SBIR / STTR #ARM26BX04-DV010

Army SBIR 2026: Advanced Technology R&D for UAS, MEDEVAC, and Precision Payload Delivery

The U.S. Army SBIR|STTR Program Office is seeking advanced technology proposals from small businesses for the 2026 SBIR Program, focusing on innovative solutions for military applications. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army, Army SBIR|STTR Program Office, U.S. Army SBIR|STTR Office - Key Projects/Topics: - Asymmetric Collaborative Counter Swarm AI Technology - Distributed AI algorithms for Group 1/2 UAS swarms - Software suite for decentralized command and control - Feasibility study phase (up to $300,000, 1-6 months) - UH-60M Patient Handling System (PHS) - Modular system for MEDEVAC helicopters - Prototype development phase (up to $2,000,000, 12-18 months) - Includes airworthiness qualification and demonstration - Ground-Based Affordable Mass (G-BAM) Payload Delivery System - Low-cost, ground-launched, long-range precision payload delivery - Must support rapid manufacturability, high-volume production, and plug-and-play integration - Unit cost under $2 million, 300+ nm range - Prototype development phase (up to $2,000,000, 12-18 months) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; opportunity is open to all eligible small businesses - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for AI, MEDEVAC systems, and precision payload delivery - No explicit product quantities; focus is on feasibility studies and prototype development - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Eligibility limited to small businesses (including those majority-owned by investment firms) - Compliance with security, foreign national disclosure, and technical data deliverables - Milestone-based, fixed-price contracts - Emphasis on rapid, affordable, and scalable solutions for Army operations

Description

This solicitation is for the Ground-Based Affordable Mass (G-BAM) project under the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program, issued by the Army. The solicitation is currently in the pre-release phase and focuses on developing ground-based mass transportation solutions. It is part of the Department of Defense SBIR 2026 Phase 1 Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) Release 4. The Army aims to leverage small business innovation to provide game-changing capabilities to soldiers through this program.

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