SBIR / STTR #DON26TZ01-NV016

Navy STTR BAA: Research & Development for Advanced Naval Technologies

The Department of the Navy is seeking innovative research and development solutions across a wide range of technology areas under its 2026 STTR Broad Agency Announcement, managed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON), including Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and the Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Products and Services Requested: - Research and development services for multiple technology topics, including: - Thermally tolerant optical fire detectors for aircraft - Advanced liquid hydrogen storage for unmanned aerial systems - Portable mass spectrometry with robotics for remote chemical analysis - Automatic cable testers for copper, RF, and fiber optic cables - Waste heat recovery systems for DDG 51 class ship engines - Novel computing solutions for RF sensing in low SWaP environments - Automated software test generation for software debloating - Adaptive denoising technology for acoustic and RF systems - Tropical cyclone forecasting and analysis software - Field deployable welding for thermoplastic composites - Corrosion sensing tools with AI for naval systems - Flexible printed thermoelectric cooling films - Low power seawater converters for aircrew survival - Human modeling tools for aircrew performance and survivability - Behavioral nudging software for sleep improvement using COTS wearables - Rugged maritime laser beam director components - Scalable production of norbornadiene chemical - High voltage and current silicon-carbide MOSFETs for high power applications - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on innovative prototypes, scalable solutions, and AI/ML integration - Compatibility with naval platforms and environmental performance requirements - 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 - Deliverables include reports, prototypes, and software - Open to small businesses under the STTR program; proposals must be submitted via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as the focus is on R&D and prototype development

Description

This solicitation seeks innovative research and development projects focused on nudging behaviors to improve sleep quality. The project aims to develop behavioral interventions or tools that can influence sleep habits positively. It is part of the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program under the Department of the Navy. The solicitation is open for proposals and includes detailed instructions and requirements in attached documents.

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