SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ03-NV057

Navy SBIR/STTR: Modernization of MK 45 Gun System Ammunition Handling and Controls

This Navy SBIR/STTR opportunity seeks innovative solutions for modernizing ammunition handling and controls for naval gun weapon systems, with a focus on the MK 45 5-Inch Gun System. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON), including NAVSEA and the SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for advanced ammunition handling and control systems - Concept development, prototype creation, and technology transition for an electro-mechanical ammunition loading system for the MK 45 Gun System - Related technology topics include long-range listening devices, multi-band SAR systems, high-throughput data transmission, zero trust data access, intra-satellite communications, AI-driven maritime tracking, and adaptive sensor management - Key Requirements: - The new system must achieve operational availability ≥ 0.9, support sustained loading rates >12 rounds/min, and reduce exposure to hydraulic fluids - Innovations may include electric motor drives and industrial control systems - Security clearances and compliance with ITAR and CMMC Level 2 are required; some work may be classified - Eligibility is limited to small businesses, including those owned by venture capital or private equity firms - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the Navy is seeking new solutions from small businesses - Quantities and Part Numbers: - No specific quantities or part numbers are provided; the effort is R&D-focused and phased (concept, prototype, transition) - Period of Performance: - Phase I (concept development) typically 6 months, with an optional 6-month extension; Phase II (prototype) and Phase III (transition) follow, with funding up to $2 million for Phase II

Description

This is a pre-release SBIR/STTR topic focused on the modernization of gun weapon systems ammunition handling and controls. The solicitation is managed by the Navy and is part of the Department of the Navy's 2026 SBIR program. The solicitation number is DON26BZ03-NV057. The deadline for proposal submission is April 17, 2023. The solicitation requires proposals to be submitted via the DoD SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP).

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