SBIR / STTR #SF254-D1204

SBIR Solicitation: Secure Multi-Source Data Fusion Environment for pLEO Satellite Constellations

The Department of the Air Force and U.S. Space Force are seeking small business proposals to develop a secure, multi-source data fusion environment for persistent Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) satellite constellations under the SBIR Direct-to-Phase-II program. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force (DAF), U.S. Space Force (USSF), Space Development Agency (SDA) - Contracting managed by SBIR/STTR Contracting Officer - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of a secure, adaptable software environment for real-time ingestion, integration, and analysis of diverse data streams from pLEO constellations - Platform must support: - Multi-vendor and coalition integration - AI/ML analytics - Zero-trust security architecture - Sandboxed third-party tool evaluation - Scalable deployment across cloud and on-premise infrastructures - No specific part numbers or OEMs are named; focus is on R&D services and software platform development - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals must demonstrate prior Phase I-equivalent feasibility (no Phase I awards will be made) - Emphasis on dual-use (government and commercial) applications and commercialization potential - Must support operational demonstration with live data streams and secure third-party tool evaluation - Compliance with SBIR program eligibility and submission through the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Opportunity is set aside for small businesses - Additional Related Topics (for context): - Integrated S&T insight and co-investment decision support platform - Commercial de-orbit services for pLEO satellites - Knowledge-guided test and evaluation frameworks for pLEO constellations - Affordable midwave infrared (MWIR) sensors for missile tracking

Description

This solicitation seeks proposals for developing a secure multi-source data fusion environment tailored for persistent Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) satellite constellations. The project aims to enhance data integration, security, and operational efficiency for space-based data systems. It is part of the SBIR program under the USAF component. Proposals must be submitted by July 31, 2023.

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