SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ03-NV055

SBIR Solicitation: Multi-Band Synthetic Aperture Radar and Advanced Maritime Surveillance R&D for NAVSEA

This opportunity is a Department of the Navy (DON) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation managed by the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), seeking advanced research and development services for maritime surveillance and target discovery technologies. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON), SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) - Commercial Space Program Office (CSPO) - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for a multi-band (X-band plus S-band or C-band) Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) system for wide-area ocean surveillance, target tracking, and environmental monitoring - Concept development, prototype creation, government testing, and technology transition support for dual-band SAR - Additional R&D topics include: long-range listening devices, software for satellite imagery optimization, automated ammunition handling for naval guns, high-throughput data transmission, zero trust data access control, intra-satellite communications, AI-driven maritime tracking, secure satellite tasking, automated anomaly detection, terminal defense weapon system coordination, and adaptive sensor management algorithms - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the opportunity is open to U.S.-owned small businesses capable of handling classified information and meeting ITAR and CMMC Level 2 requirements - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with SBIR/STTR eligibility and U.S. ownership - Security clearances for classified work - Electronic proposal submission via the DoD SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Adherence to DON-specific technical and cost guidelines - Deliverables include technical reports, prototypes, and milestone-based payments - Funding limits: Phase I up to $200,000 base plus $115,000 option; Phase II up to $2 million - Period of performance includes multiple phases: Phase I (6-12 months), Phase II (prototype and testing), and Phase III (transition and scaling)

Description

This solicitation is part of the SBIR/STTR program under the Department of the Navy (DON), specifically managed by NAVSEA. It focuses on developing innovative methods for target identification using a multi-band approach. The project includes multiple phases: Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 2S, with a response deadline of April 18, 2024. The solicitation is in pre-release status and involves research and development with dual-use potential primarily addressing the needs of the DON.

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