SBIR / STTR #ARM26TX04-NV001

Army STTR Solicitation: Distributed AI for Collaborative UAS Swarm Countermeasures

This opportunity is a Department of the Army STTR solicitation focused on advancing distributed AI technology for collaborative command and control of unmanned aerial system (UAS) swarms to counter enemy drone swarms. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army (Army SBIR|STTR Program Office) - Contact: Eric Sturzinger - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all qualified small businesses. - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of distributed AI technology for collaborative command and control of Group 1 or Group 2 UAS swarms - Part Number: ARM26TX04-NV001 - Focus on software algorithms for decentralized execution, inter-drone communication, and swarm collaboration - Feasibility studies (Phase I) funded up to $300,000 for 1-6 months - Prototype development and demonstration (Phase II) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - AI must enable decentralized swarm collaboration and targeting in both permissive and denied network environments - Technology must be able to degrade or destroy multiple enemy UAS within 10 meters - Emphasis on software/algorithm development, not new UAS hardware - Strict compliance with security, registration, and commercialization requirements - Technology aims to protect critical infrastructure and support Multi-Domain Operations by 2035

Description

This solicitation is part of the DoD SBIR/STTR program under the STTR category, focusing on the topic "Asymmetric Collaborative Counter Swarm." It is currently in the pre-release phase, with a question deadline of April 17, 2024, and a response deadline of April 18, 2024. The solicitation aims to support the Army's need for game-changing capabilities in Multi-Domain Operations by 2035, leveraging small business innovation. The Army has established a contracting activity dedicated to executing all SBIR/STTR Phase I and Phase II awards for Army customers. The solicitation includes classification code 237110 related to Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction.

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