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Topic 0 | 52 assigned records

autonomy / ai / autonomous / uas

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CHORD - Collaborative Human Autonomy Operational Review COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Trusted AI and Autonomy PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.916

Future Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACPs) will introduce AI-enabled uncrewed aircraft into the fleet. These platforms will assume significant tactical decision-making responsibilities and operate alongside traditional crewed aircraft. This paradigm shift complicates knowle...

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Intelligent Threat Aware Autonomy COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Trusted AI and Autonomy PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.916

The objectives are to do: 1. Weapon Engagement Zone (WEZ) Modeling: Develop models to represent the area where a weapon can effectively engage targets. This involves considering factors like weapon range, vehicle movement, and threat trajectories, to provide risk measures for pat...

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Autonomous Leader-Follower UAS Formation for Enhanced Mission Resilience and Reduced Operator Workload COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Trusted AI and Autonomy PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.915

The objective of this topic is to develop and demonstrate an affordable robust and reliable autonomous leader-follower UAS formation capability, enabling a single First-Person View (FPV) pilot to command and control multiple UAS effectively. This system should incorporate: seamle...

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Automated Expeditionary Airfield Assembly COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Human-Machine Interfaces;Sustainment;Trusted AI and Autonomy PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.912

Research, develop, and evaluate robotic system methodologies for automating or augmenting the assembly of Expeditionary Airfield (EAF) matting to enhance operational efficiency.

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IRONWALKER OUSW (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI); Contested Logistics Technologies (LOG) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Trusted AI and Autonomy; Advanced Computing and Software; Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems; Advanced Materials; Human- Machine Interfaces PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 1 The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals, their co untry of origin, and what tasks each would accomplish in the statement of work in accordance with section 5.4.c.(8) of the solicitation. Additionally, Offerors will describe compliance mechanisms offerors have in place or will put in place to address any ITAR issues that arise during the course of agreement administration.

AFWERX | score 0.909

The objective of this topic is to conduct applied research to an innovative capability for a deployable, and user -friendly manufacturing system that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) to enhance advanced additive and subtractive machining capabili...

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Risk-Aware Regenerative AI-based Multimodal Visual-Tactical (ISRT) (Observant-AI) – Monitor, Understand, Alert, and Assist OUSW (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Human-Machine Interfaces;Integrated Sensing and Cyber;Trusted AI and Autonomy PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.907

Develop risk-aware artificial intelligence (AI)-based computing methods motivated by three naval challenge problems that enable insightful active cross-domain (Sea-Space-Air-Land-Cyber) situational awareness and AI-assisted course of action and countermeasures in real-time condit...

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E-2D Large Language Model Entity (ELLMENT) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Computing and Software;Trusted AI and Autonomy PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.900

Develop and implement a traceable, explainable, referenced, and reasoned Large Language Model (LLM) that functions as an on-demand Natural Language Processing (NLP) decision-support assistant for Naval Flight Officers (NFOs) and mission crew aboard a carrier-based, all weather, t...

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Runtime Assured Autonomy COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Trusted AI and Autonomy PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.898

The Need for Advanced Autonomy: The Air Force has gained wide interest in fully autonomous, unmanned air platforms operating in teams making collaborative decisions to successfully complete missions. Highest level, real-time decision making will be the responsibility of advanced ...

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AI Framework for Multimodal Scene Construction and Data Generation COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Trusted AI and Autonomy PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.889

The objective is to develop a capability for generating geo-specific, sensor-independent scenes for multimodal (RF and EO/IR) synthetic data generation by leveraging geo-spatial information, time-of-day, seasonal data, and measured databases, overcoming limitations in existing mo...

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Homeland Convoy Counter Drone Operations COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Integrated Sensing and Cyber PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.886

Develop a system that minimizes the threat a UAS poses to military convoys in non- permissive environments that have the most restrictive rules of engagement.

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DIRECT TO PHASE II: AI/ML Assisted Field Troubleshooting in Avionics Optical Network COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Integrated Network Systems-of- Systems;Sustainment;Trusted AI and Autonomy PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.884

Design, develop, and integrate a portable artificial intelligence/ machine learning (AI/ML)- enabled diagnostic module compatible with existing Optical Backscattering Reflectometer (OBR) and Optical Time Domain Reflectometer (OTDR) mainframes. The module will be engineered to sup...

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Leveraging Machine Learning for Advanced Passive Sonar Tracking OUSW (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Computing and Software;Trusted AI and Autonomy PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.884

Develop advanced automation to detect, locate, classify, and correlate contacts across multiple sonar sensors and multiple display surfaces.

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Topic 1 | 48 assigned records

blood / erdc / dogs / ferf

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Traction Aids for Ground Vehicle Mobility

ERDCWERX | score 0.861

Heavy vehicles operating in environments characterized by loose or weak soils (e.g., sand) frequently experience excessive sinkage. This results in degraded mobility, increased fuel consumption, mission delays, and the potential need for recovery operations.

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Road Repair Work Tool Attachments Capability Assessment

ERDCWERX | score 0.856

When traversing weak or damaged pavements, heavy vehicles cause rapid damage accumulation. Expedient construction technologies are needed to rapidly improve the structural capacity of roads to support these loads.

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Blast Overpressure Protection

ERDCWERX | score 0.855

Military personnel may be exposed to blast overpressure during training and operational activities, particularly within enclosed or semi-enclosed structures. This type of exposure has been associated with both acute and long-term health effects, including traumatic brain injuries...

