SBIR / STTR #SOC26BZ04-DV005

USSOCOM/AFSOC SBIR: Evasive Autonomy and Stand-Off Detection Technologies for SOF

This opportunity is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation from United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) for advanced autonomy and detection technologies: - Government Buyer: - United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), SBIR/STTR Program Office - U.S. Air Force, Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified small businesses - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of a field-deployable, passive, non-emitting detection system for concealed hazardous materials (ASDCM) - Part number: SOC26BZ04-DV004 - Must be suitable for man-portable or unmanned systems in denied or cluttered environments - Development of AI-enabled autonomy software for game-theoretically optimized planning and execution of 200-agent UAS swarms (REACT) - Part number: SOC26BZ04-DV005 - Must support decentralized decision-making, communication-aware planning, and real-time threat response in contested environments - Includes feasibility study (Phase I) and prototype development/demonstration (Phase II) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Direct to Phase II SBIR proposals only; small business set-aside - Proposals must include feasibility studies, documentation of technical merit, and demonstration of data rights ownership - ITAR restrictions apply; compliance with SBIR program instructions required - Target integration into AFSOC's Adaptive Airborne Enterprise (A2E) for maritime operations beyond 100 NM - Maximum award values range from $2.6M to $5.8M, with TABA funding up to $25,000 per Phase II award - Successful prototypes may lead to follow-on production contracts

Description

This is a pre-release topic under the SBIR program managed by the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM). The solicitation focuses on developing technologies for evasive autonomy to counter threats, aimed at supporting Special Operations Forces. The solicitation is open for Direct to Phase II proposals only, requiring documentation to substantiate the technical merit and feasibility of the proposed solutions. The response deadline is May 18, 2024, with a question submission deadline of April 17, 2024.

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