Active Government Funding Opportunities

NSF seeks input on establishing Tech Accelerators for deep-tech commercialization from lab-to-market, focusing on emerging technologies in under-invested areas.

Three cultural and political advisors with Somali language capabilities for Joint Special Operations Task Force Somalia. Support local engagement and tribal liaison for JSOTF-SOM operations.

DARPA seeks development of high-speed mixed-signal integrated circuits using wide-bandgap materials (SiC/GaN) that maintain performance in extreme temperatures exceeding 800°C. This addresses critical reliability gaps for defense missile systems, aerospace propulsion, and deep-space missions requiring precision electronics in harsh thermal environments.

DARPA seeks development of high-speed mixed-signal semiconductors using wide-bandgap materials (SiC/GaN) that operate reliably above 800°C. This addresses critical needs for extreme-temperature electronics in missile systems, space exploration, and geothermal monitoring where conventional silicon fails.

This SBIR opportunity seeks compact, wideband tunable microwave filters to protect DoD RF communications and electronic warfare systems from jamming and interference in congested electromagnetic environments. Solutions should deliver superior bandwidth, selectivity, and minimal insertion loss while maintaining a small form factor.

DARPA seeks nanopore-based technology for direct, single-molecule protein sequencing to enable rapid detection of unknown protein-based biological threats. This approach aims to overcome limitations of current mass spectrometry methods by providing real-time identification without destructive sample processing.

DARPA seeks thin-film heat spreader technology for high-power microsystems operating in extreme conditions. The innovation must manage heat dissipation in semiconductor lasers and high-temperature electronics while remaining thermally conductive, electrically insulating, and compatible with existing manufacturing processes.

This RFP seeks innovative solutions using semantic overlay techniques to add new capabilities to existing military hardware without full system upgrades. By creatively repurposing current computational resources, the effort aims to bridge capability gaps where legacy systems can't be modernized through traditional procurement cycles.

The Navy seeks a passive seabed logistics system for secure, long-term supply storage at depths up to 600 meters, reducing costly reliance on surface vessels and specialized underwater vehicles. The cylindrical package must autonomously operate for 24 months while maintaining payload protection and enabling acoustic-based monitoring and retrieval.

The Navy seeks innovative hardware, software, or algorithmic solutions to extend the detection range and depth capabilities of existing towed mine countermeasures sonar systems while maintaining strict size, weight, and power constraints. The solution must achieve 90% detection probability with minimal false alarms to enhance undersea mine detection effectiveness.

The Navy seeks a small, high-frequency omnidirectional acoustic sensor compatible with open architecture telemetry for towed arrays. This sensor would improve undersea detection and localization capabilities while reducing the time needed for bearing determination without complex maneuvers.

The Navy seeks a mid-wave infrared detector combining resonant cavity and avalanche photodiode technologies to enable remote material identification and spectral analysis for shipboard imaging systems while operating at cryogenic temperatures with significantly improved sensitivity over current detectors.

DLA seeks a centralized, secure data system to provide real-time visibility into available manufacturing capacity at universities and research facilities. This capability enables rapid deployment of underutilized resources to support critical defense supply chain needs during emergencies or demand surges.

STRIKE AI is an AI-enabled mission planning system that automates rapid response coordination across cyber and physical domains to defend critical infrastructure. It interprets commander objectives and generates deconflicted, executable defense plans for operational technology environments with human oversight.

DLA seeks an AI-assisted tool to pre-review cybersecurity documentation artifacts and identify gaps or weaknesses before formal assessment. The solution should analyze control statements and architecture documents to provide confidence-scored feedback, helping R&D teams improve RMF package quality and reduce rejection rates.

DLA seeks an agentic AI framework with specialized agents to automate and strengthen defensive cybersecurity operations and penetration testing. The multi-agent system would autonomously execute complex security workflows, from network enumeration to vulnerability analysis, mimicking human cybersecurity team coordination.

DLA seeks an API-driven platform that integrates existing enterprise systems to create a unified digital thread with mission-aware decision intelligence. This capability will accelerate logistics decisions, strengthen supply chain resilience, and optimize ROI across DLA's hybrid cloud environment while maintaining security compliance.

DLA seeks a magnesium-free flameless ration heater to safely warm military meals while eliminating fire hazards in enclosed spaces. The alternative must use domestic materials, reduce hazardous waste concerns, and strengthen supply chain resilience.

DLA seeks novel rare earth element separation technologies that are cost-competitive and scalable to strengthen domestic supply chain resilience. The effort addresses critical defense platform dependencies on overseas rare earth sourcing by developing efficient, modular processes that reduce operational costs and manufacturing hazards.

DLA seeks domestic production capabilities for refractory powders used in aerospace and defense applications, addressing current supply chain reliance on imports. Proposals should demonstrate novel recycling or manufacturing techniques for refractory metals, carbides, and borides that meet defense specifications while offering modular, scalable solutions.

This effort seeks to modernize two flash x-ray machines through research and development, improving their output, operational throughput, and maintenance requirements. Performers will advance cold/warm x-ray source modification and pulse width reduction technologies from TRL 6 to TRL 8 capability.

This RFP seeks bulk growth of InAsP crystal, a ternary alloy semiconductor critical for fabricating high-quality infrared detectors in the short-wave spectral range. The Air Force requires domestic production capacity for this material, as no commercial suppliers currently offer it.

DLA Weapon Support seeks supply chain solutions to overcome readiness delays caused by material shortages and production inefficiencies. The program pursues innovative sourcing strategies, advanced manufacturing techniques, and new supplier partnerships to reduce lead times and strengthen supply chain resilience.

USSOCOM seeks technical experimentation input on signature management and defeat capabilities. Limited details available; full information in attachments.

ROAASTD ARA develops resilient, open, agile avionics systems and sensor integration technologies for rapid fielding in contested environments through experimentation.