SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ03-NV060

Navy SBIR Solicitation for Intra-Satellite Communication Hardware and Advanced Maritime Technologies

The Department of the Navy, through the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the DON SBIR/STTR Program Management Office, is seeking innovative small business solutions for intra-satellite communication hardware and related advanced maritime technologies. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON) - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) - DON SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all eligible small businesses, including those majority-owned by venture capital, hedge funds, or private equity. - Products/Services Requested: - Intra-satellite communication hardware capability to enable rapid, low-latency data transfer between satellites for improved open ocean target tracking - Research and development services for concept development, prototype creation, and operational transition (Phases I, II, and III) - Related advanced maritime technologies, including high-throughput data transmission, AI-driven tracking, secure satellite tasking, and adaptive sensor management - Notable Requirements: - Solutions must support seamless target handoff, persistent multi-target tracking, and efficient inter-satellite data routing - ITAR-restricted; U.S.-owned contractors with security clearances required - Compliance with CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity standards - Proposals must be submitted 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 - Technology must be suitable for both military and potential commercial dual-use applications

Description

This solicitation is part of the SBIR/STTR program managed by NAVSEA, focusing on developing innovative solutions for intra-satellite data transfer and communication systems. It is a pre-release topic under the DOD_SBIR_2026_P1_CBZ cycle, release number 3. The solicitation invites proposals for multiple phases including Phase I, Phase II, and SPII. Proposals must be submitted via the DoD SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) by May 19, 2024, with questions due by April 16, 2024.

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