SBIR / STTR #DAF26BZ05-DV031

Rapid Modular Weapons Integration Architecture for F-16 Block 30 (USAF SBIR)

This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Air Force, specifically the Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), with oversight from the F-16 Program Office under PEO Fighters. - The solicitation seeks research, development, and integration services for a rapid, modular, and scalable weapons integration architecture for F-16 Block 30 aircraft. - The primary technical focus is on enabling faster integration of munitions, especially the Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM), using the Open Systems Enclave (OSE) system. - The goal is to reduce integration timelines from years to months or days, supporting modernization priorities for lethality and integrated networked systems. - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the effort is open to innovative solutions from qualified small businesses. - The project targets advancing technology readiness from TRL 6-7 to TRL 8-9, with demonstration on ANG F-16 Block 30 aircraft and potential scaling to other F-16 variants and platforms. - Notable requirements include modularity, scalability, and compliance with updated security, cybersecurity, and technical data rights policies as outlined in the SBIR BAA. - No explicit product part numbers or purchase quantities are specified; the focus is on prototype development, integration, and demonstration services.

Description

This solicitation is part of the SBIR program and is titled "F-16 Agnostic Rapid Weapons Integration." It is in pre-release status with a response due date of March 21, 2017. The solicitation is managed by the Air National Guard (ANG) component of the United States Air Force (USAF). The solicitation number is DAF26BZ05-DV031 and it involves phases D2, 2, and 2S. Contact points include Lt Col David Auston and Scott Jenkins.

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