SBIR / STTR #DAF27TZ02-DV004

STTR research for an offline AI-assisted B-52 performance-chart prototype

The Department of the Air Force STTR solicitation centers on research for an AI-enabled B-52 performance-chart prototype, with two additional topics described in the associated BAA materials. - Government buyer: Department of the Air Force, through the Department of War STTR Program and Air Force SBIR/STTR office; the B-52 topic also identifies the U.S. Air Force and B-52/EFB program offices. - Primary topic: DAF27TZ02-DV004, “B-52 Multi-Factor AI Performance Charts,” a Direct-to-Phase-II research effort. No OEMs or vendors are named. - B-52 prototype: Develop and validate software compatible with the B-52 Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) and existing Government hardware. It must operate offline without cloud, internet, or runtime AI inference; use approved Technical Order data and deterministic calculations; provide traceable results; and avoid unvalidated estimates. Work includes digitizing and validating data, refining calculations and workflows, testing, and preparing transition and sustainment documentation. - Additional topics in the BAA materials: DAF27TZ02-DV005 seeks distributed AI-assisted RF spectrum knowledge sharing; DAF27TZ02-DV006 seeks a wideband antenna integrated with an RF-photonics module. These are separate research topics, not commercial product purchases. - Notable requirements: Proposals require evidence that feasibility was established through research and development outside the STTR program. The B-52 prototype must support cybersecurity, airworthiness, and EFB accreditation. CMMC Level 2 (Self) is specified. The RF-DASK and RF-photonics topics are export-controlled. - Funding and duration: The BAA lists a maximum award of $2 million and maximum duration of 24 months for each topic. No specific performance dates or option periods are stated. - Quantities: No purchase quantities or commercial product part numbers are listed; the topic identifiers are solicitation references.

Description

This STTR Direct-to-Phase-II topic is solicited under the DoW STTR 2027 BAA, Release 2. The topic concerns B-52 Multi-Factor AI Performance Charts; the raw source provides no further description of the technical scope. Proposals must be submitted electronically through DSIP, and applicants must provide documentation demonstrating that the topic's Phase I feasibility requirement has been met. The response deadline is January 6, 2027.

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