SBIR / STTR #Direct to Phase II

Army SBIR xTechPacific Solicitation for Detection, Defense, and Electronic Warfare Solutions in the Indo-Pacific

The U.S. Army SBIR | xTech is inviting small businesses to propose innovative technology solutions for the xTechPacific competition, targeting operational challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army SBIR | xTech, specifically U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified small businesses with relevant technology - Products/Services Requested: - Detection technologies for buried explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO) - Emphasis on non-magnetic, spectroscopic, acoustic, and chemical detection systems - Must function in magnetically complex environments (e.g., volcanic soils) - Advanced defensive and deterrent systems for Army and commercial watercraft - Includes interceptor, repellent, ramming protection, anti-floating barrier, and water cannon defense technologies - Solutions must be modular, scalable, and environmentally hardened - Electronic warfare (EW) domain awareness and sensing solutions - Modular, platform-agnostic sensor payloads for RF sensing and EW domain awareness - Capable of unattended operation and integration with existing military platforms - Unique or Notable Requirements: - High detection accuracy in challenging environments - Modularity, scalability, and environmental hardening for all solutions - Autonomous operation and compatibility with current Army systems - Proposals must include technical reports, test data, prototype designs, and performance results - Potential for transition to military and commercial markets - Funding and Period of Performance: - Up to $2,000,000 in funding - 18-month period of performance

Description

This solicitation is for proposals addressing detection of buried explosives and UXO, watercraft defense, and electronic warfare in the Indo-Pacific region. The project aims to develop innovative, affordable, and scalable solutions with potential for transition to military and commercial markets. Proposals must include technical reports, test data, prototype designs, and performance results. The project duration is up to 18 months with funding up to $2,000,000.

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