Opportunity

SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ03-NV065

Navy SBIR Solicitation for Adaptive Sensor Management Software and Related Technologies

Buyer

NAVSEA Warfare Center

Posted

June 07, 2026

Respond By

July 22, 2026

Identifier

DON26BZ03-NV065

NAICS

541715, 541511

This opportunity is a Department of the Navy SBIR solicitation focused on adaptive sensor management technology for the Ship Self-Defense System (SSDS). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON), SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to U.S.-owned small businesses with required security clearances - Products/Services Requested: - Algorithmic software for dynamic resource allocation of SSDS sensors (e.g., SPS-48, SPQ-9B, MK-9 Tracker/Illuminator, SPY-6(V)3) - Research and development services for concept development, prototype creation, and transition support - Related advanced technology topics include long-range listening devices, multi-band SAR systems, secure satellite tasking, AI-driven maritime tracking, and automated anomaly detection - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Technology must be ITAR-restricted and suitable for classified use in later phases - Compliance with CMMC Level 2 and security clearance requirements - U.S.-owned small business eligibility, including those majority-owned by investment firms - Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DoD SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Funding limits: Phase I up to $200,000 base and $115,000 option; Phase II up to $2 million - Deliverables include technical reports, prototypes, and milestone-based payments - Emphasis on innovative, algorithmic solutions for real-time sensor management and fire control optimization

Description

This solicitation is part of the Department of the Navy's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program managed by NAVSEA. It focuses on the development of adaptive sensor management technology. The solicitation is in pre-release status with a response deadline of April 20, 2024. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) and comply with specific submission instructions and contract strategies outlined in the program documentation.

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