Active Government Funding Opportunities

The Navy seeks an innovative waste heat recovery system to capture thermal energy from LM 2500 engine exhaust and convert it to electrical power, reducing fuel consumption and emissions while operating within strict DDG 51 Class constraints on space, weight, and radar signature.

This SBIR seeks AI/ML and digital twin tools to optimize additive manufacturing parameters and predict mechanical performance across the entire component lifecycle. The solution addresses rapid production of legacy parts by integrating material selection, build optimization, and performance prediction into a single, system-agnostic platform for Navy manufacturing.

This SBIR seeks machine learning solutions to enhance passive sonar tracking, classification, and localization for anti-submarine warfare systems. The effort aims to improve detection speed, tracking persistence, and target classification accuracy beyond current algorithmic capabilities.

The Navy seeks a portable, self-powered Underway Replenishment (UNREP) tester/trainer system to validate ship cargo and liquid transfer equipment without requiring pier space or availability of delivery ships. This mobile solution will reduce in-port testing delays while enabling fleet training on UNREP highline operations at various locations.

The Navy seeks a lightweight, corrosion-resistant beaching ramp system to replace heavy steel alternatives that degrade rapidly in saltwater environments. The solution must support 70-ton vehicle loads, deploy within 30 minutes, and maintain reliability over the 30-year ship lifecycle while operating in extreme marine conditions.

The Navy is seeking VR software that enables engineers to virtually walk through DDG-51 destroyer CAD models for design reviews. This solution would reduce costly construction errors by allowing early detection of layout issues and supporting crew training before deployment.

The Navy seeks a compact, low-power maritime transceiver using non-RF technology to enable secure, covert communications between moving vehicles and autonomous systems. This addresses adversary detection capabilities by providing low intercept/detection probability communications over 5km+ ranges with high bandwidth and minimal size, weight, and power requirements.

SBIR seeks development of a domain-specific large language model to help military personnel rapidly extract insights from high-volume operational documents, communications, and tactical data. The standalone AI/NLP system must operate securely with full source attribution and traceability for classified environments.

This RFP seeks an integrated metal-ceramic matrix coating technology adapted from titanium applications to protect high-strength steel landing gear components. The solution must eliminate current coating limitations (corrosion hiding, poor repairability, wear issues) while improving durability and operational readiness.

NASA seeks science team proposals for hemispheric airborne measurements of air quality. The HAMAQ program supports research using aircraft-based monitoring to advance atmospheric and environmental science understanding.

NPS seeks roofing contractor for historic roof replacement at Chickamauga/Chattanooga National Military Park visitor center with Davis-Bacon prevailing wages.

NSF seeks research projects that revolutionize engineering education and workforce development through new cultural or curricular innovations, or by adapting proven models to new contexts across higher education and workplace-based programs.

NSF seeks research on how engineers develop professional skills across education, training, and workplace contexts. Projects should integrate engineering and social science expertise to build pathways creating ethical, globally-competent engineers ready for evolving technical careers.

This RFP seeks a low-cost, modular small unmanned aircraft system with standardized payload interfaces designed for rapid electronic warfare deployment. The platform must support ground launch, accommodate 3-10 unit swarms, carry 5+ lb payloads for 45+ minutes at 100+ km range to enable flexible, quickly-reconfigurable missions.

This RFP seeks autonomous leader-follower UAS formation technology enabling single operators to manage multiple coordinated aircraft while reducing workload and enhancing mission resilience. Solutions should incorporate AI-based control, resilient mesh communications, and adaptive algorithms for contested and GPS-denied environments.

This RFP seeks a detection and counter-UAS system for military convoys on domestic roads, capable of identifying threatening drone operations and disrupting them through electronic warfare or precision kinetic means while minimizing civilian risk in populated areas.

Market research for Weaponeering and Stores Planning (WASP) systems engineering support, flight clearance development, and classified laboratory infrastructure management for naval aviation.

A secure, modular data fusion platform for Proliferated Low Earth Orbit (pLEO) satellite constellations that enables real-time multi-source intelligence processing and AI-driven analytics. The solution aims to enhance mission decision-making by providing a flexible, zero-trust environment for rapid data integration and third-party tool evaluation across diverse space operational contexts.

DoD seeks invertebrate habitat modeling and enhancement research for Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in Colorado. This ecological study will develop habitat models to support biodiversity and military land stewardship over 18 months with potential extensions.

Sources sought for advanced packaging solutions and shelf-life modeling capabilities to achieve three-year stability for military meal components using degradation analysis and simulation technology.

Installation and commissioning of 400G optical network upgrade using Cisco DWDM equipment across Langley Air Force Base with full system integration and testing.

Labor market and economic analytics platform subscription providing workforce, supply chain, and occupation analytics across multiple geographic levels with customizable reporting and data visualization capabilities.

Office of Naval Research industry engagement day presenting Flight Advancement of Structures for Hypersonics (FLASH) program covering materials, manufacturing, and hypersonic delivery system development.

Army seeking multiple academic trusted partners for rapid execution of sensitive basic and applied scientific research across disciplinary perspectives supporting U.S. Army missions.

Sole-source renewal of McCabe IQ Maintenance software for code review and design testing platform at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division.