SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ05-DV087

NAVAIR SBIR: Edge-Deployed Explainable Digital Twin CBM+ Platform for Carrier-Based Systems

This opportunity is a U.S. Navy (NAVAIR) SBIR solicitation for advanced maintenance technology for carrier-based systems. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - Objective: Develop an edge-deployed, explainable Digital Twin Condition Based Maintenance (CBM+) platform for carrier-based systems, with a focus on the Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) and related subsystems. - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development of a prototype CBM+ workstation core - Edge-computer hardware integration for onboard, high-rate sensor data processing - Hybrid physics and semantic AI reasoning for fault diagnostics - Semantic-AI fault inference for critical failure modes - Software interfaces for rapid customization and integration with shore-based analytics - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solution must operate on ruggedized hardware with low latency - Must function under limited connectivity conditions (edge deployment) - Emphasis on explainable AI and rapid adaptability to new subsystems - Supports Navy readiness and maintenance efficiency - No specific OEMs, vendors, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed in the solicitation.

Description

This solicitation is for the development of edge-deployed digital twin technology aimed at condition-based maintenance (CBM+) platforms specifically for carrier-based systems. The program is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) initiative managed by NAVAIR. The solicitation is in pre-release status with a response deadline of April 20, 2018, and a question deadline of April 24, 2018. The opportunity includes instructions and preface documents available via provided links and is intended to foster innovative solutions for maintenance of naval carrier systems.

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