SBIR / STTR #ARM26BX01-NV001

Army and Air Force SBIR Solicitation for Blockchain Logistics, UAS Payloads, and Quantum Sensors

This opportunity seeks innovative research and development solutions for military logistics, with a focus on blockchain-based In Transit Visibility (ITV) systems and related advanced technologies. - Government Buyers: - Department of the Army, U.S. Army SBIR|STTR Program Office - U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all eligible small businesses - Products and Services Requested: - In Transit Visibility Blockchain System - Real-time logistics tracking using distributed ledger technology, sensor fusion, and automated data collection - Must integrate with existing military platforms and databases - Required to provide 95% location accuracy and updates every 15 minutes - Support for encrypted data transmission - Modular Payloads for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) - Payloads compatible with Picatinny CLIK specification - Capabilities include EO/IR laser rangefinder, communications relay, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, and cargo resupply (up to 20 lb) - Designed for integration with government-provided UAS platforms - Quantity: 2 - Quantum Sensors and Photonics Solutions (xTech|Phantum Competition) - Non-GPS position, navigation, and timing - Quantum RF and electromagnetic sensors - Secure high-speed photonics communications and edge processing - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Open to small businesses, including those majority-owned by venture capital, hedge fund, or private equity firms - Phased approach: Phase 1 (up to $300,000, 6 months), Phase 2 (anticipated 12-18 months), and Phase 2S/SPII - Compliance with SAM, DSIP, and CMMC certification requirements - Proposals must include technical and cost volumes, security compliance, data deliverables, and invention reporting - Solutions must support Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) by 2035 and have potential applications in federal disaster relief, fraud prevention, and supply chain management

Description

This solicitation is part of the Department of the Army's 2026 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program under the Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO). It seeks innovative solutions related to In Transit Visibility Blockchain technology to support Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) by 2035. The program aims to capitalize on small business innovation to provide game-changing capabilities to soldiers, leveraging a phased approach including Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 2S (SPII). The solicitation is open for proposals and includes detailed instructions and evaluation criteria for submission.

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