SBIR / STTR #DON26TZ01-NV007

Navy SBIR/STTR BAA: Novel Computing for Streaming RF in Low SWaP Environments and Related R&D

The Department of the Navy is seeking innovative research and development solutions under the SBIR/STTR program, with a focus on novel computing for streaming radio frequency (RF) in low size, weight, and power (SWaP) environments. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON), including Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and Office of Naval Research (ONR) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to small businesses capable of developing new technology - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of a small, powerful RF sensor computational engine for Group 1 and 2 unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and small buoys - Device must weigh less than 1.5 lbs, consume under 100 watts, and process at least 2 GHz of instantaneous RF bandwidth continuously - Must meet Class B shipboard environmental qualification, data-at-rest encryption, non-volatility certification, and networking architecture requirements - Additional R&D topics in the broader BAA include: thermally tolerant optical fire detectors, advanced liquid hydrogen storage, portable mass spectrometry, automatic cable testers, waste heat recovery for DDG 51 ships, automated software test generation, robust denoising technology, tropical cyclone forecasting software, field deployable welding for thermoplastic composites, corrosion sensing with AI, flexible printed thermoelectric cooling films, seawater converters for aircrew survival, human modeling tools, behavioral nudging software, rugged maritime laser optics, norbornadiene chemical production, and high voltage SiC MOSFETs - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on U.S. ownership and classified work for the RF sensor engine - Compliance with SBIR/STTR eligibility and Navy-specific proposal instructions - Prototypes must be environmentally qualified for shipboard use and support secure data handling - 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 - Period of Performance: - Multi-phase structure: Phase I (concept/prototype planning, ~6 months), Phase II (prototype development/testing), Phase III (transition to Navy use) - Places of Performance: - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Office of Naval Research (ONR), DDG 51 Class Ships, Group 1 and 2 UASs, small buoys, and shipboard/at-sea testing environments

Description

This solicitation is for the topic titled "Novel Computing for Streaming Radio Frequency in Low Size, Weight and Power Environments" under the SBIR/STTR program by the NAVY. The topic aims to develop innovative computing solutions for RF streaming in constrained environments. The solicitation is currently open with a response deadline of March 30, 2016, and a question deadline of March 19, 2016. Proposals must be submitted via the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP).

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