Opportunity

SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ05-NV068

SBIR Pre-Release: Intelligent Tools for Naval Aircrew Performance and Readiness

Buyer

Department of the Navy

Posted

August 05, 2026

Respond By

September 23, 2026

Identifier

DON26BZ05-NV068

NAICS

541715, 541330

This opportunity is a pre-release SBIR solicitation from the U.S. Navy focused on developing intelligent tools to enhance Naval Aircrew performance and readiness. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy - Scope of Work: - Research and development of an Intelligent Human Performance System for aircrew readiness - System must monitor, predict, and mitigate cognitive, physical, and psychological vulnerabilities - Tools for aeromedical officers to enable proactive intervention and personalized insights - Identification of human-system vulnerabilities - Project Phases: - Phase I: Feasibility study, preliminary design, proof-of-concept simulation, and evaluation methodology - Phase II: Prototype development, rigorous validation, explainable AI, system integration, and ethical/data privacy protocols - Phase III: Operational deployment, integration with existing infrastructure, advanced analytics, large-scale validation, and commercialization - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products, part numbers, or quantities listed - Services include feasibility studies, prototype development, operational deployment, and commercialization support - Unique Requirements: - System must provide explainable AI insights - Must address ethical and data privacy considerations - Potential for dual-use applications in military, civilian aviation, healthcare, emergency response, and sports - Compliance with SBIR program eligibility and performance standards - No OEMs or vendors are specified; the solicitation is open to eligible SBIR participants

Description

This is a pre-release topic for the SBIR/STTR program focused on developing intelligent tools to enhance naval aircrew performance and readiness. The solicitation is managed by the Navy and includes instructions and preface documents available via provided links. The response deadline for proposals is April 20, 2017. Points of contact are provided for prospective bidders to obtain further information.

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