SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ03-NV054

Navy SBIR Solicitation for Portable Long-Range Listening Device and Advanced Technology Solutions

This Navy SBIR opportunity seeks innovative solutions for advanced technology needs, with a focus on a Long-Range Listening Device for Marine Corps Counterintelligence and Human Intelligence operations. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON), SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - U.S. Marine Corps, CI/HUMINT - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to small businesses and technology developers - Products/Services Requested: - Long-Range Listening Device - Must identify and record sounds at 200m range with high accuracy - Portable (under 50 lbs), battery-operated for 24 hours, non-military appearance - Intended for CI/HUMINT operations; potential use by other military and federal law enforcement agencies - Additional advanced technology topics (multi-band SAR, satellite imagery optimization, gun system modernization, high-throughput data transfer, zero trust security, intra-satellite communications, AI-driven maritime tracking, secure satellite tasking, anomaly detection, terminal defense coordination, adaptive sensor management) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with CMMC Level 2 (Self) and ITAR - Security clearances may be required for some topics - Electronic proposal submission via DoD SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Structured in phases: Phase I (concept design, 6 months + 6-month option), Phase II (prototype development, up to $2M), Phase III (commercialization) - Funding limits: Phase I ($200K base, $115K option), Phase II (up to $2M) - Deliverables include technical reports and prototypes - Device must be non-military in appearance and transportable by one person - Potential transition to operational use and commercialization

Description

This solicitation is for the development of a Long-Range Listening Device under the Department of the Navy's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The solicitation is part of the 2026 SBIR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Release 3 and is managed by the Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC) component of the Navy. The solicitation is in the pre-release status with a start date of April 21, 2024, and an end date of May 19, 2024. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DoD SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) by April 18, 2024.

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