SBIR / STTR #MDA26BZ04-NV008

SBIR Solicitation for Advanced Missile Defense Technologies (Thermal Batteries, Sensing, Navigation, and More)

This opportunity is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation from the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) seeking advanced research and development proposals for next-generation missile defense technologies. - Government Buyer: - Missile Defense Agency (MDA), MDA SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - Scope of Solicitation: - Research and development of advanced technologies for missile defense applications - Focus areas include: - Next-generation thermal batteries (reduced size/weight, extended life) - Radiation hardening of commercial microelectronics (heterogeneous packaging, chiplets) - Software defined antennas for interceptor communications (low-cost, beam steering, secure comms) - Very Large Array (VLA) sensing over transmission infrastructure (resilient, neuromorphic processing) - Miniaturization and chip scaling of photonic/quantum technologies (low SWaP sensors/radios) - Neuromorphic hardware for real-time learning and adaptation - Automated cybersecurity control validation platforms (NIST mapping, hybrid environments) - Event-based sensing hardware and algorithms for navigation (GPS-independent, neural networks) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified small businesses with relevant expertise - Products/Services Requested: - Feasibility studies, design, modeling, prototyping, and technology demonstration for the above focus areas - All solutions must comply with ITAR/EAR export controls and CMMC Level 1 cybersecurity requirements - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on low size, weight, power, and cost (SWaP-C) for hardware - Solutions must be suitable for operation in hostile, GPS-denied, or cyber-contested environments - No classified proposals accepted - Phase I contracts are firm-fixed-price and focus on feasibility/design - Set aside for small businesses

Description

This solicitation is part of the SBIR program and focuses on the development of event-based sensing hardware and algorithms for navigation. The work involves research and development related to missile defense systems, aiming to enhance navigation capabilities through innovative sensing technologies. The solicitation is managed by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and requires proposals to conform to specific instructions and cybersecurity requirements. Classified proposals are not accepted, and the Phase I period of performance is anticipated to be six months.

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