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Expedient Protection Barrier Capability Assessment

ERDCWERX | score 0.854

U.S. military entities have indicated a need for alternative protective barrier solutions that provide better protection and require less time and labor to install.

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Rapidly Emplaced Ground Stabilization Materials for Rapid Road Repair

ERDCWERX | score 0.854

Army engineer units provide construction assets to repair and upgrade infrastructure to support maneuver. Traditional improvement techniques create a logistical burden not conducive to anticipated future mission requirements.

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Prototype Systems Development and Fabrication

ERDCWERX | score 0.852

The U.S. Army ERDC seeks solutions that will develop lightweight-kitted solutions to provide rapidly deployable protection.

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Energy Resilience Design Evaluation & Modeling Tools

ERDCWERX | score 0.850

The Department of Defense (DOD) faces challenges in ensuring reliable electric power for critical missions in supply-contested logistics environments. Current methods may lack the necessary speed and adaptability to enhance energy security effectively, underscoring the urgent nee...

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Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Decision Support Tools

ERDCWERX | score 0.849

The U.S. Army ERDC seeks solutions to advance state-of-the-art handbooks, develop force protection planning publications and intuitive protection decision support tools, support demonstration of the developed tools, and conduct protection assessments of USACE facilities.

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Automated Cold Culturing

ERDCWERX | score 0.848

The U.S. Army ERDC seeks automated laboratory equipment for culturing microorganisms in cold regions, supporting Department of Defense directives to address biotechnology and enhance warfighting and logistics capability in the Arctic.

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Decarbonized Bio-Infrastructure Materials

ERDCWERX | score 0.847

DOD building codes have been outpaced by the rapidly expanding engineered wood, mass timber and sustainable building materials industries. These bio-based, renewable infrastructure materials require a fraction of the energy to produce and insulate as compared to nonrenewable mate...

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Additive Construction: Solutions in DOD Path to Adoption

ERDCWERX | score 0.847

The U.S. Army ERDC seeks industry knowledge and expertise to support MILCON and DOD construction stakeholders in creating a roadmap for integration of additive construction into the MILCON and DOD construction process.

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Environmental Exposure Detection Technologies and/or Decontamination Treatments for Military Working Dogs COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Operational Medicine PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 1

AFWERX | score 0.846

Develop decontamination treatments for military working dogs that have been exposed to toxic industrial chemicals and materials through the performance of their duties.

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Topic 2 | 45 assigned records

ice / water / lidar / ship

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Passive-Active Combo System for Unmanned Characterization of Littoral Environments OUSW (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Contested Logistics Technologies (LOG) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Integrated Sensing and Cyber;Sustainment PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.897

Develop a lightweight, integrated passive imaging and LiDAR system, deployable on an unmanned aerial platform for target detection, feature characterization, and bathymetry retrieval in littoral environments. The system should be light enough for deployment from a Group 2 (max. g...

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Compact UUV Borne LiDAR System

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.882

The objective of this topic is to develop applied research towards a low cost and compact Laser interferometric Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) system for rapid clearance of undersea terrain and checkout by divers and vessel operators. To this end, this effort is developing a compa...

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Compact UUV Borne LiDAR System OUSW (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Contested Logistics Technologies (LOG) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Microelectronics; Integrated Network Systems- of-Systems PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 1 The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.875

The objective of this topic is to develop applied research towards a low cost and compact Laser interferometric Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) system for rapid clearance of undersea terrain and checkout by divers and vessel operators. To this end, this effort is developing a compa...

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Uncrewed Surface Vehicles for Nearshore Mapping

ERDCWERX | score 0.873

Surfzone and inlets experience pronounced breaking wave activity which make it difficult to sustain military and civil works operations due to high hydrodynamic loading on surface vessels.

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Dredging Solutions for Improved Navigation

ERDCWERX | score 0.868

Navigation channel shoaling creates significant challenges by reducing navigability, disrupting trade, and, in some cases, posing safety risks.

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Advanced Polar Snow and Terrain Sensing

ERDCWERX | score 0.865

Sensing and predicting operationally relevant variables are crucial for U.S. Army planning and terrain operations in polar and subpolar environments.

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Passive-Active Combo System for Unmanned Characterization of Littoral Environments

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.861

Develop a lightweight, integrated passive imaging and LiDAR system, deployable on an unmanned aerial platform for target detection, feature characterization, and bathymetry retrieval in littoral environments. The system should be light enough for deployment from a Group 2 (max. g...

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Advancing Shoreline Resilience at Naval Support Area Cutler

ERDCWERX | score 0.861

Weather-related events have resulted in significant erosion and shoreline degradation which threaten the infrastructure of the Naval Support Area (NSA) in Cutler, Maine. Due to harsh weather, this region has been considered inhospitable for the use of natural and hybrid infrastru...

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Automated Ice Detection and Polar Navigation Tool (PolarNav) OUSW (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Human-Machine Interfaces;Integrated Sensing and Cyber;Trusted AI and Autonomy PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self)

AFWERX | score 0.858

Develop a prototype for a system that integrates information on sea ice conditions from a diverse set of sources, including shipboard instruments, airborne and spaceborne sensors, and sea ice model output, to yield optimized route options as a planning aid for navigation through ...

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Sensing to Measure and Validate Corrosion in Naval Systems

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.857

Develop and deliver a sensory tool that can be used to monitor and assess several modes of corrosion activity as a function of time within Navy ship systems and subsystems. The sensory tool will incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) identify and estimate component life in a gi...

