SBIR / STTR #Army_SBIR_244_R17

Army SBIR Solicitation for Advanced Armor Materials and AI Solutions

This Army SBIR opportunity seeks innovative solutions in advanced materials and AI for defense applications. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army, U.S. Army, Army SBIR Program Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are mandated; open to all qualified small businesses with relevant expertise - Products/Services Requested: - Development of low-cost, high-yield domestic production processes for laminated metallic armor plates and high-strength structural components - Focus on dual-hardness and tri-hardness laminated and functionally graded armor steel, aluminum, and titanium plates - Integration into vehicle structures using existing welding processes - Emphasis on weight reduction while maintaining force protection - Requirements include feasibility demonstration, scalability, cost modeling, and potential for commercial applications (vehicle armor, vaults, safes, wear plates) - Development of high-power single mode diode bars (Phase I, up to $250,000, 6 months) - Robust AI methods for object detection with limited training data (Direct to Phase II, up to $2M, 18 months) - Must meet specific performance metrics and demonstrate dual-use potential - AI-Enhanced TPS Development and Sustainment: organic capabilities for field-level maintenance of weapon system electronics - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on advanced materials engineering, manufacturing scalability, and cost-effectiveness - Proposals must demonstrate feasibility, prototype production, and scalability assessment - Open to small businesses; no specific OEMs required, but advanced technical expertise is essential - Dual-use potential and commercial applications are encouraged

Description

This solicitation is for the development and production of laminated metallic armor plates and structural components. The project is divided into three phases: Phase I focuses on demonstrating feasibility, scalability, and cost modeling; Phase II involves further development and manufacturing process control; and Phase III targets full production and commercial applications. The armor is intended for use in lightweight protection for vehicles, vaults, safes, and wear plates for construction and mining. Proposals must be submitted by noon ET on July 30, 2024, through the DSIP Portal.

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