SBIR / STTR #DAF26BX02-NV500

SBIR Solicitation: Scalable Wide-Field-of-View Electro-Optical Payloads and Advanced Space Logistics Solutions

This opportunity seeks innovative solutions for U.S. Space Force sustainment and logistics, with a focus on advanced space domain awareness technologies: - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, U.S. Space Force, Air Force SBIR/STTR Contracting Office (Mr. Daniel J. Brewer) - Solicitation Topics (SBIR Phase I): - Scalable wide-field-of-view electro-optical payloads for geostationary orbit (GEO) space domain awareness - Part number: DAF26BX02-NV500 - Includes feasibility studies, prototype development, sensor modeling, and integration planning - Resilient voice-enabled AI assistant for autonomous logistics command and control - Part number: DAF26BX02-NV501 - Focused on secure, edge-deployable, hands-free operation in high-noise/disconnected environments - Multi-domain site selection framework for terrestrial and maritime spaceport infrastructure - Part number: DAF26BX02-NV503 - Decision-support platform integrating geospatial, political, and logistical data - Maritime repurposing of offshore infrastructure for launch-vehicle recovery - Part number: DAF26BX02-NV504 - Sea-Based Recovery Station prototype using decommissioned oil platforms - Products/Services Requested: - Research, feasibility studies, and prototype development for each topic - Notable Requirements: - Maximum Phase I award: $150,000 per topic - Maximum Phase I duration: 10 months - Emphasis on scalable, innovative, and dual-use (military/civil) technologies - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified small businesses

Description

This solicitation is part of the Department of War's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for fiscal year 2026. It seeks proposals for scalable wide-field-of-view electro-optical payloads designed to enhance Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) space domain awareness. The effort focuses on the feasibility of solutions addressing the topic's requirements. The solicitation is open and managed by the U.S. Air Force under the Space Systems Command (SSC).

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