SBIR / STTR #MDA26BZ04-NV001

SBIR Solicitation for Next-Generation Thermal Batteries and Advanced Missile Defense Technologies

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) is seeking innovative research and development proposals from small businesses under the SBIR program for advanced technologies supporting missile defense systems. - Government Buyer: - Missile Defense Agency (MDA), SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - Key contact: Francisco Rosado - Technologies Requested: - Next-generation thermal batteries for missile defense applications - Focus on smaller, lighter, higher-density, and longer-duration batteries - Goals: improved specific energy, power density, operational lifespan, and miniaturization - Phase I: trade studies, feasibility analysis, cost estimates, candidate materials/designs - Phase II: prototype development, testing, design/manufacturing optimization, performance/safety validation - Additional advanced technology topics (all R&D): - Radiation hardening of commercial microelectronics - Software defined antennas for interceptor communications - Very Large Array (VLA) applications over transmission infrastructure - Miniaturization and scaling of photonic technologies - Neuromorphic hardware for adaptive electronic warfare - Automated cybersecurity control validation platforms - Event-based sensing hardware and algorithms for navigation - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified small businesses - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals must comply with ITAR/EAR export controls - CMMC Level 1 cybersecurity self-assessment required - Only unclassified proposals accepted - Dual-use (defense and commercial) technology applications encouraged - Firm-fixed-price contracts for Phase I - Quantities/Part Numbers: - No specific product quantities or part numbers; focus is on R&D and prototype development

Description

This solicitation is for the development of next-generation thermal batteries for missile defense applications under the SBIR program. The effort aims to advance thermal battery technology to support missile defense systems. The solicitation is managed by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and is part of the SBIR program. Proposals must be submitted by April 18, 2018, and classified proposals are not accepted.

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