SBIR / STTR #DON26TZ01-NV014

Navy STTR Solicitation for Low Power Seawater Converter and Advanced Naval Technologies

The Department of the Navy is seeking innovative research and development solutions under the STTR program, focusing on technologies for aircrew survival and naval operations. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON) - Sub-agencies: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Office: DON SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - Products/Services Requested: - Development of a low power seawater converter for aircrew survival - Additional R&D topics include: thermally tolerant optical fire detectors, advanced liquid hydrogen storage for UAS, portable mass spectrometry with robotics, automatic cable testers, waste heat recovery systems for DDG 51 ships, novel computing for RF sensing, automated software test generation, robust denoising technology, tropical cyclone forecasting software, field deployable welding for thermoplastic composites, corrosion sensing with AI, flexible printed thermoelectric cooling films, human modeling tools for aircrew, behavioral nudging software for sleep improvement, rugged maritime laser beam director components, production of norbornadiene, and high voltage SiC MOSFETs - No specific part numbers or quantities; focus is on prototype development and scalable solutions - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; opportunity is open to eligible small businesses and research institutions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with STTR eligibility and proposal submission via Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Adherence to Navy-specific instructions and templates - Some projects may require security clearances and CMMC Level 2 compliance - Funding limits: Phase I up to $140,000 base and $100,000 option; Phase II up to $2,000,000 - Deliverables include reports, prototypes, and software - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) - Office of Naval Research (ONR) - DDG 51 Class Ship (for relevant shipboard technologies)

Description

This solicitation is for the development of a low power seawater converter suitable for aircrew survival applications. The project is part of the SBIR/STTR program managed by the Navy. The solicitation is open for proposals and questions can be submitted until the specified question deadline. The project falls under the Department of War's Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program and is associated with the Office of Naval Research (ONR).

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