Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #ARM26TX05-NP002
Army xTech|Search 10 Competition STTR Solicitation for Small Business Innovation
Buyer
Department of the Army
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
June 22, 2027
Identifier
ARM26TX05-NP002
NAICS
541715, 928110
This opportunity is a Department of Defense Army solicitation for the xTech|Search 10 Competition under the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program for fiscal year 2026. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - U.S. Army - Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA(ALT)) - Solicitation Details: - Seeks innovative solutions from small businesses to support Army Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) - Structured as a multi-phase competition (Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 2S) - Utilizes a prize competition format to encourage participation and innovation - Proposals must be submitted via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers are identified - Focus is on technology innovation relevant to Army operational needs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Open only to small businesses under STTR eligibility - Compliance with updated regulatory guidance, including cybersecurity and foreign risk evaluation - Possibility for Direct to Phase II (DP2) awards - Adherence to STTR program rules and requirements - No product or service line items are specified in the solicitation.
Description
The solicitation is part of the Department of Defense Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program for fiscal year 2026, specifically under the Army agency. It aims to support the Army's future capabilities in Multi-Domain Operations by leveraging small business innovation. The solicitation is in pre-release status and includes multiple phases: Phase 1, Phase 2, and Phase 2S. The Army uses a competitive prize competition approach to stimulate innovation and identify promising technologies, with proposals submitted through the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP).