SBIR / STTR #DON26TZ01-NV006

Navy STTR Solicitation for Waste Heat Recovery and Related R&D Solutions

The Department of the Navy is seeking innovative research and development solutions for Waste Heat Recovery systems on DDG 51 Class ships under the STTR program, managed by NAVSEA and other Navy offices. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON), including Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), and Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Contracting managed by the DON SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - Products/Services Requested: - Waste Heat Recovery System for DDG 51 Class ship LM 2500 main engine exhaust - Focus on converting waste heat into electrical power - Must maximize thermal energy capture, minimize impact on ship systems, space, weight, and radar profile - Emphasis on fuel efficiency and emissions reduction - Related R&D topics include thermally tolerant optical fire detectors, advanced liquid hydrogen storage for UAS, portable mass spectrometry, automatic cable testers, novel RF computing, 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, seawater converters for aircrew survival, human modeling tools, behavioral nudging software, rugged maritime laser beam director components, production of norbornadiene, and high voltage SiC MOSFETs - Services Requested: - Phase I: Concept development, feasibility demonstration, development and test plans, environmental compliance, recommendations for DDG 51 integration - Phase II: Prototype development or simulation, installation plan, electrical output estimates, demonstration of conformance with Navy standards - Phase III: Transition support including validation, testing, qualification, and certification for Navy operational use - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solutions must be scalable, compatible with naval platforms, and meet specific performance and environmental standards - Some projects require AI/ML integration, 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 prototypes, reports, and software - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) and adhere to Navy-specific instructions - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to eligible small businesses

Description

This solicitation is for the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program under the Department of the Navy (DON), specifically the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) component of the Navy. The topic focuses on Waste Heat Recovery and is part of the DOD_STTR_2026_P1_CTZ cycle. The solicitation is open for proposals, with a question deadline and response deadline provided in Unix timestamp format. Proposals must be submitted via the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) and follow specific submission instructions. The program supports Phase I, II, and II Enhancement phases with various contract strategies including Firm Fixed Price and Cost Plus Fixed Fee. The solicitation includes attachments such as the main topic PDF, preface, and Navy-specific instructions.

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