Vulcan: Position, Navigation, & Timing at the Tactical Edge

Below is a brief summary. Please check the full solicitation before applying (link in resources section).

Executive Summary:

Cyber & Specialist Operations Command is seeking Assured and Alternate Position, Navigation, & Timing (APNT) technologies to enable Force Elements to operate in GNSS denied, contested, or degraded environments.

This opportunity is structured as a Scout Card submission for Market Research purposes.

The submission deadline is 30 Apr 2026 : 17:59 GMT-6. The call opened on 22 Jan 2026 : 18:00 GMT-6. If your technology supports dismounted soldiers, vehicles, maritime mobility, or uncrewed systems in contested PNT environments, you should assess fit and prepare a submission before 30 Apr 2026 : 17:59 GMT-6.

How much funding would I receive?

Although the solicitation does not explicitly state a funding amount, contract opportunities typically follow within the range of $500k to $5m.

What could I use the funding for?

Funding use is not specified in the solicitation.

The description indicates interest in APNT technologies for:

• Dismounted Soldiers

• Maritime Mobility (Surface and Sub-Surface)

• Land Mobility Vehicles

• Uncrewed Vehicles (in all domains)

Technologies may be:

• Hardware based

• Software based (e.g., data fusion engines)

Technologies should be compatible with existing systems (plug and play).

Are there any additional benefits I would receive?

Additional benefits are not specified in the solicitation.

What is the timeline to apply and when would I receive funding?

Open Date: 22 Jan 2026 : 18:00 GMT-6
Deadline: 30 Apr 2026 : 17:59 GMT-6

The deadline to submit a Scout Card is 30 Apr 2026 : 17:59 GMT-6.

Where does this funding come from?

The opportunity is issued by Cyber & Specialist Operations Command.

Who is eligible to apply?

The posting does not state whether applicants must be small businesses, non-traditional contractors, primes, academic institutions, or other entities.

What companies and projects are likely to win?

The solicitation indicates interest in technologies that:

• Enable operation in GNSS denied, contested, or degraded environments

• Support dismounted soldiers or vehicle platforms (static and on-the-move)

• Are compatible with existing systems (plug and play)

• Can be hardware-based or software-based (including data fusion engines)

Are there any restrictions I should know about?

Restrictions, cost share requirements, intellectual property terms, and compliance requirements are not specified in the solicitation.

How long will it take me to prepare an application?

Preparation time will depend on the amount of technical detail required in the Scout Card. Specific page limits or format instructions are not specified.

How can BW&CO help?

BW&CO can:

• Assess alignment of your APNT technology with the stated use cases

• Refine positioning for GNSS denied, contested, or degraded environments

• Translate technical capabilities into mission-aligned language

• Prepare and structure your Scout Card submission

We focus on clearly articulating operational value, system compatibility, and deployment readiness.

How much would BW&CO Charge?

We have both fractional engagements ($250 an hour) and full engagements ($13,000 + 5%) available.

Additional Resources

Review the solicitation here.

Mojave Falcon 27: Technology Assessment Event

Below is a brief summary. Please check the full solicitation before applying (link in resources section).

Executive Summary:

The U.S. Army’s S-FCD is conducting current assessments on sustainment and logistics technologies during Mojave Falcon 27, taking place 14–27 August 2027 at Ft Hunter-Liggett, Camp Roberts, and Ft Irwin, California.

If you are building technology that advances Army Sustainment operations in contested, dispersed, and geographically isolated Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) environments, this is a live assessment opportunity.

The submission deadline is 20 Mar 2026 : 22:59 GMT-6. Late submissions will not be accepted.

This is not a traditional grant with stated funding amounts. It is an opportunity to have your technology assessed during a major Army event. If your solution aligns with sustainment priorities, you should consider applying before 20 Mar 2026 : 22:59 GMT-6.

How much funding would I receive?

Although the solicitation does not explicitly state a funding amount, contract opportunities typically follow within the range of $500k to $5m.

What could I use the funding for?

Follow on contract awards can be used to optimize technology for a defense mission need and begin an engagement with the Army for further development or use.

Are there any additional benefits I would receive?

If selected, your technology would be assessed during Mojave Falcon 27 (14–27 August 2027).

The event will be conducted between:

• Ft Hunter-Liggett, CA

• Camp Roberts, CA

• Ft Irwin, CA

This provides:

• Direct exposure to Army sustainment stakeholders

• Operational assessment in LSCO-relevant environments

• Evaluation in contested, dispersed, and geographically isolated scenarios

What is the timeline to apply and when would I receive funding?

Open Date: 20 Feb 2026 : 10:00 GMT-6
Deadline: 20 Mar 2026 : 22:59 GMT-6

The assessment event (Mojave Falcon 27) will take place approximately 14–27 August 2027.

