Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ05-NV077
Navy SBIR: Multi-Core Parallel Processing Architecture for Sensor Fusion
Buyer
Department of the Navy
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
DON26BZ05-NV077
NAICS
541715
The U.S. Navy is seeking small business partners to develop advanced multi-core parallel processing architectures for sensor fusion, aiming to enhance target tracking and situational awareness on 5th-generation tactical platforms. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy (Department of Defense) - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for a modular, platform-agnostic sensor fusion architecture - Emphasis on multi-core parallel processing to support real-time, scalable fusion of multiple sensor types - Project phases: - Phase I: Architectural design, simulation, and feasibility validation - Phase II: Prototype development and real-time performance demonstration (targeting TRL 6) - Phase III: Integration into operational platforms and dual-use applications - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Must be U.S.-owned with security clearance capabilities - Architecture must reduce latency, maintain track integrity, and meet Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP) constraints - Solution must be modular and compatible with a range of tactical platforms - Compliance with cybersecurity standards (CMMC), foreign risk evaluation, and technical data rights - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named in the solicitation - Opportunity is part of the DOD SBIR 2026 program and is open to small businesses
Description
This solicitation is for the topic titled "Multi-Core Parallel Processing for Sensor Fusion Architecture" under the SBIR/STTR program by the NAVY. The topic focuses on developing multi-core parallel processing architectures to enhance sensor fusion capabilities. It is part of the DOD SBIR 2026 program and includes phases such as Phase 1, Phase 2, and SPII. The solicitation is in pre-release status and open for questions until the question deadline.