SBIR / STTR #DPA26BZ03-DV014

DARPA SBIR Solicitation: Advanced R&D in Sensors, Sleep, Batteries, and Pathogen Prediction

This opportunity is a DARPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation seeking advanced R&D proposals in four technical areas: - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Department of War (DoW) - Managed by the DARPA Small Business Programs Office - Technical Topics (no specific OEMs or vendors named): - Manufacturing Technologies for Rydberg-based Atomic Sensors (MANTRAS) - Develop rugged, low-SWaP, manufacturable platforms for real-time RF signal analysis using Rydberg-based atomic sensors - Target: 1 kWh/kg at cell level, >500 recharge cycles - Real-Time Pathogen-Host Interactome Prediction - Build computational tools to rapidly predict host-pathogen protein interactions from sequence data for rapid medical countermeasure prioritization - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for each technical topic (no part numbers or quantities specified) - Notable Requirements: - Focus on high-risk, high-reward R&D aligned with DARPA's mission - Electronic proposal submission via the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Adherence to SBIR program instructions and technical guidelines - Awards range from $314,000 (Phase I) to $2.5 million (Direct to Phase II) - Periods of performance: 9 to 18 months, with possible option periods

Description

This solicitation is part of the SBIR program managed by DARPA, focusing on the real-time prediction of pathogen-host interactions. It is a high-risk, high-reward research opportunity aimed at advancing national security through innovative science and technology. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal. The solicitation is in pre-release status with a focus on technical domains important to DARPA's mission.

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