SBIR / STTR #SF254-D1201

USAF/USSF SBIR D2P2: Advanced Space Technology Solutions and S&T Decision Support Platform

The Department of the Air Force and U.S. Space Force are seeking small business proposals for advanced space technology solutions under the SBIR Direct-to-Phase-II (D2P2) program. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force (DAF), U.S. Space Force (USSF), Space Systems Command (SSC), Task Force Futures (TF-F), and Commercial Space Office (COMSO) - Products/Services Requested: - Integrated S&T Insight and Co-Investment Decision Support Platform (Part Number: SF254-D1201) - Secure, modular platform for comprehensive S&T visibility, technology trajectory assessment, capital flow analysis, and co-investment planning - Must support classified and unclassified environments, and scale across USSF and DAF - Secure Multi-Source Data Fusion Environment for pLEO Constellations (Part Number: SF254-D1204) - Real-time data integration and analytics for proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) constellations - AI/ML analytics, zero-trust security, and scalable deployment - Commercial De-Orbit as a Service for pLEO Constellations (Part Number: SF254-D1205) - Technologies for safe, scalable satellite de-orbiting, including rendezvous, capture, and collision avoidance - Knowledge-Guided Test and Evaluation Frameworks for pLEO Constellations (Part Number: SF254-D1206) - Adaptive test planning using probabilistic reasoning and multi-objective models - Affordable IR Sensors for LEO Missile Tracking (Part Number: SF254-D1207) - Cost-effective, high-performance midwave infrared sensors for missile detection and tracking in LEO - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Eligibility limited to small businesses with demonstrated Phase I-equivalent feasibility - Emphasis on dual-use (government and commercial) applications and commercialization potential - Solutions must be scalable, secure, and support both classified and unclassified operations - Proposals must be submitted via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to innovative small business providers - Period of Performance: - Phase II: 12-24 months, with funding up to $1.8 million depending on topic - Phase III: Focus on operational transition and commercialization - Place of Performance: - Department of the Air Force, U.S. Space Force, Space Systems Command, Task Force Futures, Commercial Space Office, and Space Development Agency facilities

Description

This solicitation is for the development of an Integrated Science & Technology (S&T) Insight and Co-Investment Decision Support Platform. It is part of the Department of Defense's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, specifically under the Direct-to-Phase-II (D2P2) initiative. The solicitation is released by the United States Air Force (USAF) under the Space Systems Command (SSC). The solicitation is currently open with a response deadline of July 9, 2023, and includes detailed instructions and a preface document for prospective bidders.

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