SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ03-NV064

SBIR Solicitation for Terminal Defense Weapon System Coordinator and Advanced Maritime Technologies

This opportunity is a Department of the Navy SBIR solicitation managed by NAVSEA and PEO IWS 11, focused on advanced technology R&D for terminal defense weapon systems and related maritime solutions. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON) - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) - PEO IWS 11 - DON SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the solicitation is open to innovative small businesses. - Products/Services Requested: - Terminal Defense Weapon System Coordinator (TDSWC): - Model-based system engineering (MBSE) and AI-based coordinator for terminal defense weapon systems - Prototype executable on Red Hat Linux - Decouples weapon system upgrades from ship combat system updates - Phased development: concept, prototype, transition/support - Additional advanced technology topics (SBIR BAA): - Long-range listening device - Multi-band synthetic aperture radar (SAR) system - Software for satellite imagery scheduling optimization - Electro-mechanical ammunition handling system for MK 45 gun - High-throughput data transmission device - Real-time zero trust data access control system - Intra-satellite communication hardware - AI-driven maritime tracking system - Secure commercial satellite tasking system - Automated anomalous behavior detection for maritime environments - Adaptive sensor management algorithms - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligibility for small businesses, including those majority-owned by venture capital, hedge funds, or private equity - Compliance with ITAR and CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity - Security clearance and facility requirements for classified work - Prototype must be executable on Red Hat Linux - Deliverables include technical reports, prototypes, and milestone-based payments - Proposals submitted electronically via DoD SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal - Funding limits: Phase I ($200,000 base + $115,000 option), Phase II (up to $2 million) - Transition support for operational use and commercialization

Description

This solicitation is part of the SBIR program and is managed by NAVSEA under the Department of the Navy. It seeks proposals related to terminal defense weapon systems. The solicitation is in pre-release status with a response deadline of March 20, 2018. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DoD SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP).

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