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High Clutter Virtual Objects for Modeling and Simulation COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Computing and Software PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self)

AFWERX | score 0.856

Develop a modeling and simulation (M&S) application for generating high-fidelity, thermally-attributed virtual electro-optic and infrared (EO/IR) object models—specifically weather- explicit 3D clouds and/or debris fields—for integration into real-time scene generation systems.

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Advanced Arctic Radar Remote Sensing

ERDCWERX | score 0.855

Radar remote sensing for Arctic terrain properties (snow mass, soil conditions, stability) is crucial for U.S. Army operations in extreme cold regions.

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Topic 3 | 44 assigned records

ai / technologies / reality / winner

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​​​xTech|Live at eMerge Americas 2026​​

Army xTechSearch | score 0.934

Topic: ​​Counter-sUAS for Dismounted Forces; Stratospheric Effects; Reconnaissance and Security for Reduced Formations; Rear Are Security​ Submission Dates: Mar 24 - Apr 24, 2026 Winner Announced: Apr 24, 2026 Who Can Submit: Small and large businesses attending eMerge Americas 2...

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xTechInternational

Army xTechSearch | score 0.930

Topic: Energy, Water, Synthetic Biology Submission Dates: Mar 3 - Apr 15, 2022 Winner Announced: Jul 20, 2022 Who Can Submit: Internationally-based companies or organizations xTechInternational Navigation Home About xTech Competitions Accelerator News Successes Get Involved FAQ &...

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xTech Innovation Combine

Army xTechSearch | score 0.930

Topic: Advanced Energy Storage Submission Dates: Apr 21 - May 14, 2021 Winner Announced: Jul 22, 2021 Who Can Submit: United States-based companies and organizations xTech Innovation Combine Navigation Home About xTech Competitions Accelerator News Successes Get Involved FAQ & Re...

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​​​xTech Hackathon​​

Army xTechSearch | score 0.929

Topic: ​​Sensor Analysis and Integration; Edge Deployments and Drone Operation; Mission Command and Control; Digital Defense and Cybersecurity; General National Security​ Submission Dates: Apr 14 - May 2, 2026 Winner Announced: May 3, 2026 Who Can Submit: ​​Students, independent ...

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xTechDetect

Army xTechSearch | score 0.928

Topic: Counter-Improvised Explosive Device (C-IED) Submission Dates: Mar 31 - Apr 29, 2022 Winner Announced: Jul 29, 2022 Who Can Submit: Eligible entities include nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations (i.e., large and small businesses), institutions of higher educati...

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​​xTech|Adaptive Strike

Army xTechSearch | score 0.926

Topic: Extended On-Station Time and Range for MRR; Affordable Drones and Loitering Munitions for Scaled Operations; Power Generation for Ground Units with sUAS; C-UAS for Soldier Operations Submission Dates: Feb 23 - Mar 18, 2026 Winner Announced: Nov 30, 2026 Who Can Submit: ​​U...

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​​​xTech|Phantum​​

Army xTechSearch | score 0.923

Topic: ​​​Quantum Sensors and Quantum Clocks for Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT); Quantum Radio Frequency Sensors; Quantum Electromagnetic Sensors; Photonics Submission Dates: Apr 15 - May 13, 2026 Winner Announced: Jul 31, 2026 Who Can Submit: ​​U.S. based small business...

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xTech AI Grand Challenge

Army xTechSearch | score 0.920

Navigation Home About xTech Competitions Accelerator News Successes Get Involved FAQ & Resources Contact Us Terms of Use FOIA Privacy Policy Other Helpful Links Small Business Portal SBIR|STTR Program CHALLENGE.GOV Site Map Follow Us FILTER GLOSSARY PROGRAMS ASA(ALT) Assistant Se...

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xTechWaveform

Army xTechSearch | score 0.916

for Tactical Radios Submission Dates: Mar 15 - Apr 13, 2021 Winner Announced: Jun 11, 2021 Who Can Submit: United States-based small businesses xTechWaveform Navigation Home About xTech Competitions Accelerator News Successes Get Involved FAQ & Resources Contact Us Terms of Use F...

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xTechCounter Strike

Army xTechSearch | score 0.916

Topic: ​​Passive UAS Detection; Active UAS Detection; Defeat of UAS; Threat-simulated UAS​ Submission Dates: Sep 2 - Sep 15, 2025 Winner Announced: Nov 24, 2025 Who Can Submit: ​​Domestic and foreign businesses​ xTechCounter Strike Navigation Home About xTech Competitions Acceler...

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xTechHumanoid

Army xTechSearch | score 0.912

Topic: ​​Baseline Humanoid System; Advanced Humanoid Subsystems ​ Submission Dates: Aug 6 - Oct 1, 2025 Winner Announced: Oct 31, 2026 Who Can Submit: Domestic and foreign businesses xTechHumanoid Navigation Home About xTech Competitions Accelerator News Successes Get Involved FA...

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xTech Innovation Combine

Army xTechSearch | score 0.905

(also referred to as the Innovation Combine) being tentatively held on or around 21-22 July 2021 (subject to change). The Innovation Combine aims to engage with eligible U.S.-based companies and organizations and will provide a forum to collaborate with the Army, earn prize money...

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Topic 4 | 37 assigned records

space / diu / suas / payloads

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Low-Cost Modular Payload Vehicle for Agile Electronic Warfare Swarms with Ground Launch Capability COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Integrated Sensing and Cyber PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.901

Develop a low-cost, versatile sUAS platform (Group 3 and below) specifically designed to accommodate modular payloads and capable of ground launch. This platform should enable agile electronic warfare applications in swarms. This topic is intended to develop a standalone solution...

