SBIR / STTR #25.4/25.D

Army SBIR/STTR Solicitation for Advanced Power, Robotics, Manufacturing, Airdrop, and AI Logistics Solutions

The U.S. Army is seeking innovative small business solutions for advanced technologies to enhance operational capabilities across several domains: - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army, U.S. Army SBIR|STTR Program Office - Key Technology Areas Solicited: - Multi-Fuel Platoon Power Generator - Must produce >1.5 kW continuous power - Operate on multiple fuels (JP-8, methanol, alternative fuels) - Weight under 55 lbs, volume 2-10 cubic feet - Capable of parallel operation for increased power/reliability - Autonomous Quadruped Robot for Muddy Terrain - Capable of traversing deep mud (leg intrusions up to 20% leg length) - Minimum speed: 8 body lengths per minute over at least 10 body lengths - Includes simulation, preliminary design (Phase I), and physical demonstration (Phase II) - Additive Manufacturing System for Printed Circuit Boards - Open-source machine controller software - Custom 3D printing toolheads for PCB fabrication/repair - Supports conductive ink printing, pick-and-place, multi-layer PCB, and confocal scanner integration - Long-Range Joint Precision Airdrop System (LR-JPADS) - Propulsion add-on for JPADS 2K - Delivers at least 700 lbs payload over 250 nautical miles - Scalable to JPADS 10K - Predict, Optimize, Recommend, and Track for Adaptive Logistics (PORTAL) Software - AI-enabled predictive logistics for Brigade level and below - Real-time tracking, predictive analysis, and AI-generated logistics recommendations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified small businesses - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on dual-use (military and commercial) applications - Compliance with export controls and proposal formatting - Firm-fixed-price contracts with milestone-based payments - Technical and business assistance options available - Quantities and Part Numbers: - Quantities specified for some items (e.g., 2 generators, 1 robot, 1 airdrop system, 1 software platform) - No part numbers provided - Period of Performance: - Phase I: 6 months, up to $250,000 - Direct to Phase II: 18 months, up to $2,000,000 - Phase II enhancements possible (6-18 months additional) - Applications: - Manufacturing automation, disaster relief, search and rescue, logistics optimization, and more

Description

This solicitation seeks the development of an underwater sensor capable of sensing through bubbly environments such as the surf zone. The project includes both acoustic and non-acoustic sensing methods and aims for a portable, rugged system suitable for small uncrewed surface vehicles. Phase I focuses on laboratory feasibility demonstrations, while Phase II involves prototype manufacturing and field testing. The successful development may lead to commercial applications in maritime navigation and hydrographic surveying industries.

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