SBIR / STTR #DON26BX03-NP002

Navy SBIR Solicitation for AI-Powered Counter Unmanned Air Systems (C-UAS) Solutions

This opportunity is a Department of the Navy SBIR solicitation managed by NAVAIR and NAVSEA for innovative counter unmanned air systems (C-UAS) solutions. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) - Solicitation Details: - Open to qualifying small businesses, including those majority-owned by venture capital, hedge funds, or private equity firms - Focused on research, development, and adaptation of commercial technologies for C-UAS - Emphasis on AI-powered detection, tracking, identification, and neutralization of hostile UAS threats, including swarm behavior and non-kinetic defeat systems - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or purchase quantities listed - Phase I awards are Prototype Other Transactions for technology development - Phase I base period: 6 months, up to $200,000; option period: 6 months, up to $115,000 - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with SBIR program rules - Proposal submission via DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal - Strict formatting and content guidelines for proposals - Only one proposal per open topic per small business concern - Solutions must be scalable and effective for Naval platforms - Notable Technology Areas: - AI-powered C-UAS - Non-kinetic defeat systems - Swarm threat mitigation - No specific calendar dates provided; timelines governed by SBIR program release schedule

Description

This solicitation is an open topic under the SBIR program for the development of counter unmanned air systems (C-UAS) by NAVAIR and NAVSEA. It aims to increase the transition of commercial technology to the Department of the Navy, expand the small business nontraditional industrial base, and enhance commercialization derived from DoN investments. The solicitation is in the pre-release phase with specific deadlines for questions and responses. Proposals must be submitted via the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal and comply with detailed submission instructions.

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