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Establishing Ad-Hoc Distributed Network Across Heterogeneous RF Systems OUSW (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Computing and Software; Integrated Sensing and Cyber PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 1 The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.898

Successful Joint Operations executed by the U.S. Department of War (DoW) rely on tight coordination, synchronization, and tactical communication across multiple service components and platforms. The Joint Force faces real-time communication and coordination challenges between mod...

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Commercial-Derived Insights for Novel Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Tracking (TacSRT) Capabilities COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Space Technology PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with section 3.5 of the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.897

The objective of this Phase I effort is to identify, assess, and demonstrate the feasibility of novel, non–missile-warning space and/or ground enabled sensing and analytic capabilities that can deliver rapid, commercially derived insights with meaningful operational utility. The ...

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Establishing Ad-Hoc Distributed Network Across Heterogeneous RF Systems

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.896

Successful Joint Operations executed by the U.S. Department of War (DoW) rely on tight coordination, synchronization, and tactical communication across multiple service components and platforms. The Joint Force faces real-time communication and coordination challenges between mod...

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Commercial-Derived Insights for Novel Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Tracking (TacSRT) Capabilities

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.895

The objective of this Phase I effort is to identify, assess, and demonstrate the feasibility of novel, non-missile-warning space and/or ground enabled sensing and analytic capabilities that can deliver rapid, commercially derived insights with meaningful operational utility. The ...

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Scalable Tracking of pLEO Constellations and Debris OUSW (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Space Technology PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 1

AFWERX | score 0.892

Develop and deploy scalable, cost-effective, and rapidly iterated wide-field optical tracking solutions to supplement the Space Surveillance Network (SSN) for high-density proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) constellations and debris. The solution must meet stringent tracking, la...

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NAVWAR Open Topic for Resilient Wideband RF Photonic Architectures for Assured Communications and PNT in Contested Electromagnetic Environments

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.889

Develop, prototype, and demonstrate next-generation radio frequency (RF) photonic front-end technologies that improve the reliability, clarity, and resilience of wireless communications and navigation in high-interference environments. These solutions will leverage advances simil...

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Affordable IR Sensors for Proliferated LEO Missile Tracking Constellation

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.880

The United States Space Force (USSF), through the Space Development Agency (SDA), seeks to develop and mature affordable, high-performance midwave infrared (MWIR) sensor technologies for space-based missile detection, tracking, and defense. This effort aims to deliver a complete ...

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Secure Multi-Source Data Fusion Environment for pLEO Constellations

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.878

The United States Space Force (USSF) seeks innovative solutions to develop and demonstrate a secure, adaptable software environment capable of ingesting, integrating, and analyzing high-volume, low-latency data streams from diverse space-based sources. This effort supports the Se...

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Low-Cost Modular Payload Vehicle for Agile Electronic Warfare Swarms with Ground Launch Capability

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.877

Develop a low-cost, versatile sUAS platform (Group 3 and below) specifically designed to accommodate modular payloads and capable of ground launch. This platform should enable agile electronic warfare applications in swarms. This topic is intended to develop a standalone solution...

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Open Architecture for a Low Volume Software Defined Radio (SDR) for Navy Aircraft COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Computing and Software;Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.877

Design, develop, and demonstrate an innovative airborne radio system with a reduction compared to current airborne radios. The solution will incorporate a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies to ensure seamless integration ...

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Scalable Tracking of pLEO Constellations and Debris

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.874

Develop and deploy scalable, cost-effective, and rapidly iterated wide-field optical tracking solutions to supplement the Space Surveillance Network (SSN) for high-density proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) constellations and debris. The solution must meet stringent tracking, la...

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Topic 5 | 30 assigned records

high / optical / photonic / chip

high optical photonic chip laser power performance low frequency sensor infrared imaging
3D-Heterogeneously Integrated Photonic (HIP) Imaging Sensor OUSW (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Materials;Integrated Sensing and Cyber;Microelectronics PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.887

Design, fabricate, and verify the performance of a 3D-heterogeneously integrated photonic (HIP) imaging sensor consisting of a detector array, read-out integrated circuit (ROIC), and photonic transmitter.

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High-Gain Directional Low-Frequency Sonobuoy Array COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Computing and Software;Advanced Materials;Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.885

Develop a high-gain, low-frequency vertical line array of vector sensors capable of long- range passive detection and enhanced signal processing, deployable in an A-size form factor.

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High-power, Long Coherence Length Blue Laser OUSW (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Integrated Sensing and Cyber;Microelectronics;Quantum Science PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.882

Develop a blue wavelength, high-power laser with a long coherence length capable of high pulse repetition frequencies.

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Low Cost Malleable Metastructure Adherents for Maritime Environments OUSW (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Scaled Directed Energy (SCADE) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Materials;Microelectronics;Sustainment PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self)

AFWERX | score 0.881

Develop a material with the ability to rapidly and cost effectively produce metastructures or frequency selective surfaces which can be adhered to naval assets or similar systems (e.g., apertures, super-structures substructures, deployable, etc.).

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Low Cost Malleable Metastructure Adherents for Maritime Environments

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.880

Develop a material with the ability to rapidly and cost effectively produce metastructures or frequency selective surfaces which can be adhered to naval assets or similar systems (e.g., apertures, super-structures substructures, deployable, etc.).

