SBIR / STTR #SOC26BZ04-DV004

USSOCOM SBIR: Advanced Stand-Off Detection and AI Autonomy for SOF

This opportunity is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation from United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) for advanced technology development to support Special Operations Forces (SOF). - Government Buyer: - United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) - SBIR/STTR Program Office - Solicitation Topics: - Advanced Stand-Off Detection of Concealed Materials (ASDCM) - Passive, non-contact detection of hazardous materials (radiological, chemical, biological, energetic, or threat-associated) - Must be field-deployable, man-portable or suitable for unmanned systems - Designed for use in denied or cluttered environments - Replanning for Evasive Autonomy to Counter Threats (REACT) - AI-enabled autonomy software for coordinating 200-agent UAS swarms - Game-theoretic, decentralized planning and real-time threat response in contested environments - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to all qualified small businesses - Requirements: - Direct to Phase II (DPII) proposals only - Proposals must include feasibility studies and demonstrate technical merit, feasibility, and commercialization potential - Compliance with ITAR restrictions is mandatory - Submission via DoD SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Contract Details: - Period of performance: 18 to 24 months - Fixed-price Other Transaction Agreements (OTA) - Maximum award values: $2.6 million to $5.8 million - Up to $25,000 Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) funding per award - Potential for follow-on production contracts upon successful prototype completion

Description

This solicitation is a pre-release topic under the SBIR program by SOCOM, focusing on advanced stand-off detection of concealed materials. It is part of the DoD SBIR 2026 program and invites small businesses with strong research and development capabilities to pursue and commercialize technologies needed by Special Operations Forces. The solicitation includes a detailed phase hierarchy and program information, with a question deadline of May 1, 2023, and a response due date of May 19, 2023. Proposals must be submitted via the DoD SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP).

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