SBIR / STTR #26.4

Army SBIR Solicitation for Modular Payloads for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)

The Army SBIR program is now seeking proposals for the development of modular payloads for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), emphasizing adaptability and interoperability for military operations. - Government buyer: Army SBIR, a sub-agency of the U.S. Army - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Requested services: - Research and development of modular payloads for UAS - Focus on modularity, interoperability, and Soldier-centered design - Proposals should address integration with various UAS platforms and operational environments - Notable requirements: - Payloads must be easily reconfigurable and compatible with multiple UAS types - Emphasis on rapid deployment, ease of use, and robust performance in military contexts - Solutions should support future scalability and integration with Army logistics and communications systems - Solicitation structured in three phases: proposal, development, and implementation - No product or service line items or part numbers specified; quantities are one per phase - No attachments provided in the current notice

Description

This solicitation seeks the development and refinement of modular payloads for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to enhance battlefield usability through common connection standards. The project involves experimentation, testing, and evaluation with a Soldier-centered iterative design process. Desired payload types include electro-optical and infrared laser rangefinder/designator, communications relay, electronic warfare, signals intelligence, cargo resupply, and other novel offensive or defensive payloads. The effort requires adaptation to the Picatinny Common Lethality Interface Kit (CLIK) specification and collaboration with UAS vendors to demonstrate interoperability. The selected vendor will deliver modular payloads integrated with government UAS platforms and support Soldier experimentation.

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