Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #DON27BZ01-NV004
Navy SBIR Phase I R&D for a Secure Shipboard HM&E and Navigation Signal IOU
Buyer
NAVSEA
Posted
October 07, 2026
Respond By
November 25, 2026
Identifier
DON27BZ01-NV004
NAICS
541715, 334511
The Department of the Navy is seeking Phase I SBIR research and development for a secure shipboard Input-Output Unit (IOU) through NAVSEA. - Government buyer: Department of War, Department of the Navy (DON), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), DON SBIR/STTR Program Management Office. - Request: Develop an IOU to securely process and route hull, mechanical, and electrical (HM&E) and navigation signals aboard naval vessels. No purchase quantity or commercial part number is specified. - Key technical requirements: IP54 dust and water-splash protection; support for serial, fiber, Cat 5 Ethernet, synchro, and AC/DC analog interfaces; redundant shipboard Gigabit Ethernet; and 50% capacity for future expansion. The unit must operate continuously, weigh no more than 188 lb, fit within 17 in deep × 26 in wide × 27 in high, use less than 600 W when fully loaded, and achieve MTBF above 10,000 hours. RoHS compliance and applicable shipboard power, environmental, networking, and EMI/EMC standards are required. - Development scope: Phase I develops the concept, modeling, and supporting documentation; Phase II calls for construction and testing of a prototype. Fleet transition support includes equipment, training, and logistics documentation. - Notable constraints: The topic is ITAR/EAR restricted, and the release specifies CMMC Level 2 (Self). The related Phase I cost caps are $200,000 for base work and $115,000 for the option.
Description
This Navy SBIR topic seeks proposals concerning an Input-Output Unit (IOU) for secure processing and routing of Hull, Mechanical, & Electrical (HM&E) and navigation signals. The topic is part of the Department of War 2027 SBIR BAA, Release 1, and covers Phase I proposals. Proposals are to be submitted through the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP), with a response deadline of December 2, 2026. The solicitation instructions state that the Phase I technical volume must not exceed 10 pages.