SBIR / STTR #DAF26BZ05-DV032

Rapid, Modular Weapons Integration Architecture for F-35 (ANG/AFRC SBIR)

This opportunity is issued by the Department of the Air Force, specifically the Air National Guard (ANG) and Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC), in partnership with the F-35 Program Office and PEO Fighters. - The solicitation seeks innovative small business solutions for rapid, modular, and scalable weapons integration on the F-35 aircraft. - Focus is on developing a hardware/software architecture based on the Open Systems Enclave (OSE) to enable faster integration of munitions such as the Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) and other weapons. - 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 vendors are named; the effort is open to all eligible small businesses with relevant capabilities. - The project is structured as a Direct-to-Phase-II (D2P2) SBIR effort: - Phase II covers prototype development, integration, validation, and transition to operational use on ANG F-35 aircraft. - Phase III includes operational test, evaluation, and scaling to additional weapons and platforms. - Notable requirements: - Solutions must be demonstrated on ANG F-35 aircraft. - Emphasis on open, modular, and scalable architecture for rapid integration. - Documentation of architecture, engineering approach, performance data, and development schedule is required.

Description

This solicitation is part of the SBIR program and focuses on rapid weapons integration for the F-35 aircraft. It is currently in pre-release status and managed by the United States Air Force (USAF). The solicitation requires electronic submission via the SBIR/STTR portal. The deadline for responses was March 20, 2017, and questions could be submitted until May 7, 2017.

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