The solicitation does not specify:

• Selection notification dates

• Contract award dates

• Funding disbursement timing

The application deadline remains 20 Mar 2026 : 22:59 GMT-6.

Where does this funding come from?

The notice references S-FCD and the U.S. Army.

Who is eligible to apply?

Eligible applicants include:

• Traditional defense contractors

• Non-traditional defense contractors (as defined in 10 U.S.C. 2302(9))

• Foreign-owned businesses (independently or via teaming with U.S.-owned businesses)

Requirements:

• Registration in SAM.gov

• Registration in WAWF for invoicing

• Ability to meet export control requirements (if applicable)

What companies and projects are likely to win?

The Army requires integrating current functional technology to advance Army Sustainment operations that:

• Create significant advantages across the force

• Operate in contested environments

• Function in dispersed and geographically isolated LSCO environments

• Extend operational reach of units

• Prolong endurance during operations

• Enable freedom of action using new technology

Technologies aligned to these sustainment objectives are most consistent with the stated priorities.

Are there any restrictions I should know about?

If your technology is chosen for participation, you will be required to provide:

• Pictures of the technology

Drawings or electronic renderings will not be accepted in place of photographs.

How long will it take me to prepare an application?

The solicitation does not specify application length, required attachments (beyond the photo requirement if selected), or submission complexity.

Based on the limited information provided, preparation time is not specified in the solicitation.

How can BW&CO help?

BW&CO can:

• Assess whether your sustainment or logistics technology aligns with LSCO operational priorities

• Translate your technical capability into Army-relevant language

• Position your solution around operational reach, endurance, and freedom of action

• Prepare a concise, compliant submission aligned to the stated assessment criteria

How much would BW&CO Charge?

We have both fractional engagements ($250 an hour) and full engagements ($13,000 + 5%) available.

Additional Resources

Review the solicitation here.

MassVentures START (SBIR TARgeted Technologies) Program Round 1 Grants

Below is a brief summary. Please check the full solicitation before applying (link in resources section).

Executive Summary:

MassVentures’ START program provides non-dilutive grants to help Massachusetts companies that have already won a federal Phase II SBIR or STTR award (or equivalent) move toward commercialization. The program’s stated goals include commercialization, job growth, manufacturing expansion, and statewide innovation.

Who should apply?

1. You are a Massachusetts company that conducts R&D, manufacturing, and commercialization primarily in MA, and is committed to continuing to do so.

2. You have received a federal Phase II SBIR or STTR award (or equivalent).

3. You expect to spend START funds primarily in Massachusetts.

Timing note: There is no strict requirement on when your qualifying Phase II was received. If it was more than five years ago, you’re expected to explain why it’s still commercially relevant today.

Funding snapshot:

16 winners will receive $100k in Round 1 in 2026 (paid in two installments). Round 1 winners will be eligible to compete for 7 Round 2 awards in 2027 for $200k. Round 3 is finally for $500k for 3 awardees.

Key dates:

• Application deadline: Monday, February 23, 2026 — 11:59 PM ET

• Top 16 selected - March 23, 2026

• Winners Notified - April 30th, 2026

• Winner’s breakfast - May/June

What you must submit:

1. 2026 Application Cover Sheet (contact information)

2. 1000-word summary covering: the technology, its commercial potential, and the team

3. 3-minute video

4. Cover page of your SBIR Phase II award contract (proof of award)

How applications are evaluated:

This RFP references learning “what makes a successful application” and “what judges look for” during the info session, but it does not list formal scoring criteria in the text provided.
What is explicitly required in the application suggests emphasis on:

• Clear explanation of the technology

• Credible commercial potential

• Strength of the team

Practical guidance for CEOs

1. Treat the 1000-word summary as your “investment memo”: what it is, why it wins, how it becomes a business.

2. Use the 3-minute video to make the story memorable and concrete: problem → solution → proof → market → plan.

3. If your Phase II is older than 5 years, be direct about why it still matters commercially now.

How can BW&CO help?

BW&CO helps founders and CEOs decide quickly whether this opportunity is worth pursuing and how to win it. We translate the START RFP into plain-English strategy, pressure-test fit and competitiveness, shape a clear commercialization narrative for the 1,000-word summary and 3-minute video, and manage the application end-to-end so your team stays focused on building the business. Our goal is to reduce time burden, avoid preventable mistakes, and submit a credible, CEO-ready application aligned with what MassVentures is explicitly asking for.

How much would BW&CO Charge?

With a flat rate of $2500, you’d work with our grant writing team to put the application together and submit before the February 23rd deadline.

Additional Resources

Review the solicitation here.