SBIR / STTR #DON26TZ01-NV015

Navy STTR Solicitation: Advanced Human Modeling Tools for Aircrew Performance and Survivability

The Department of the Navy is seeking innovative research and development services to advance human modeling tools for improved performance and survivability in austere environments, with a focus on aircrew applications. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON) - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Human Systems Engineering Department - Products/Services Requested: - R&D services to develop parametric human modeling tools using USN/USMC aircrew anthropometric and posture data - Web-hosted modeling tools for protective clothing and equipment design, freely available to Navy users - Prototype development and demonstration of digital human models (head, hand, body) and accommodation model tools - Integration with CAD/DHM applications and inclusion of instructional resources, user forums, and subject matter expert registries - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Tools must leverage new 3D scans and empirical data for enhanced fidelity - Must support interoperability and future improvements, with dual-use potential for military and civilian sectors - Compliance with Navy-specific submission instructions, federal registration, and cybersecurity standards (CMMC Level 2 may apply) - Some projects may require security clearances - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to small businesses under the STTR program - Funding limits: Phase I up to $140,000 base and $100,000 option; Phase II up to $2,000,000 - Deliverables include reports, prototypes, software, and web-hosted tools

Description

This solicitation is part of the Department of War (DoW) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program, specifically under the Navy agency. It seeks proposals for advancing human modeling tools to enhance performance and survivability in austere environments. The program is mission-oriented, integrating the needs of the Department of Navy's Fleet through research and development topics with dual-use potential. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) and comply with specific submission instructions. The solicitation is open for responses from February 1, 2016, to February 24, 2016.

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