SBIR / STTR #DON26TZ01-NV005

Navy STTR Solicitation: Development of Automatic Cable Tester for DDG 51 Class Ships

The Department of the Navy is seeking innovative research and development proposals under the 2026 STTR Broad Agency Announcement, with a focus on developing an Automatic Cable Tester for use on DDG 51 Class Ships. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON), including Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), and Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of a low-cost, user-friendly Automatic Cable Tester prototype - Capable of testing continuity, resistance, and isolation for Copper, RF, and Fiber Optic cables - Must support multi-pin connections and include a complete connector kit - Software must be compatible with Microsoft or Excel formats - Device must be portable for use in tight shipboard spaces and meet Navy environmental standards - Project phases include: - Phase I: Concept development and feasibility demonstration - Phase II: Prototype development, delivery, and Navy testing - Phase III: Transition support for fleet use, including manuals - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with STTR program rules and electronic proposal submission via DSIP - Proposals must address dual-use potential and compatibility with naval platforms - Some projects may require security clearances and CMMC Level 2 compliance - Funding limits: Phase I up to $240,000 (base + option), Phase II up to $2,000,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to small businesses - Place of performance and delivery: DDG 51 Class Ships and relevant Navy commands

Description

This solicitation is for the development of an Automatic Cable Tester under the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program. The program is managed by the Department of the Navy (DON) with the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) as the command authority. The solicitation is part of the 2026 STTR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Release 1 cycle and is open for proposals. The project involves research and development topics that address the needs of the DON fleet with dual-use potential. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) by the specified deadline.

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