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Optical Power Limiters Countering Frequency Agile Lasers and Dazzlers COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Materials;Directed Energy (DE);Space Technology PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self)

AFWERX | score 0.877

Develop Mid-Wave Infrared/Long-Wave Infrared (MWIR/LWIR) nonlinear optical (NLO) dyes embedded in sol-gel glass operating as an Optical Power Limiter that protects optical sensors from damage caused by high-intensity light by reducing transmittance at high input power levels such...

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Optical Power Limiters Countering Frequency Agile Lasers and Dazzlers

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.875

Develop Mid-Wave Infrared/Long-Wave Infrared (MWIR/LWIR) nonlinear optical (NLO) dyes embedded in sol-gel glass operating as an Optical Power Limiter that protects optical sensors from damage caused by high-intensity light by reducing transmittance at high input power levels such...

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Compact Battery Operated Mid-wave Infrared (MWIR) Hyperspectral, High-Definition, Real-Time Video Camera Integrated with Photonic Crystal COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Materials;Microelectronics;Quantum Science PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self)

AFWERX | score 0.870

Develop and demonstrate a compact battery-operated mid-wave infrared (MWIR) hyperspectral imaging (HSI) photonic chip video camera for integration into mobile network enabled small sensor platforms.

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High-Gain Directional Low-Frequency Sonobuoy Array

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.865

Develop a high-gain, low-frequency vertical line array of vector sensors capable of long-range passive detection and enhanced signal processing, deployable in an A-size form factor.

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3D-Heterogeneously Integrated Photonic (HIP) Imaging Sensor

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.862

Design, fabricate, and verify the performance of a 3D-heterogeneously integrated photonic (HIP) imaging sensor consisting of a detector array, read-out integrated circuit (ROIC), and photonic transmitter.

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Compact Battery Operated Mid-wave Infrared (MWIR) Hyperspectral, High-Definition, Real-Time Video Camera Integrated with Photonic Crystal

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.861

Develop and demonstrate a compact battery-operated mid-wave infrared (MWIR) hyperspectral imaging (HSI) photonic chip video camera for integration into mobile network enabled small sensor platforms.

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Synthetic Alkali Atom Vapor Density for Atom-Based Sensors OUSW (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Integrated Sensing and Cyber;Microelectronics;Quantum Science PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.860

Simplify the thermal management of practical atom-based quantum sensors based on alkali atoms by creating a passive atom source operated at thermal equilibrium based on a synthetic alkali vapor density for rubidium or cesium atoms.

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Topic 6 | 22 assigned records

required / acoustic sensors / sought / acoustic

required acoustic sensors sought acoustic item vendors meet contractor seeking sources possess capable
ISR capability need

SAM.gov | score 0.917

Need capability to rEQUIRED CAPABILITIES To be considered capable, a Contractor must: For the following list of products, the contract must be able to provide the services listed in I., II., and III.

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Logistics capability need

SAM.gov | score 0.910

Need capability for GOVERNMENT REQUESTS THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION : Can you meet the required capabilities herein and on the attached draft PWS?.

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Logistics capability need

SAM.gov | score 0.899

Need capability for Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals.

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Command and control capability need

SAM.gov | score 0.892

Need capability to all interested parties need to become members of EMC2 to see the RFI and be able to receive the necessary documents that go along with it.

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Logistics capability need

SAM.gov | score 0.892

Need capability to fIRMS THAT RECOGNIZE AND CAN PRODUCE THE REQUIRED ITEM DESCRIBED ABOVE ARE ENCOURAGED TO IDENTIFY THEMSELVES.

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Command and control capability need

SAM.gov | score 0.889

Need capability to we are seeking information from industry partners developing innovative solutions that diagnose infection based on measures of the body's response rather than targeting specific pathogens.

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Logistics capability need

SAM.gov | score 0.882

Need capability to upon completion of the purposes for which Government technical data has been provided, the offeror, and all subcontractors, vendors, and sub-vendors of the offeror, are required to destroy all documents, including all reproductions, duplications, or copies ther...

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Command and control capability need

SAM.gov | score 0.878

Need capability to rEQUIREMENTS The contractor must possess a comprehensive range of capabilities to support manufacturing, integration, and prototyping efforts, with the ability to respond to same-day emergent needs at Cecil Field in Jacksonville, Florida.

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Maritime capability need

SAM.gov | score 0.878

Need capability to required Capabilities The specific requirement under this sources sought notice is to provide highly capable and experienced Depot Level artisans to inspect, disassemble, modify, assemble, perform post-inspection, operational checks (if required) and document a...

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Command and control capability need

SAM.gov | score 0.877

Need capability to this represents a "next level" next-generation clinical diagnostic capability for instances where direct pathogen detection may fail.

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ISR capability need

SAM.gov | score 0.876

Need capability for obsolescence of the current engine fleet and the limitations of the existing flat-bottom hull design in adverse weather conditions restrict operational capabilities and increase mission risk.

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ISR capability need

SAM.gov | score 0.869

Need capability to contractor is required to provide all management and labor required for the operation and management of the required services.

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Topic 7 | 21 assigned records

smas / ai / behavioral / children

smas ai behavioral children cdc sleep animal child fungal software 2025 mlops
DIU Presents: Blue Object Management Challenge

Defense Innovation Unit | score 0.864

. Feasibility for rapid prototyping and field testing. Desired Capabilities Multimodal data fusion across disparate sensor types and formats Real-time AI/ML-driven signal detection, classification, and contextualization Data frameworks that support modular, shareable, and version...

