SBIR / STTR #ARM26BX03-DP007

Army xTech|Kinetic Reach Competition for Autonomous Force Sustainment Solutions

The U.S. Army, through the FUZE xTech Program in partnership with USAREUR-AF and the Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD), is launching the xTech|Kinetic Reach Competition to identify and advance innovative autonomous and minimally manned force sustainment solutions for Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) by 2035. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army - FUZE xTech Program - USAREUR-AF - Global Tactical Edge Acquisition Directorate (G-TEAD) - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation. - Products/Services Requested: - Innovative solutions in six capability areas: - Uncrewed ground and aerial payload transportation - Autonomous container handling - Future power generation - Forward arming and refueling systems - Automated ground recovery - Technologies operable in contested, GPS- and communications-denied environments - Participation in a competition involving prototype development, testing, and integration into Army exercises - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Open to small businesses, including those majority-owned by venture capital, hedge funds, or private equity - Compliance with cybersecurity standards (CMMC) - Registration in System for Award Management (SAM) and DSIP portal required - Phased approach: Direct-to-Phase II, Phase II, and potential Phase III for fielding and commercialization - Up to $1.5 million in prizes, with SBIR Phase II proposals up to $2 million - Focus on solutions that work in GPS- and communications-denied environments - Live Soldier exercise planned for prototype demonstration - No specific product part numbers or purchase quantities are listed.

Description

The xTech|Kinetic Reach Competition is a pre-release topic under the Army's SBIR program, focusing on innovative solutions to support Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) by 2035. The solicitation encourages small business innovation to provide game-changing capabilities to soldiers, leveraging a phased approach including D2, II, and SPII phases. The Army manages the solicitation with monthly topic releases and has established a dedicated contracting activity for SBIR/STTR Phase I and II awards. Interested parties should review the attached documents and monitor for updates.

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