DON26BZ05-DV082ActiveSBIR

DIRECT TO PHASE II: Cross-domain Interface for Trusted Access & Data Exchange Logic

Department of DefenseNAVY

AI Overview

The Navy seeks a bi-directional Cross-Domain Solution (CDS) guard software for secure data exchange across naval aircraft and ships. The solution must run on affordable, modular hardware with rapid rule-set updates to enable faster NSA certification while reducing acquisition and sustainment costs.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
August 5, 2026
Due Date
September 23, 2026

Official Description

The Navy (aircraft and ships) requires a bi-directional software CDS guard capable of executing on small form factor, modular, removable, commercially available, and affordable computer systems with PCIe open standard interfaces to increase interoperability. The host hardware must contain, at a minimum, a 10-core processor, 64 GB of DDR5 RAM, 2 TB of SSD storage, and multiple I/O ports, including at least four (4) 1 GigE outputs, four (4) USB outputs, and one HDMI or DisplayPort interface.

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Change History

Q&A UpdatedSep 3, 2026 at 8:01 PM

DIRECT TO PHASE II: Cross-domain Interface for Trusted Access & Data Exchange Logic

**Changes to Q&A:** One answer was added: Q1 now directs applicants to the DON instructions (page 5) for cost and period of performance details. All other 12 questions remain unanswered/pending.

Q&A UpdatedSep 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM

DIRECT TO PHASE II: Cross-domain Interface for Trusted Access & Data Exchange Logic

This Q&A clarifies critical technical requirements for applicants: solutions must support attribute-based/data-centric security (TDF/ACP 240), operate across tactical data links (Link-16/Link-22/JREAP-C) and IP layers, achieve NSA RTB 5.x accreditation with minimal re-approval cycles, and enable coalition interoperability via CJADC2, while accommodating multiple deployment architectures (on-prem/CSP) and existing SBC platforms.

Status ChangedAug 26, 2026 at 2:02 PM

DIRECT TO PHASE II: Cross-domain Interface for Trusted Access & Data Exchange Logic

Status changed from Pre-Release to Open

Opportunity AddedAug 5, 2026 at 12:02 PM

DIRECT TO PHASE II: Cross-domain Interface for Trusted Access & Data Exchange Logic

New opportunity: DIRECT TO PHASE II: Cross-domain Interface for Trusted Access & Data Exchange Logic

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