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NSWC Dahlgren Division to Host Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Development Challenge

NAVSEA / NSWC Dahlgren | score 0.855

DAHLGREN, Va. – Calling all creative game-savvy software innovators at colleges and universities across the nation! Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) is looking for students to compete in its Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Development...

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xTech AI Grand Challenge

Army xTechSearch | score 0.850

is seeking cutting-edge technology solutions focused on the importance of preparing data for AI applications and the tools and techniques available from industry to automate and streamline the process. The competition will present an opportunity for Army organizations to see firs...

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Win $250,000 in Adaptable Interface - Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren

NAVSEA / NSWC Dahlgren | score 0.849

NSWCDD is extremely excited to host its third type of innovation challenge. Over the past year, innovation challenges have been embedded in the culture of Dahlgren. Having a variety of challenges, focused on a variety of audiences, have proved to be extremely beneficial. The firs...

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Unbiased Behavioral Discovery Platforms

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.847

The DoD seeks to develop unguided behavioral discovery technologies to accelerate detection and medical countermeasure development against current and future threats. These platforms will enable: Quantification of novel behaviors in pre-clinical animal models that are more sensit...

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Coding to Win – NSWCDD Hosts inaugural Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Innovation Challenge at Dahlgren

NAVSEA / NSWC Dahlgren | score 0.844

The three-day event focused on teaching, challenging and developing Al/ML algorithms for the automated scheduling and coordination of simulated directed energy, hypervelocity projectiles and other advanced weapon systems. The challenge presented opportunities for the universities...

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Bio Attribution Challenge

USA.gov Challenges | score 0.838

Drive new ideas for how to identify and trace modified threat sequences, such as proteins, genes, and genomes.

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Finalists Selected for the DIU Blue Object Management Challenge

Defense Innovation Unit | score 0.836

Finalists Selected for the DIU Blue Object Management Challenge Skip to main content ☰ Who We Are About Us Our Team Work With Us Solutions Latest Contact 0 Open Pathway s news | 10 December 2025 Finalists Selected for the DIU Blue Object Management Challenge WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec...

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OPEN TOPIC - Expeditionary Biologics-on-Demand (BOND)

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.832

Develop a portable, high-performance BOND system for point-of-care protein production by maximizing protein purity, potency, and quality. This can be achieved through automated process control, incorporating soft sensors, machine learning, and real-time data analytics to predicti...

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Shelf-Stable Nucleic Acid Synthesis Reagents for Field-Deployable Diagnostics

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.832

Develop novel, shelf-stable reagents for nucleic acid synthesizers that enable the creation of high-quality oligonucleotides for rapid diagnostic test (RDT) development at the point of need in 30 days in a far-forward, expeditionary environment

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Microphysiological systems to Assess Pretreatment Immunogenicity and Efficacy (MAGPIE)

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.827

Develop an immune microphysiological systems (iMPS) for the evaluation and development of vaccines against high consequence pathogens. iMPS may include, but are not limited to, immune organoid, organ-tissue equivalent, microfluidic chips, or similar systems as well as single or m...

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Autonomous Ground Vehicles for Steep Terrain Wildfire Logistics Prize Challenge

USA.gov Challenges | score 0.821

Support wildland firefighters with autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicle solutions.

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Topic 8 | 21 assigned records

academics / tomorrow / cadet / wars

academics tomorrow cadet wars win tomorrow questions win combat conflict commander general content
The Class of 1982 Modern War Journal, Issue 1: Leadership and the Emerging Battlefield

Modern War Institute | score 0.909

In furtherance of MWI’s three goals of research , integrate , and educate , this journal features content from academics, policy makers, and practitioners of the profession of arms—from the cadet level to the commander in chief—presented here with one goal: to help win tomorrow’s...

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The Class of 1982 Modern War Journal, Issue 2: Innovation and Autonomy in Future War

Modern War Institute | score 0.904

That requires intellectual rigor, operational relevance, and leaders prepared to think clearly in environments shaped by machine speed and persistent competition.

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Call for Submissions: Reflections on Security Force Assistance and The Afghan War

Modern War Institute | score 0.902

In furtherance of MWI’s three goals of research , integrate , and educate , this journal features content from academics, policy makers, and practitioners of the profession of arms—from the cadet level to the commander in chief—presented here with one goal: to help win tomorrow’s...

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MWI Common Operating Picture (COP)

Modern War Institute | score 0.895

The views expressed are those of the authors, and do not reflect the official position of the United States Military Academy, Department of the Army, or Department of Defense.

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Call for Submissions: Innovation and Autonomy in the Future Fight

Modern War Institute | score 0.895

All submissions must have a clear tie to the publication theme to be considered.

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Announcing the Modern War Institute’s 2026 Research Fellows

Modern War Institute | score 0.889

Those we selected demonstrated both impressive accomplishments and a strong desire to contribute to improving our understanding of issues related to modern war, particularly in the Indo-Pacific.

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The MWI Ukraine Papers, 2022–2025

Modern War Institute | score 0.887

Ukraine Papers – 09OCT2025 Download Share on Facebook Share Share on Twitter Tweet Share on LinkedIn Share Send email Mail Print Print Share: Previous Inside the Battle of Shusha: An Urban Warfare Project Case Study Next Let Them Fly: To Generate Drone Combat Readiness, Army Inst...

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Book Reviews

Modern War Institute | score 0.881

Read More Molten Visions, Broken Blades: The Challenge of Forecasting the Character of Future Combat Antonio Salinas | 07.03.25 Ben Connable, Ground Combat: Puncturing the Myths of Modern War (Georgetown University Press,...

