SBIR / STTR #OSW26BZ05-DV023

Quantum Sensor Gravity Data Production & Analysis for Maritime Floor Mapping Solicitation

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), under the Department of Defense (DoD) and Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), is soliciting innovative research and development services for quantum sensor gravity data production and analysis to support maritime floor mapping. - Government Buyer: - National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) - Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; focus is on quantum sensor manufacturers, especially those developing cold atom interferometry systems and quantum gradiometers - Products/Services Requested: - Advanced quantum sensor gravity data production and analysis services - Evaluation and demonstration of quantum gradiometers (notably cold atom interferometry systems) - Simulation, real sensor data collection, algorithm development, and operational feasibility assessment for high-precision bathymetric mapping - No explicit part numbers or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on innovative quantum sensing methodologies for submarine-based bathymetric mapping - Solutions must meet NGA foundation data standards - Operational validation includes at-sea data collection and high-performance computing (HPC) simulation - Goal is to complement existing GEOINT data sources and improve mapping accuracy and efficiency

Description

This solicitation is for the production and analysis of quantum sensor gravity data aimed at maritime floor mapping. The project involves advanced data collection and processing techniques to enhance maritime navigation and mapping capabilities. It is part of the SBIR/STTR program under the Department of Defense, specifically the NGA command within the OSD component. The solicitation is in a pre-release stage with detailed requirements forthcoming and is open for questions until April 21, 2024.

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