SBIR / STTR #DAF26BX06-DV512

SBIR Solicitation for Defensive Cyberspace Warfare Solutions for Space Systems

This opportunity from the U.S. Space Force seeks innovative research and development solutions for defensive cyber warfare in space systems. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Space Force (USSF), under Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to small businesses with relevant capabilities - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for cyberspace warfare applications in space - Eight technical focus areas: - Lightweight, cloud-agnostic data ingestion solutions - Automated software assurance and malware detection (including SBOM generation) - On-orbit cyber defense and real-time monitoring for space vehicles - Immersive cyber test environments for operator training - Adaptive data parsers and transformation engines for analytics - AI-driven cyber threat detection and predictive analytics - AI-powered supply chain risk management for software and hardware - Portable edge cyber defense kits for low-bandwidth environments - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Eligibility limited to small businesses - Security risk evaluation and Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) required - Direct Phase II proposals must demonstrate prior Phase I feasibility - Emphasis on advanced AI/ML, autonomous response, and operational resilience - No specific product part numbers or quantities provided; focus is on innovative R&D solutions - Attachments provide detailed instructions and technical requirements for each focus area

Description

This solicitation is a pre-release topic under the SBIR program managed by the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC). It focuses on research and development in cyberspace warfare applications for space. The solicitation invites proposals addressing this topic, with a question deadline of March 9, 2024, and a response due date of March 16, 2024. The solicitation is part of the DOD_SBIR_2026_P1_CBX cycle and includes multiple attachments and contacts for further information.

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