SBIR / STTR #SOCOM254-008

USSOCOM SBIR Solicitation: Acoustic Rainbow Emitter and UAS Swarm Communication R&D

USSOCOM is seeking innovative small business research proposals to advance acoustic technologies for unmanned aerial systems (UAS), with a focus on stealth and communication enhancements. - Government Buyer: - United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), SBIR/STTR Program Office - Solicitation Topics: - SOCOM254-007: Acoustic-based intra-swarm communication system for UAS swarms - Enables UAS to communicate and determine relative positions using propeller-generated sound waves - SOCOM254-008: Silencing with Acoustic Rainbow Emitters (SWARE) - Develop a low-cost acoustic rainbow emitter (ARE) to reduce UAS acoustic signature by at least 50% - Redirects sound away from the ground, filters frequencies to inaudible levels, and maintains low visual signature - Weight limits: under 1kg for Group 1 UAS, under 3kg for Group 2 UAS - Products/Services Requested: - Feasibility study (Phase I) for ARE technology - Potential for Phase II prototype development and demonstration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Technology must be adaptable to multiple UAS types - Must comply with International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR) - Proposals must address foreign national involvement and compliance - Emphasis on advanced materials and acoustic signature management - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to innovative small businesses

Description

This solicitation is for the SBIR program under the topic "Silencing with Acoustic Rainbow Emitters (SWARE)" issued by SOCOM. The topic involves research and development related to acoustic rainbow emitters for silencing applications. The objective is to develop applied research toward a low-cost acoustic rainbow emitter to significantly reduce a UAS's acoustic signature by redirecting and filtering sound frequencies. The solicitation includes a feasibility study phase and potential prototype development phase.

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