SBIR / STTR #OSW26BZ05-DV019

SBIR Opportunity: Collaborative Distributed Swarm Radar R&D for U.S. Army

This opportunity seeks innovative research and development for collaborative distributed swarm radar technology for the U.S. Army under the Department of Defense SBIR program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army (contact: Thomas Provencher) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to small business innovators - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for collaborative distributed swarm radar systems - Phase I: Design sensor swarm geometries, develop signal processing algorithms, and conduct modeling/simulation for surveillance applications - Phase II: Build and test a prototype swarm of 3+ radar sensors on unmanned aerial systems (UAS), collect data, and analyze commercialization potential - Phase III: Evaluate new techniques for service concepts and explore dual-use applications (e.g., environmental monitoring, wide-area sensing) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on novel signal processing methods and sensor fusion - Prototype hardware development and field data collection - Compliance with cybersecurity maturity model certification and foreign risk evaluation - Deliverables include feasibility studies, prototype hardware, data sets, and commercialization analysis - Dual-use potential for both defense and civilian applications

Description

This solicitation is part of the SBIR/STTR program focusing on the development of collaborative distributed swarm radar technology. It is currently in the pre-release phase, allowing for initial questions and clarifications. The solicitation provides instructions and a preface document for potential bidders. The response deadline is July 21, 2023. The solicitation is issued by the Department of Defense under the SBIR program.

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