SBIR / STTR #A254-027

Army SBIR Solicitation for Advanced Structural Batteries, Drone Detection, Medical Simulation, and Autonomous Systems

The U.S. Army SBIR program is seeking innovative small business proposals for advanced technologies to enhance military capabilities. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army, Army SBIR|STTR Program Office - Products and Solutions Requested: - Advanced fiber-based structural battery system for integration into military equipment (e.g., rucksacks) - Low-Altitude Passive Detection System for small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) - Predictive Simulation of Injury Progression for medical training - Autonomous unmanned systems (UAVs, UGVs, sensor networks) with AI, sensor fusion, and modular open architecture - Product Details: - Fiber-based structural battery must be safe, stable, high-capacity, rechargeable, and capable of bearing mechanical loads while storing energy - Detection system prototypes must integrate with Army reporting systems and operate at low altitudes (0-6,000 feet AGL) - Medical simulation must provide dynamic digital injury progression for use on manikins and human actors - Autonomous systems must support secure communications, terrain adaptation, and Army system integration - Quantities: - 2 prototype Low-Altitude Passive Detection Systems requested - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with export controls - Technical assistance options available - Travel required to Fort Cavazos, TX and Austin, TX for demonstrations and integration - Integration with Army Tactical Assault Kit and other Army systems - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to small businesses with relevant expertise - NAICS codes include 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541712 (R&D in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences)

Description

This solicitation seeks the development of a safe, stable, high-capacity, rechargeable fiber-based structural battery that can be integrated into military equipment. The project is structured in phases, with Phase I focusing on initial proposals up to $250,000 for a duration of 6 months. The development involves creating multifunctional structural composite batteries that bear mechanical loads while storing electrochemical energy, aiming to reduce system-level weight by replacing inert structural components. Proposals must be submitted via the Defense SBIR Innovation Portal (DSIP).

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