Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ03-NV061
Navy SBIR Solicitation: AI-Driven Maritime Tracking and Advanced Naval Technologies R&D
Buyer
Department of the Navy
Posted
June 07, 2026
Respond By
July 22, 2026
Identifier
DON26BZ03-NV061
NAICS
541715, 334511, 927110
The Department of the Navy, through its SBIR program, is seeking innovative research and development services for advanced maritime tracking and related technologies. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON), SBIR/STTR Program Management Office, and Maritime Targeting Cell - Scope of Opportunity: - Solicitation for Phase I proposals under the SBIR program, focusing on advanced technology topics for naval applications - Emphasis on AI-driven maritime tracking systems, predictive movement, object identification, and prioritization - Additional topics include long-range listening devices, multi-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR), secure satellite tasking, high-throughput data transfer, zero trust security, and adaptive sensor management - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for: - AI-driven maritime tracking and predictive movement systems - Long-range listening devices for Marine Corps operations - Multi-band SAR systems for ocean surveillance - Automated ammunition handling for naval gun systems - High-throughput data transmission devices - Real-time zero trust data access control - Intra-satellite communication hardware - Secure commercial satellite tasking - Automated anomalous behavior detection in maritime environments - Terminal defense weapon system coordination - Adaptive sensor management algorithms - Quantities/Part Numbers: - No specific part numbers or quantities; focus is on R&D concepts, prototypes, and software/hardware solutions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - ITAR restrictions and CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity compliance - Security clearances required for classified work - Performance metrics and technical feasibility demonstrations required - Deliverables include technical reports, prototypes, and milestone-based payments - Open to small businesses, including those majority-owned by investment firms - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; opportunity is open to all qualified small businesses with relevant expertise
Description
This solicitation is part of the Department of the Navy's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program under the NAVSEA command. It seeks proposals for research and development related to predictive movement for object-oriented tracking. The solicitation is in pre-release status with a start date of April 21, 2024, and an end date of May 20, 2024. Interested small business concerns must submit proposals electronically via the DoD SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) by the question deadline of April 14, 2024.