SBIR / STTR #MDA26BZ04-NV003

Missile Defense Agency SBIR Solicitation for Advanced Missile Defense Technologies

This opportunity from the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) invites small businesses to submit research and development proposals for advanced missile defense technologies under the SBIR program. - Government Buyer: - Missile Defense Agency (MDA) - SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - Technologies Requested: - Software defined antenna for interceptor-to-interceptor communications - Next-generation thermal batteries for missile defense - Radiation hardening of commercial microelectronics - Very Large Array (VLA) sensing over transmission infrastructure - Miniaturization and chip scaling of photonic technologies - Neuromorphic hardware for adaptive electronic warfare - Automated cybersecurity control validation platforms - Event-based sensing hardware and algorithms for navigation - Products/Services Requested: - All items are research and development services focused on feasibility studies, design, modeling, and prototype testing - No commercial off-the-shelf products or specific part numbers; all efforts are experimental or theoretical - Unique Requirements: - Compliance with SBIR eligibility (small business participation) - Adherence to ITAR/EAR export controls - CMMC Level 1 cybersecurity requirements - Prohibition on classified proposals - Focus on low size, weight, and power (SWaP) for hardware solutions - Emphasis on secure communications and real-time learning for electronic warfare - Period of Performance: - Phase I is anticipated to be six months, with potential for follow-on prototype development in later phases - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to innovative small businesses.

Description

This solicitation is part of the SBIR program and is issued by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). It seeks proposals for the development of a software defined antenna to enable communications between interceptors. The effort is focused on research and development to determine the scientific and technical merit and feasibility of the proposed technology. The solicitation is in pre-release status with a response due date of May 18, 2024. Classified proposals are not accepted under this program.

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