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SSC Ionospheric Ground Sensors Prototype
Deadline: November 11th, 2026 (12:00 PM CST)
Award Type: Prototype effort, multiple awards possible (no amount posted)
Space Systems Command wants prototypes that add oblique-incidence sensing to its ionospheric sensor network, plus sounder integration, antenna upgrades and cyber-resilient data delivery. This page covers the five lines of effort and how to apply.
AFCENT Battle Lab Counter-UAS CSO
Deadline: Rolling (SAM.gov inactive date December 30th, 2026)
Award Type: Commercial contracts under a Commercial Solutions Opening
The AFCENT Battle Lab at Shaw AFB accepts rolling solution briefs for counter-UAS and defensive capabilities. This page covers what it wants, the teaming preference and how to propose.
DARPA Liquid Surge (DARPA-PA-25-07-05)
Deadline: November 3rd, 2026 (abstracts)
Award Type: Other Transaction
DARPA’s Defense Sciences Office wants new ways to measure and model wave propagation in liquids. Abstracts are due November 3, 2026, and proposals December 14, 2026. This page covers the scope, award type and how to submit.
SOCOM FANTOM Behavior Integration (A2E)
Deadline: November 5th, 2026
Award Type: Assessment Event; potential OTA, CRADA, Prize, or FAR Contract
USSOCOM PEO-Fixed Wing, through SOFWERX, wants mature autonomy behaviors integrated into the government-owned FANTOM software via the FANTOM Core SDK. This page covers the focus areas, eligibility, timeline and how to submit.
Army Applications Laboratory BAA (W911NF-24-S-0008): Executive Summary for Startups
Deadline: Rolling through April 4th, 2029
Budget: No set funding or award size published
The Army Applications Laboratory takes white papers in 16 dual-use areas through a short web form, with feedback in 30 days. This page covers the areas, eligibility, award types and how to submit.
Vulcan Expeditionary Basing Power Call
Deadline: October 30th, 2026
Award Type: Scouting call (market research, demonstration, OTA prototype, CRADA)
A Vulcan call seeks expeditionary power generation and distribution technology that cuts reliance on bulk fuel. This page covers the five technical interest items, how to submit and the catch.
DHA Wound Infection Barrier Prototype OT
Deadline: November 6th, 2026
Award Type: Prototype Other Transaction (one award)
The Defense Health Agency seeks a wound barrier combined with antibacterial or antifungal activity. This page covers requirements, eligibility, the timeline and the catch.
Army VEDDER Biotech Accelerator, Cohort 1
Deadline: October 30th, 2026
Award Type: Milestone-based prototype agreements (range not yet posted)
The U.S. Army VEDDER accelerator, run by D!NG, is taking Cohort 1 applications for two challenges. This page covers scope, eligibility, the timeline and the catch.
AFRL ATA-AI BAA (FA8750-24-S-7004)
Deadline: Open through July 12th, 2029 (FY27 white papers suggested by November 30th, 2026)
Budget: $1M - $10M per award
AFRL’s Information Directorate funds AI and machine learning for advanced target tracking. This guide covers funding, eligibility, the white paper process and key dates.
USSOCOM Biomedical BAA (HT9425-23-S-SOC1)
Deadline: Rolling through July 31st, 2028
Budget: Up to $5M per project (most at or below $1.5M)
USSOCOM funds biomedical and human performance R&D for special operations forces. This guide covers topics, funding, eligibility and how to submit a pre-proposal.
DIU Improved Mobile Electric Power Distribution System (I-MEPDIS) AOI: Executive Summary for Startups
Deadline: October 28th, 2026
Award Type: Prototype Other Transaction (OT) Agreement
DIU is looking for commercial power distribution systems it can adapt to replace the Marine Corps’ aging MEPDIS panels. This guide covers the technical requirements, eligibility, how to apply and what happens after you submit.
USSOCOM SOF RACER Sensor Fusion Platforms Prototype: Executive Summary for Startups
Deadline: October 23rd, 2026
Follow-on Ceiling: $75M (0 to 5 prototype awards)
SOF RACER’s second solicitation. SOCOM wants edge sensor fusion and C2 software plus hardware variant designs. This page covers requirements, evaluation weights, eligibility and how to join SOF RACER.
USSOCOM SOF RACER Human Performance Data Management System (HPDMS) Prototype: Executive Summary for Startups
Deadline: October 23rd, 2026
Est. Funding: $10M - $30M (BW&CO estimate)
The first SOF RACER solicitation. SOCOM wants a secure, cloud-native system for SOF human performance data. This page covers requirements, evaluation weights, eligibility and how to join SOF RACER.
SpEC GPS Gen4 Ground Prototype (Project 26-18)
Deadline: To be announced (prototype project not yet released)
Award Type: Prototype project through the Space Enterprise Consortium (SpEC)
Space Systems Command is preparing a prototype project for a new, resilient GPS ground command and control segment. This guide covers the scope, eligibility and how to get ready.
S²MARTS Sirena Payload Adapter and Demo (26-06)
Deadline: To be announced (Request for Solutions not yet released)
Award Type: Other Transaction Authority (OTA) prototype award through S²MARTS
The Department of War is preparing to fund a flight-ready payload adapter that integrates the Sirena Payload Delivery Vehicle with a tactical boost vehicle. This guide covers the focus areas, eligibility and how to get ready.
S²MARTS Aircraft Countermeasure Dispenser (26-11)
Deadline: To be announced (Request for Solutions not yet released)
Award Type: Other Transaction Authority (OTA) prototype award through S²MARTS
The Navy is preparing to fund domestic manufacturing for aircraft countermeasure dispensers and survivability components. This guide covers the focus areas, eligibility and how to get ready.
JDEC Directed Energy Counter-UAS Prototypes (DEcUAS)
Deadline: To be announced (Request for Solutions not yet released)
Award Type: Other Transaction Authority (OTA) prototype award through JDEC
The Department of War is preparing to fund laser, microwave and airborne directed energy prototypes that defeat drones. This guide covers the three prototype pillars, eligibility and how to get ready.
JDEC DE Enhancement SWaP ISV: 30kW HEL Prototypes
Deadline: To be announced (Request for Solutions not yet released; Industry Day registration closes October 22, 2026)
Award Type: Prototype opportunity through the Joint Directed Energy Consortium (JDEC)
JDEC and the Army are preparing to fund prototypes that reduce size, weight and power for a 30kW-class high energy laser on the Infantry Squad Vehicle. This guide covers the twelve prototype pillars, the Industry Day and how to get ready.
S²MARTS MOSAIC Microelectronics Modernization (25-15)
Deadline: Rolling (Task Area 1 white papers accepted until the RFS is amended or closed)
Award Type: Other Transaction Authority (OTA) prototype award
The Department of War's ICAM Office is funding prototypes that modernize fielded weapon system microelectronics through digital engineering. This guide covers the focus areas, eligibility and how to submit.
AFRL STAR-FISH Call 017: Secure by Design Space Vehicle
Deadline: November 13th, 2026
Budget: About $14M total for the Call (Cost Plus Fixed Fee)
AFRL's Space Vehicles Directorate wants white papers for a Secure by Design Space Vehicle, from flat-sat and cyber range to an on-orbit demo. This guide covers scope, clearance and accounting requirements, how to apply and what happens next.