Army SBIR ARM27BX01-DP001: G-TEAD USAREUR-AF ACE 27-02: Spectrum Enabled Warfare Powered by xTech

Quick Answer

ARM27BX01-DP001 is an Army SBIR Direct to Phase II topic in the DoW SBIR 2027 CSO, Release 1, tied to the xTech competition G-TEAD USAREUR-AF ACE 27-02: Spectrum Enabled Warfare. The Army wants electromagnetic spectrum operations solutions for U.S. forces on NATO's Eastern Flank, with awards up to $2,000,000 over 12 to 18 months.

The first deadline is the one that matters: a white paper on xtech.army.mil by October 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Only competition finalists and final winners can submit a DSIP proposal, in a window from April 19 to May 7, 2027.

Topic at a Glance

• Topic number: ARM27BX01-DP001
• Title: G-TEAD USAREUR-AF ACE 27-02: Spectrum Enabled Warfare Powered by xTech
• Component: U.S. Army
• Solicitation: DoW SBIR 2027 CSO, Release 1
• Program and phase: SBIR Direct to Phase II
• Award ceiling: $2,000,000
• Period of performance: 12 to 18 months
• Entry route: xTech prize competition (finalists and winners only may submit to DSIP)
• Projected CMMC level: Level 2 (Self)
• Export control: Not marked as ITAR restricted on DSIP
• Focus areas: Emerging Threat Reduction
• Keywords: electromagnetic support, autonomous network management, electromagnetic environment visualization, electromagnetic spectrum operations, distributed RF systems
• Pre-release: October 7, 2026
• xTech white paper deadline: October 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET
• DSIP proposal window (finalists and winners only): April 19, 2027 to May 7, 2027
• Submission portal: DSIP at dodsbirsttr.mil

What the Army Is Looking For

The Army FUZE program and U.S. Army Europe and Africa are running this Accelerated Capability Event to help V Corps sense, understand, exploit, attack, and protect across a contested electromagnetic environment and connected cyberspace, protecting tactical command and control while delivering non-lethal and lethal effects against adversary C3 and targeting architectures.

Solutions should be modular, coalition interoperable, effective in congested RF, scalable, upgradeable, intuitive for Soldiers across specialties, and maintainable at the tactical edge without routine field service representative support. Selected solutions will be integrated into live USAREUR-AF exercises.

Three demonstration tracks

• Capability 1: Electromagnetic Support and Tactical Surveillance.
• Capability 2: Autonomous Network Management.
• Capability 3: Electromagnetic Environment Visualization and Battle Damage Assessment Tools.
• Full details are in Appendix A of the competition RFI on xtech.army.mil/competitions.

How the Phases Are Structured

There is no Phase I. Finalists and winners submit a Direct to Phase II proposal with justification documentation (technical reports, test data, prototype designs, and performance results) showing scientific and technical merit and feasibility plus military and commercial applications.

Phase II produces Soldier-friendly prototypes for testing and experimentation with select Army units in realistic field conditions, with direct feedback for rapid iteration, plus a draft transition and commercialization plan.

Phase III matures the technology to TRL 8 or 9 and produces prototypes to support scaling and fielding with the Army and commercial pathways.

Funding and Proposal Limits

• Direct to Phase II cost limit: $2,000,000.
• Period of performance: 12 to 18 months.
• TABA: the Army may provide up to $50,000 per Direct to Phase II project, in addition to the award limit, if the need is supported.

Who Is Eligible

• You must be a U.S. small business concern that meets SBIR ownership and size rules at the time of award.
• Only finalists and final winners of the xTech competition may submit a Direct to Phase II proposal. Proposals from anyone else will not be evaluated.
• To be considered at all, you must submit a white paper on the xTech competition site by October 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. xTech applications are not submitted through DSIP.

Key Dates and How to Apply

• October 7, 2026: the xTech application window opens. Read the full competition announcement and Appendix A topic details on xtech.army.mil/competitions.
• October 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET: white paper deadline on the xTech site. Firms that miss it cannot compete or submit a DSIP proposal under this topic.
• Finalists and final winners are invited to submit a Direct to Phase II proposal in DSIP between April 19, 2027 and May 7, 2027, with justification documents showing scientific and technical merit and feasibility.
• Keep SAM.gov and DSIP registrations current so you are ready if you advance.

Is This Topic a Fit for Your Company?

EW, RF sensing, spectrum management, and network autonomy companies with demonstrable hardware or software fit this competition. The white paper is short and due in a few weeks, so the decision to compete should be made now.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Army SBIR topic ARM27BX01-DP001?

It is an Army SBIR Direct to Phase II topic in the DoW SBIR 2027 CSO, Release 1, tied to the xTech competition G-TEAD USAREUR-AF ACE 27-02: Spectrum Enabled Warfare, seeking electromagnetic spectrum operations solutions.

How do I apply?

Submit a white paper through the xTech competition site at xtech.army.mil/competitions by October 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET. xTech applications are not submitted through DSIP.

Who can submit a DSIP proposal?

Only finalists and final winners of the xTech competition. Proposals from anyone else will not be evaluated.

How much funding is available?

Up to $2,000,000 for a 12 to 18 month Direct to Phase II, plus possible TABA of up to $50,000. Participants can also earn xTech prize money.

When is the DSIP window?

The DSIP proposal window for finalists and winners runs from April 19, 2027 to May 7, 2027.

What capability tracks are included?

Electromagnetic Support and Tactical Surveillance, Autonomous Network Management, and Electromagnetic Environment Visualization and Battle Damage Assessment Tools.