SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ05-NV078

Navy SBIR: Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals Convertor Software Development

The U.S. Navy is seeking innovative small business proposals for a software solution to convert technical manuals into interactive electronic formats. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy (Department of Defense) - Products/Services Requested: - Development of a software tool to convert existing Navy technical manuals into XML format compatible with Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) viewers - Tool must process diverse manual formats, including PDFs, MIL-STD-3001-1, MIL-DTL-81310, and S1000D v3.0/4.0 - Integration of advanced technologies such as Natural Language Processing (NLP), Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and Augmented/Extended Reality (AR/XR) - Output must include step-by-step maintenance instructions viewable on AR headsets or tablets - Solution must apply appropriate distribution and DFARS markings to outputs - Includes phased development, prototype validation, and live testing with Navy maintainers - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with SBIR/STTR program requirements - Adherence to Navy and DoD standards for technical data and cybersecurity - Opportunity is set aside for small businesses - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

This solicitation is for the development of an interactive electronic technical manuals convertor as part of the SBIR/STTR program. The project aims to create a tool for converting technical manuals into interactive electronic formats. It is part of the Department of the Navy's SBIR 2026 cycle and includes phases 1 and 2. The solicitation is in pre-release status with a response deadline of March 21, 2023. Multiple documents and instructions are provided in the attachments to guide prospective bidders.

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