Generation and Augmentation for Debloating

The Department of the Navy (DON) is seeking innovative research and development solutions under the 2026 STTR Broad Agency Announcement, with a focus on automated software test generation and augmentation for improved software debloating. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON) - Sub-agencies: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Contracting Office: DON SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - Products and Services Requested: - Automated software test generation and augmentation for debloating and post-construction refactoring - Multi-modal methods leveraging code, documentation, and DevOps artifacts - AI-assisted test augmentation compatible with software factory environments - Concept development (Phase I), prototype development (Phase II), integration and fielding (Phase III) - Additional R&D topics include optical fire detectors, hydrogen storage for UAS, portable mass spectrometry, automatic cable testers, waste heat recovery systems, RF sensing, denoising technology, tropical cyclone forecasting software, field deployable welding, corrosion sensing, thermoelectric cooling films, seawater converters, human modeling tools, behavioral nudging software, rugged laser optics, norbornadiene production, and high voltage SiC MOSFETs - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Solutions must be compatible with Navy software factory environments and Program of Record systems - Emphasis on AI/ML integration, cybersecurity, and scalable prototypes - Compliance with federal certifications (SAM, SBA registry, CMMC Level 2) - Security clearances may be required for some projects - Funding limits: Phase I ($140,000 base, $100,000 option), Phase II (up to $2,000,000) - Deliverables include reports, prototypes, and software - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to small businesses and research teams - Place of Performance and Delivery Locations: - DDG 51 Class Ship (military base) - Naval Air Systems Command (federal facility) - Naval Sea Systems Command (federal facility) - Office of Naval Research (federal facility)

Description

This solicitation is part of the Department of War (DoW) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, specifically under the Office of Naval Research (ONR) command. It seeks proposals for automated software test generation and augmentation aimed at improving software debloating. The solicitation is open for submissions and includes a question and answer period. Proposals must be submitted via the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) and comply with specific submission instructions provided by the Department of the Navy (DON).

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