SBIR / STTR #OSW26BZ06-DV032

Open-Source Private 5G Network Platform for Smart Manufacturing (SBIR/STTR Phase II)

This opportunity is issued by the Department of the Army under the Department of Defense, focusing on smart manufacturing research and development: - Government Buyer: - Department of the Army - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation emphasizes vendor-neutral, open-source solutions - Products/Services Requested: - Fully open-source private 5G network platform for smart manufacturing - Integration of OCUDU, SD-Core, SD-RAN, and OSC components - Platform must support high-mobility AGV/AMR connectivity, low-latency machine vision backhaul, connected-worker safety, and secure outdoor yard coverage - Key performance metrics: sub-30 ms latency, 99.5% handover success, five-nines availability - Prototype production, testing, and demonstration at a representative manufacturing site - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendor-neutral, cost-effective, and open-source architecture - Robust security and interoperability testing - Compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (self-assessment) - Dual-use applicability for small/medium manufacturers and DoW depots/logistics - Adherence to updated regulatory guidance under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) - Eighteen-month Phase II period for prototype development, testing, and evaluation

Description

This is a pre-release topic for the SBIR/STTR program focused on smart manufacturing. The solicitation is part of the DoD SBIR 2026 program and managed by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD). It includes instructions and a preface document for proposers. The solicitation covers phases D2PII, II, and SPII and requires proposals to be submitted by March 16, 2027. The program emphasizes cybersecurity maturity level 2 and includes contact information for topic managers.

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