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The MWI Autonomy Papers

Modern War Institute | score 0.880

The takeaways from the CBA experiences in Eastern Europe, along with the Israel/Hamas conflict and the persistent use of newly-emerging technology along our southern border, prompted the theme for this year’s Modern War Conference (MWC).

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Five Years Later: Remembering the Lessons of Afghanistan

Modern War Institute | score 0.871

Why Modernization of Army Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Should Be a Maneuver Responsibility Search Search for: Follow Us Facebook Youtube Twitter COMMON OPERATIONAL PICTURE Disclaimer The articles and other content which appear on the Modern War Institute website are unofficial...

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Class of 1974 MWI Podcast - Modern War Institute

Modern War Institute | score 0.871

MWI Podcast: The US Military’s Critical Minerals Challenge The US government established the National Defense Stockpile in 1939 to ensure that in the event of a major conflict, there would be enough raw materials on hand to continue production of vital...

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Five Questions for a General: Lieutenant General Curtis Buzzard and Major General Volodymyr Horbatiuk

Modern War Institute | score 0.864

Ultimately, they stress that Ukraine serves as a real-world laboratory for future conflict, and that militaries must learn from it faster than their adversaries to avoid paying a higher cost in future wars.

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Topic 9 | 14 assigned records

rocket / rocket motor / hlg / motor

rocket rocket motor hlg motor pulsed power pulsed tdmaz detonation hydrogen power fuel gas
DIRECT TO PHASE II: Extended Range 10-inch Air Launched Rocket COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Materials;Sustainment PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.921

Implement Highly Loaded Grain (HLG) propulsion technology into an existing 10-inch diameter rocket motor to create a tactically relevant, extended range rocket motor.

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DIRECT TO PHASE II: Highly Loaded Grain in 2.75" Form Factor COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Materials;Sustainment PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.918

Design, develop, and demonstrate a Highly Loaded Grain (HLG) technology in a 2.75 inch rocket motor to extend range in a tactically relevant form factor.

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DIRECT TO PHASE II: Highly Loaded Grain in 2.75" Form Factor

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.910

Design, develop, and demonstrate a Highly Loaded Grain (HLG) technology in a 2.75 inch rocket motor to extend range in a tactically relevant form factor.

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DIRECT TO PHASE II: Extended Range 10-inch Air Launched Rocket

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.898

Implement Highly Loaded Grain (HLG) propulsion technology into an existing 10-inch diameter rocket motor to create a tactically relevant, extended range rocket motor.

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Solid-Fuel Rotating Detonation Ramjet (SF-RDR) for High-Speed Propulsion OUSW (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Scaled Hypersonics (SHY) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Materials;Hypersonics PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.881

Develop a throttleable solid-fuel Rotating Detonation Ramjet Engine (SFRDE) system by integrating a controllable gas generator to precisely regulate fuel supply, enabling stable and efficient Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) operation.

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Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) Power Interfaces OUSW (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Scaled Directed Energy (SCADE) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Materials;Directed Energy (DE);Renewable Energy Generation and Storage PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.880

Develop a Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) system to support intermittent pulsed power loads by providing a consistent load to the generation source during pulsed power duty cycle.

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DIRECT TO PHASE II: Domestic Production of Zirconium and Hafnium Metal Organic Precursors COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Materials;Hypersonics PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self)

AFWERX | score 0.863

Develop and demonstrate a pilot-scale manufacturing process for producing high purity tetrakis(dimethylamido)zirconium(IV) (TDMAZ), tetrakis(dimethylamido)hafnium(IV) (TDMAH) and related metal dimethylamide compounds, with a targeted annual production capacity exceeding 6,000 kg ...

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DIRECT TO PHASE II: Domestic Production of Zirconium and Hafnium Metal Organic Precursors

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.851

Develop and demonstrate a pilot-scale manufacturing process for producing high purity tetrakis(dimethylamido)zirconium(IV) (TDMAZ), tetrakis(dimethylamido)hafnium(IV) (TDMAH) and related metal dimethylamide compounds, with a targeted annual production capacity exceeding 6,000 kg ...

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Solid-Fuel Rotating Detonation Ramjet (SF-RDR) for High-Speed Propulsion

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.845

Develop a throttleable solid-fuel Rotating Detonation Ramjet Engine (SFRDE) system by integrating a controllable gas generator to precisely regulate fuel supply, enabling stable and efficient Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) operation.

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Advanced Liquid Hydrogen Storage and Employment Methodologies for Unmanned Aerial Systems

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.835

Develop a cryogenic liquid hydrogen storage and delivery solution that can achieve high hydrogen mass fraction and a low boil off rate. Demonstrate that the cryogenic liquid hydrogen storage system improves endurance, range, and continuous payload power in an unmanned aerial syst...

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Waste Heat Recovery

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.831

Develop a low-cost waste heat recovery system capable of converting the heat energy within DDG 51 main engine exhaust into electrical power.

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Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) Power Interfaces

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.831

Develop a Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) system to support intermittent pulsed power loads by providing a consistent load to the generation source during pulsed power duty cycle.

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Topic 10 | 9 assigned records

diu / sprint / like / autonomous

diu sprint like autonomous connect director said 000 deliver solicitations like receive michael
Aerial Drones Change How Wars Are Fought—Unmanned Ground Vehicles Will Decide Who Wins Them

Modern War Institute | score 0.873

These capabilities impose weight, volume, and energy demands—and satisfying these demands requires continuous movement across the battlefield.

