SBIR / STTR #DPA26BZ04-DV017

DARPA SBIR: Non-Volatile Memory Systems for Extreme Environments

This opportunity is a DARPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation focused on developing advanced non-volatile memory systems for extreme environments. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Department of Defense (DoD), Small Business Programs Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified small businesses with relevant expertise - Products/Services Requested: - Development and delivery of 10 prototype units of a 32Mb non-volatile NOR Flash memory system - Must operate across a temperature range of -269°C to +600°C - Must be radiation-tolerant (2 Mrad total ionizing dose, 5x10^11 rad/s dose rate) - Minimum operating frequency: >1MHz - Endurance: 10^6 cycles - Includes interface boards and test instructions - Research and development services to design, fabricate, and test the memory prototypes - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Technology must be suitable for space, nuclear, and defense applications - Emphasis on low power, high endurance, and wide temperature range - Direct to Phase II SBIR: eligible small businesses may submit proposals without prior Phase I awards - Prototypes must be delivered with interface boards and comprehensive test instructions - Milestone-based payments throughout the 24-month period of performance

Description

This solicitation is a pre-release topic under the SBIR program by DARPA, focusing on the development of non-volatile memory technologies suitable for extreme environments. The solicitation is part of the DOD SBIR 2026 Phase 1 Cycle and invites proposals that address the technical challenges associated with such memory systems. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the DoD SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal by April 18, 2024. The solicitation includes detailed instructions and a preface document to guide prospective bidders.

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