SBIR / STTR #SOC26BZ01-DV002

SOCOM SBIR Direct to Phase II: IRONWALKER Deployable Manufacturing & Compact UUV LiDAR

United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is seeking advanced technology solutions through its Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct to Phase II program, with a focus on the IRONWALKER deployable manufacturing system and a Compact UUV Borne LiDAR System. - Government Buyer: - United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM), SBIR/STTR Program Office - Primary Technology Topics: - IRONWALKER: Deployable manufacturing system integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) for advanced additive and subtractive machining - Supports air, ground, and maritime component production in austere and autonomous environments - Provides AI-driven manufacturing expertise and AR-based operator training/certification - Compact UUV Borne LiDAR System: Low-cost, compact LiDAR for unmanned undersea vehicles (UUVs) - Enables rapid clearance and inspection of undersea terrain, ports, harbors, and confined waters - Integrates with sonar data and modular UUV frames - Requires delivery of two end user prototype systems - Requirements: - Proposals must include feasibility studies, technical documentation, and address commercial applications - Compliance with ITAR restrictions is mandatory - Solutions must be suitable for military and potential commercial use (e.g., aerospace, disaster recovery) - Contract Details: - 12-month period of performance for each project - Firm-fixed-price Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) - Award amounts: up to $1,000,000 for LiDAR, up to $3,500,000 for IRONWALKER - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to small businesses with relevant R&D capabilities - Notable Aspects: - Emphasis on deployable, AI/AR-enabled manufacturing for field use - Focus on integration with unmanned systems and operator training - Potential for follow-on production contracts

Description

The solicitation titled IRONWALKER is part of the SBIR program under the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM). It is a Direct to Phase II (DPII) proposal opportunity seeking small businesses with strong research and development capabilities to pursue and commercialize technologies needed by Special Operations Forces (SOF). Proposals must demonstrate the technical merit and feasibility of the objectives and provide potential commercial applications, including relevant documentation such as technical reports, test data, and prototype designs. The solicitation is open for submission and includes detailed instructions and guidelines for proposal preparation and submission via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP).

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