Active Government Funding Opportunities

VA's 2026 National Veterans Small Business Engagement in Cleveland, Ohio, connecting veteran-owned small businesses with federal procurement decision makers. Event is informational and does not constitute a solicitation.

Navy machining solicitation for parts production, accessed via PIEE. Details are limited in the public notice; interested vendors must log in to PIEE to review requirements and documents.

Census Bureau market research seeking industry input on RFID equipment, installation, and secure integration of RFID event data into its existing Azure-hosted Warehouse Inventory Management System across multiple facilities.

RIPTIDE seeks an integrated photonic navigation system enabling autonomous swarms to maintain precise positioning across 200-300 nautical miles in GPS-denied environments. The optical mesh network must deliver sub-meter accuracy through distributed optical crosslinks, enabling coordinated operations when traditional navigation systems are unavailable or compromised.

This RFP seeks a portable solar-powered methanol synthesis system that converts sunlight, water, and atmospheric CO2 into fuel for remote military operations. The 90-lb, briefcase-sized device must generate ≥0.5L methanol hourly to power small tactical units operating independently from supply lines.

The U.S. Army is seeking innovative electromagnetic spectrum operations solutions, including spectrum-enabled warfare technologies such as electromagnetic support, autonomous network management, and electromagnetic attack, through a prize competition open to small and large businesses. Winners may earn cash prizes and be considered for follow-on SBIR and other contracting opportunities.

The Marine Corps is seeking a rapidly deployable, modular mobile power distribution system that can interconnect tactical generators and energy storage, handling 120V/208V AC inputs and 120V/208V AC plus 28V DC outputs. It aims to replace aging equipment for expeditionary units operating without stable grid power.

This RFP seeks development of a compact, receive-only passive X-Band radar with SAR and GMTI capabilities for covert sensing in contested environments. The lightweight, low-cost system must operate on small unmanned platforms without transmitting RF emissions, eliminating adversary detection risks.

The USSF seeks an AI-enhanced defensive cyber warfare platform that integrates threat detection, supply chain vetting, and on-orbit monitoring across fragmented space systems. This unified approach shifts space cybersecurity from reactive to proactive, protecting satellites and ground infrastructure against advanced adversaries through autonomous, real-time threat interception.

Market research to evaluate Microsoft Enterprise Agreement product alternatives and procurement strategy for IT modernization. Seeking vendor information on competitive enterprise software solutions.

NSF's AIMing program funds research combining AI with formal methods and interactive theorem provers to automate mathematical reasoning. The goal is machine-assisted conjecture, proof, and verification that can accelerate knowledge discovery and advance AI itself.

Air Force market research for Depot Maintenance Applications Consolidation (DMAC), seeking 8(a) BDP vendors under NAICS 541511 custom computer programming. Focuses on consolidating depot maintenance software applications.

Space Development Agency seeks industry proposals for Resilient Missile Warning Tracking (RMWT) Low Earth Orbit Ground Entry Points, including site civils, communications shelters, antennas, optical terminals, and networking equipment integration across globally dispersed locations.

This RFP seeks architected energy-dissipating materials that combine rigid strength with flexible conformability for enhanced warfighter protection. Teams will design and test tunable structures using geometric arrangements to optimize performance across personal protection, vehicle safety, and electronics shielding applications.

This contract seeks a modern, reusable replacement for discontinued PF300 flash bulbs used in high-speed video systems. The new illumination system must match or exceed original performance while leveraging existing technology to reduce costs and obsolescence risks.

This RFP seeks a Vision Language Model combining multimodal AI to detect and classify targets in Synthetic Aperture Radar imagery from sensor-independent complex data. The capability integrates large language models with vision encoders to enable automated SAR image analysis and interpretation.

The Air Force seeks advanced reserve power source technologies for weapon systems that maintain performance over 20+ years of storage without maintenance while delivering high specific energy (40-100 Wh/kg) and power density (2.5-5+ kW/kg). Solutions must rapidly activate within 600 milliseconds, operate reliably for 5+ minutes, withstand extreme environments, and address safety limitations of current battery technologies.

This SBIR Phase I project seeks to develop a secure 5G Open RAN cellular network specifically designed for Edwards AFB flight line operations. The solution will modernize outdated communication infrastructure to enable real-time ground crew coordination, aircraft health monitoring, and predictive maintenance while reducing downtime.

The Army is seeking low-power, miniaturized distributed microsensors that detect chemical, biological, and environmental signals using on-device AI, reporting actionable insights instead of raw data. The technology targets dual-use applications in environmental monitoring, public health, agriculture, and critical infrastructure safety.

The Department of Energy is seeking university partners to run Industrial Training and Assessment Centers that help small and medium-sized manufacturers and, newly, mining and mineral processing operations cut energy use and boost productivity. The program also trains engineering students through hands-on assessments to build the applied energy workforce.

The Army's VEDDER office is seeking U.S. teams with AI-enabled discovery platforms to design small-molecule medical countermeasures against chemical and biological threats, from target validation through in-silico safety and manufacturability characterization.

DOE is seeking U.S.-based developers of new electric grid technologies for transmission and distribution systems. Matched developers will get funded testing at domestic facilities for up to one year, with applications planned for later this fall.

This RFP seeks development of an agentic AI-based cognitive radar system that autonomously adapts its operating parameters to sense environmental conditions and optimize waveform transmission. The solution aims to enhance GEOINT mission resilience by enabling radar systems to function effectively in adversarial or interference-heavy environments without human intervention.

The Air Force is seeking compact, lightweight 2-micron fiber amplifiers that match the size and weight of existing 1-micron systems while maintaining kilowatt-class power. This advancement enables eye-safer directed energy capabilities and advanced sensing for defense applications.

This RFP seeks a schema-driven decision management system with governed AI capabilities to transform complex acquisition trade studies into auditable, human-controlled decision packages. The prototype will demonstrate how agentic AI can process digital engineering data while maintaining traceability, bias detection, and decision readiness assessment.