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DoW SBIR 2026 BAA Digital Signature Management, Digital Exhaust, Operating on untrusted networks The objective of this effort is to develop an advanced digital signature management and deception system that obfuscates cellular metadata ("digital exhaust") to protect personnel, small units, and critical facilities from adversarial surveillance, tracking, and pattern-of-life analysis on 3rd-party commercial networks.
Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.
DSIP calendar date uses America/New_York. Check the topic page for separate question windows and amendments.
DoW SBIR 2026 CSO SpaceWERX, Space Platforms, Space Sensing, Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR), Data Fusion, AI/ML, OODA, Mission Assurance SpaceWERX, in partnership with Space Systems Command's Space Sensing System Delta 84 and the OPIR Tap Lab, are seeking innovative solutions supporting the next generation of missile detection, warning, tracking, and reporting. The objective of this SBIR Phase I effort is to evaluate the feasibility of applying innovative data processing techniques including the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) methodologies to address the evolving challenges in missile detection, warning, tra…
Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.
DSIP calendar date uses America/New_York. Check the topic page for separate question windows and amendments.
DoW SBIR 2026 BAA Agentic AI, Cognitive Radar, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) Develop an agentic AI (artificial intelligence) based cognitive radar system for automatic selection of radar parameters, waveforms, and exploitation for resilient GEOINT applications.
Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.
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DoW STTR 2026 BAA Conformable structures, Lightweight armor, Soldier protection, Metamaterial, Architected Material, Additive Manufacturing Develop and demonstrate architected energy dissipation structures with rigid responsiveness at large tensile, compressive, and shear strains, but capable of conformability to surfaces of complex topographies and other fluid-like behaviors in response to small strains.
Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.
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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.
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.
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DoW STTR 2026 BAA Biological propulsion; unmanned underwater vehicle teams; biologically-inspired design Utilize the fundamental understanding of hydrodynamic benefits from underwater vehicles swimming in proximity to each other to develop and demonstrate a design for an underwater vehicle team optimized for range, endurance, speed and quietness. The design should be based on rigorous analysis and leverage results from recent computational and experimental fluid dynamics investigations that have shown signifcant gains in efficiency resulting from group swimming. The design should also leverage new vehicle design spaces that result from the p…
Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.
DSIP calendar date uses America/New_York. Check the topic page for separate question windows and amendments.
DoW SBIR 2026 BAA Medical response, austere environments, casualty stream predictions, contested logistics, decision aid, automation A software tool to predict casualty/patient streams and needs following large scale medical emergencies in austere environments, and project the lifesaving potential of various response options with limited or no access to real-time data or communications.
Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.
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DoW SBIR 2026 BAA Passive Radar, GMTI, SAR, Bistatics. Develop a low-cost, small form factor, attritable passive radar sensor capable of detecting and tracking targets using external RF signals for tactical unmanned and expendable platforms.
Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.
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DoW STTR 2026 BAA Counter Adversarial GPS Jamming; Exceptional-Point Stochastic Resonance Developing a general, effective, and robust antijamming framework for GPS signals is a problem of critical importance. This topic seeks proposals that utilize exceptional-point stochastic resonance and modern machine learning to overcome the vulnerabilities of GPS signals to strong adversarial jamming and spoofing. This will ultimately enhance the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for weak signals and maintain the operational readiness of the Air Force.
Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.
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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.
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DoW SBIR 2026 BAA Diamond Transistors, Charge Trapping, Current Collapse, Semiconductor Metrology, Ultra-Wide Bandgap (UWBG), RF Power Electronics, Defect Dynamics, Surface-Channel Devices, Hydrogen-terminated Diamond. Develop an innovative, non-destructive diamond semiconductor defect metrology technique and laboratory-scale apparatus to identify, quantify, determine location in the device, and energetically characterize charge traps that cause current collapse in surface-channel diamond transistors.
Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.
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DoW SBIR 2026 BAA composite ceramic; infrared transparent; nanoscale microstructure; ceramic scale-up; IR window; nanocomposite; thermal stability; thermal shock resistance The objective of this topic is to spur research into industrially scalable production methods for an IR-transparent composite ceramic exhibiting sub-100 nm microstructural features in all phases on samples larger than 2" x 4" x 0.5", porosity below 0.1%, microstructural and optical stability to 1200 degrees C, and a thermal expansion to thermal conductivity ratio (alpha/k) at or below 1.0 micrometers/W at 1000 degrees C.
Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.
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DoW STTR 2026 BAA Photocatalysis, Water-Splitting, Hydrogen, Nanomaterial, Semiconductor, Fuel, Portable Generate a minimally viable component system with solar, water, and carbon dioxide inputs which generates >66% methanol/water fuel at a rate of 0.5L/hr with a total system weight <90 lb.
Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.
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DoW SBIR 2026 BAA 5G, private cellular, flight line, aircraft maintenance, secure communications, predictive maintenance, augmented reality, Edwards AFB, logistics The objective of this SBIR Phase I effort is to explore and develop innovative technologies leveraging cellular network infrastructure, particularly focusing on Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) architectures, to enhance communication capabilities on the flight line at Edwards AFB. The goal is to establish a secure, adaptable, and interoperable cellular network that facilitates superior aircraft maintenance, logistics, and operational efficiency. Additionally, the effort aims t…
Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.
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DoW STTR 2026 BAA Spacecraft Propulsion, Hall Thruster, Fuel-Flexible, Air-Breathing, VLEO, In-Situ Resource Utilization, ISRU, Oxygenic Propellants, Multimode Propulsion Develop a fuel-flexible spacecraft electric propulsion system capable of operating efficiently on air, water, or mixtures of water/carbon dioxide or nitrogen/hydrogen at >30% electrical efficiency.ITAR: The technology within this topic may be restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Admi…
Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.
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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.
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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.
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DoW SBIR 2026 BAA AI, LLM, cognitive bias, economic model, market, information Develop a testbed utilizing economic frameworks to benchmark AI biases in dynamic environments. This tool will evaluate how agents adapt, collaborate, or deceive within a simulated marketplace. Ultimately, these assessments will ensure safe and effective AI integration in high-stakes decision-making.
Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.
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DoW STTR 2026 BAA Hypersonics, Wind Tunnel Noise, Upstream Disturbances, Nozzle Throat, Driver-Gas Acoustics, Non-Optical Diagnostics, High-Frequency Sensors, Acoustic Mitigation, Fiber-Optic Probes, Reflected-Shock Tunnels, Expansion Tubes Develop and demonstrate a robust methodology to localize, characterize and model upstream noise and flow disturbances in hypersonic wind tunnels, specifically targeting high-risk, hard-to-access regions upstream of the test section (e.g., driver, reservoir, nozzle throat and walls) where traditional optical access is restricted or unavailable. Performers must implement novel non-intrusive or minimally int…
Eligibility information: Not assessed — read the full SBIR/STTR solicitation.
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