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DSIP / STTRUSAF · Open

Artificial Intelligence Performance Evaluation Tool

DAF26TZ06-NV006

Source closing date: 2026-10-21. Source timestamp: 2026-10-21T16:00:00+00:00.

DSIP calendar date uses America/New_York. Check the topic page for separate question windows and amendments.

DoW STTR 2026 BAA Artificial Intelligence; AI Performance Evaluation; Trusted AI; Autonomy; Explainability; AI Metrics; AI Validation; AI Systems; Sensor Technologies; Information Systems; Operational Testing; ABMS; 412TW; AFTC; DoD AI Standards; Test and Evaluation. The objective of this research effort is to design, develop, and demonstrate an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Performance Evaluation Tool that streamlines, standardizes, and enhances the evaluation of AI-enabled systems across various operational conditions. This Phase I STTR effort will focus on exploring innovative methodologies to quantify the performance, reliability, and rob…

Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.

Observed 2026-10-13T01:36:01.052262+00:00.

DSIP / SBIRUSAF · Open

Autonomous On Orbit Logistics and Sustainment Architecture

DAF26BX06-DV513

Source closing date: 2026-10-21. Source timestamp: 2026-10-21T16:00:00+00:00.

DSIP calendar date uses America/New_York. Check the topic page for separate question windows and amendments.

DoW SBIR 2026 CSO on-orbit sustainment; space logistics; orbital refueling; propellant transfer; in-space servicing; rendezvous and proximity operations; sustained maneuver; space mobility; depot architecture; spacecraft resilience; cislunar logistics; SDP 4-0 The objective of this Direct to Phase II topic is to accelerate the development and demonstration of prototype ready technologies that enable a complete on orbit logistics enterprise. This enterprise must support autonomous resupply, refuel, repair, recovery, and reconstitution of United States space assets across Low Earth Orbit, Medium Earth Orbit, Geosynchronous Orbit, and cislunar …

Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.

Observed 2026-10-13T01:36:01.052262+00:00.

DSIP / SBIRUSAF · Open

Cyberspace Warfare for Space

DAF26BX06-DV512

Source closing date: 2026-10-21. Source timestamp: 2026-10-21T16:00:00+00:00.

DSIP calendar date uses America/New_York. Check the topic page for separate question windows and amendments.

DoW SBIR 2026 CSO SpaceWERX, On-Orbit Cyber Defense; Space Vehicles (SVs); Autonomous Cyber Response; Real-Time Monitoring; Defensive Cyber Warfare (DCW); Artificial Intelligence (AI); Machine Learning (ML); Threat Simulation SpaceWERX, in partnership with Cyberspace Warfare professionals within the U.S. Space Force (USSF), are seeking innovative solutions supporting the next generation capabilities to defend space systems from adversarial attack through the cyber domain. The desired outcome is to produce capabilities that advance the domain of defensive cyber warfare operations in 8 different focus areas. Each focus area presents a unique o…

Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.

Observed 2026-10-13T01:36:01.052262+00:00.

DSIP / SBIRUSAF · Open

Ground and Air Launched Drone Swarms Create a Self-Protecting Perimeter Using Autonomous AI

DAF26BX06-DV026

Source closing date: 2026-10-21. Source timestamp: 2026-10-21T16:00:00+00:00.

DSIP calendar date uses America/New_York. Check the topic page for separate question windows and amendments.

DoW SBIR 2026 CSO autonomous drones; AI-driven swarm; air-launched effects; perimeter defense; secure communications; mobility asset protection; Agile Combat Employment; high-altitude deployment; mobility launch platforms; dual-use; swarm technology; force protection The overall goal of this Direct to Phase II research and development effort is to adapt and validate mature, readily available autonomous unmanned aerial swarm technologies to provide enhanced situational awareness and force-multiplying capabilities for high-value Mobility Air Forces assets and forward ground installations. To ensure continued overmatch in contested environments…

Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.

Observed 2026-10-13T01:36:01.052262+00:00.

DSIP / SBIRDARPA · Open

ICU-in-a-Box: Autonomous Extracorporeal Multiple-Organ Support Therapies

DPA26BZ06-DV029

Source closing date: 2026-10-21. Source timestamp: 2026-10-21T16:00:00+00:00.

DSIP calendar date uses America/New_York. Check the topic page for separate question windows and amendments.

DoW SBIR 2026 BAA Autonomous Systems, Life Support Systems; Resuscitation; Trauma; Shock; Casualties; ARDS; multiple organ failure Develop (large animal model testing) an autonomous, portable extracorporeal life support platform for prolonged field care that integrates resuscitation, cardiovascular and pulmonary support, and (optionally) electrolyte and medication delivery capabilities.

Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.

Observed 2026-10-13T01:36:01.052262+00:00.

DSIP / SBIRUSAF · Open

Low SWaP-C Tactical Awareness Payload for Proliferated, Agile Satellites (TAPPAS) for Space Domain Awareness

DAF26BX06-DV511

Source closing date: 2026-10-21. Source timestamp: 2026-10-21T16:00:00+00:00.

DSIP calendar date uses America/New_York. Check the topic page for separate question windows and amendments.

DoW SBIR 2026 CSO Surveillance; Space Based Surveillance; Proliferation; Constellation; Resident Space Object; Space Domain Awareness; Geostationary Orbit; GEO Belt; visual magnitude; Electro Optical; Infrared; Radio Frequency; Free Flyer; GEO SDA; Low Size Weight and Power; own-ship awareness; Local Area Sensor The objective of this Direct to Phase II (D2P2) effort is to provide a production representative article of flight qualifiable hardware to be flown in the GEO space environment. The modern space domain requires a layered sensing architecture to ensure resilience. This D2P2 effort is focused on a critical element of that architecture:…

Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.

Observed 2026-10-13T01:36:01.052262+00:00.

DSIP / SBIROSD · Open

Smart Manufacturing

OSW26BZ06-DV032

Source closing date: 2026-10-21. Source timestamp: 2026-10-21T16:00:00+00:00.

DSIP calendar date uses America/New_York. Check the topic page for separate question windows and amendments.

DoW SBIR 2026 BAA Smart Manufacturing, AI, Robotics, Smart Factories, Industry 4.0, 5G Connected Warehouse The objective of this Phase II effort is to design, validate, and demonstrate a fully open-source, private 5G network platform for smart manufacturing that integrates OCUDU, SD-Core, SD-RAN, and OSC components into a secure, vendor-neutral architecture. This platform will deliver highly reliable, low-latency connectivity to support autonomous robotics, machine vision, and connected-worker safety, providing a cost-effective, FutureG-ready solution for both commercial manufacturers and dual-use defense logistics facilities.

Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.

Observed 2026-10-13T01:36:01.052262+00:00.

DSIP / SBIRDARPA · Open

TRIAGE-X: Autonomous Casualty Triage and Treatment in Chemically Contaminated Mass Casualty Events

DPA26BZ06-DV028

Source closing date: 2026-10-21. Source timestamp: 2026-10-21T16:00:00+00:00.

DSIP calendar date uses America/New_York. Check the topic page for separate question windows and amendments.

DoW SBIR 2026 BAA medical triage; mass casualty incidents; autonomous systems; robotics; medical countermeasures; chemical warfare injuries Develop and demonstrate capability with autonomous medical triage systems to recognize chemical toxidromes and physically deliver the corresponding antidote or life-saving intervention.

Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.

Observed 2026-10-13T01:36:01.052262+00:00.

Grants.govDept of the Army -- Materiel Command · Posted — date requires source check

Tactical Behaviors for Autonomous Maneuver

W911NF-22-S-0011

Source closing date: No single date reported — read the notice.

Proposals for Cycle 2 are due no later than 24 April 2024.

**UPDATE 5 APRIL 2024: The proposal submission date has been updated to 24 April 2024. The FOA has been amended to reflect this submission date and include a Question and Answer document based on questions received from interested applicants. Other than the updated proposal submission date in the FOA, the actual FOA Amendment has not been changed. However, the answers provided in the Q&A; document are considered part of the FOA Amendment.** **CYCLE 2 UPDATE 20 MARCH 2024 - THE OPPORTUNITY WEBINAR FOR CYCLE 2 WILL BE HELD ONLINE VIA MS TEAMS AT 1500 EDT ON 22 MARCH 2024 AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/meetup-join/19%…

Eligibility information: Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification).

Additional eligibility text

It is our goal for the program to include a diverse group of Applicants with varied long-term interests.Applicants may be institutions of higher education, for-profit, or non-profit organizations. FederallyFunded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC) may propose as well, with effort as allowed bytheir sponsoring agency and in accordance with their sponsoring agency policy. Proposals may consistof teams from any combination of organizations (e.g., prime and subawardees), but this is not arequirement for award and award will only be made to a single entity.

Source award range (USD): 100000.00 – 2300000.00. Notice amounts are not an award promise or total program budget.

Cost sharing: Listed as not required

Observed 2026-10-13T01:27:48.184736+00:00.

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