SBIR / STTR #DPA26BZ03-DV012

DARPA SBIR: Wearable System for Engineering Sleep and Cognitive Performance

This opportunity is a DARPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation focused on developing advanced wearable technology to enhance sleep and cognitive performance for military and commercial applications. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Department of War (DoW) - Managed by the DARPA Small Business Programs Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific commercial OEMs or vendors are named; DARPA is the only agency mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of a wearable, non-invasive, closed-loop system to enhance restorative sleep functions - System must monitor neurophysiological signals in real-time - Must deliver precisely-timed, non-pharmacological stimuli (auditory and/or photic) to improve sleep quality and cognitive resilience - Includes prototype development, system integration, algorithm performance, and human subjects research - Validation studies must demonstrate at least 15% improvement in cognitive metrics under operational stress - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on innovative R&D services, not off-the-shelf products - Proposals must include technical and cost volumes, and a commercialization report - Electronic submission via the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Technology must be suitable for both military and commercial (sleep disorder therapy, wellness) applications - Milestone-based contract structure with validation under operational stress conditions - Award and Performance Details: - Phase I award: $314,000 for 9 months - Phase II awards: up to $2.5 million, with base and option periods up to 18 months each

Description

This solicitation is part of the Department of War's 2026 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program managed by DARPA. It seeks proposals for research and development projects focused on engineering sleep to enhance cognitive performance. The solicitation is in pre-release status with a response deadline of May 20, 2024. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) and follow specific instructions provided by DARPA. The Phase I award amount is $314,000 with a period of performance of 9 months.

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