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The Dead Zone and the Empty Battlefield

Modern War Institute | score 0.861

Thus, even while attempting to absorb lessons from the ongoing Ukrainian conflict, the Army must contend with the ongoing adaptation battle of tactics, techniques, and procedures between the two combatants, which requires a detailed understanding not only of the exact period of w...

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Designed to Lose: The Institutional Features that Undermine US Irregular Warfare

Modern War Institute | score 0.855

It has not developed the capacity to explain what irregular warfare requires in terms of time, and what the political system must provide to make long-horizon strategic commitments viable.

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How to Kill a Multidomain Task Force

Modern War Institute | score 0.852

An MDTF does not need to organically possess authorities necessary to deliver effects at speed—but it must have streamlined access to them.

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What Does Landpower Bring to an Air and Naval Fight?

Modern War Institute | score 0.848

The joint force should prioritize several areas now: Rapidly capture the lessons of Operation Epic Fury, focusing on Army capabilities that proved decisive and those that require further development and procurement.

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DIU and DAWG Launch Autonomous Vehicle Orchestrator Prize Challenge

Defense Innovation Unit | score 0.839

for an operationally viable Autonomous Vehicle Orchestrator – a layer of technology that can translate a battlefield commander’s intent from voice, text, and haptic input into machine execution. To support this critical DoW need, the Defense Innovation Unit, the Defense Autonomou...

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Want a Lethal, War-Winning Army? Read Ulysses S. Grant’s Memoirs

Modern War Institute | score 0.834

He thus ordered Meade “to instruct his corps commanders that they should seize all such opportunities when they occurred, and not wait for orders, all of our manoeuvres being made for the very purpose of getting the enemy out of his cover.” For leaders who may find themselves com...

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The Foundational Metal of War: Aluminum, the Middle East War, and America’s Strategic Vulnerability

Modern War Institute | score 0.830

This aluminum vulnerability requires military planners and strategists to make the paradigm shift to prelogistics : assessing the upstream risk to the industrial ecosystem of smelters, refineries, and chemical plants.

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Poland Bought Reapers. The Battlefield Has Moved On.

Modern War Institute | score 0.818

Speed The US Air Force training pipeline for a qualified Reaper pilot requires the 18X remotely piloted aircraft course, which runs five to six months, followed by the platform-specific MQ-9 course, another five to six months, and then mission qualification training, which in my ...

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Topic 11 | 9 assigned records

em / materials / additives / polymerization

em materials additives polymerization frontal polymerization frontal manufacturing changes additive ceramic properties resin
Effects of Additive Loading on Electromagnetic Properties in 3D Printing

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.910

Assess the effects of additives into 3D-printed input materials that are structurally and thermally viable for weapon system components, to determine the changes to electromagnetic (EM) properties that can be achieved based on how the additives change the material properties of 3...

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Effects of Additive Loading on Electromagnetic Properties in 3D Printing OUSW (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Scaled Hypersonics (SHY) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Materials PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self) The technology within this topic is 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 Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

AFWERX | score 0.908

Assess the effects of additives into 3D-printed input materials that are structurally and thermally viable for weapon system components, to determine the changes to electromagnetic (EM) properties that can be achieved based on how the additives change the material properties of 3...

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Robocasting Ceramic Sensors OUSW (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Quantum and Battlefield Information Dominance (Q-BID) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Materials;Sustainment PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self)

AFWERX | score 0.898

Develop a low-cost, flexible manufacturing technique to produce large format ceramics for undersea sensor applications.

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Robocasting Ceramic Sensors

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.896

Develop a low-cost, flexible manufacturing technique to produce large format ceramics for undersea sensor applications.

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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) for Additive Manufacturing (AM) OUSW (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Applied Artificial Intelligence (AAI) COMPONENT TECHNOLOGY PRIORITY AREA(S): Advanced Computing and Software;Advanced Materials;Sustainment PROJECTED CMMC LEVEL REQUIREMENT: Level 2 (Self)

AFWERX | score 0.891

Automate additive manufacturing (AM) through advanced computational techniques (i.e., artificial intelligence and machine learning [AI/ML], digital twins, etc.) to select optimal materials and manufacturing parameters to meet mission requirements in terms of component performance...

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Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) for Additive Manufacturing (AM)

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.889

Automate additive manufacturing (AM) through advanced computational techniques (i.e., artificial intelligence and machine learning [AI/ML], digital twins, etc.) to select optimal materials and manufacturing parameters to meet mission requirements in terms of component performance...

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Field Deployable Welding Technologies for In-Situ Repair of Thermoplastic Composites Components on Naval Aviation Platforms

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.854

Develop and transition a portable induction welding system capable of in-situ repair of thermoplastic composite components on naval aviation platforms enabling rapid, field-ready maintenance capabilities for next-generation naval aircraft.

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Modeling for Frontal Polymerization Curing Process

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.827

Develop a multiphysics model or toolset to predict frontal polymerization phenomena and to optimize the resin additives (e,g., catalyst, inhibitor, etc.) for an optimized cure with less distortion or residual stress, while ensuring that the front does not self-extinguish.

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Flexible Printed Thermoelectric Cooling Film

DoD SBIR/STTR (DSIP) | score 0.813

Develop a low-cost and lightweight thermoelectric cooling film that could be used to cool the warfighter (small scale) or surfaces on military platforms (larger scale) using printed organic semiconductors. The flexible cooling films should have a bending radius of less than one i...

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