SBIR / STTR #ARM26BX03-NP006

Army xTech|Inversion Competition: SBIR Opportunity for Technology Commercialization

The U.S. Army, through the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA(ALT)), is seeking innovative small business partners for the xTech|Inversion Competition to advance Army modernization priorities. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army - Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (ASA(ALT)) - Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Army (DUSA) and Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army for Research and Technology (DASA R&T) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the competition is open to all eligible small businesses - Products/Services Requested: - Innovative research and development services focused on Army Intellectual Property commercialization - Targeted technology areas include advanced computing, biotechnology, sensors, and other Army modernization priorities - Phase I SBIR proposals up to $300,000 for feasibility studies (6 months), with potential for further prototyping and commercialization phases - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Open-topic competition for small businesses, including those majority-owned by venture capital, hedge fund, or private equity firms - Compliance with SAM registration, SBA company registry, and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is required - Technologies must progress through feasibility, prototyping, and commercialization, aiming for Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6-7 - Up to $1,000,000 in total prizes available across phases

Description

The solicitation titled 'xTech|Inversion Competition' is part of the Army's SBIR program under the ASA(ALT) command. It focuses on supporting the Army's future capabilities in Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) by 2035, aiming to provide game-changing capabilities to Soldiers. The program leverages small business innovation and advertises SBIR funding opportunities through the Department of War SBIR Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) process with monthly topic releases. The solicitation is currently in pre-release status with a pre-release period ending on January 21, 2024. Interested parties are encouraged to review the attached documents and contact the Army xTech Mailbox for questions.

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