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SBIR Solicitation: Open Architecture Platform for Underwater Vehicles R&D

This opportunity is a DARPA SBIR solicitation focused on developing an open architecture platform for underwater vehicles. - Government Buyer: - Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Small Business Programs Office - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services to create an open architecture platform for underwater vehicles - Emphasis on advancing capabilities in: - Cybersecurity - Sensors - Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Visualization - Human-Machine Interface (HMI) technologies - Autonomy - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solicitation is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program - Set aside for small businesses - Classified under NAICS codes 541330 (Engineering Services) and 541712 (R&D in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) - Focus on innovative technology development for underwater systems

Description

This solicitation is for the development of an open architecture platform for underwater vehicles under the SBIR program. The project aims to enhance capabilities in cyber, sensors, AI, visualization, HMI, and autonomy for underwater systems. It is managed by the Small Business Programs Office and focuses on research topics including Small Business Innovation Research, Cyber, Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, Visualization and Human-Machine Interface Technologies, and Autonomy. The solicitation opens on August 26, 2026, and closes on September 23, 2026. Detailed solicitation documents and submission guidelines are available at the provided external URL.

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