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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.
NIH Highlighted Topic: Leveraging All of Us Biospecimens to Advance Precision Medicine Research
Deadline: January 5 and April 5, 2027
Budget: Up to $700k Phase I, up to $3m Phase II
Description: More than 20 NIH Institutes and Offices highlight multiomic and biomarker research using All of Us biospecimens. See funding fit, focus areas, and how to apply via NIH SBIR.
NIH Highlighted Topic: Advancing Precision Research for Lung Cancer in Never Smokers and Its Risk Factors
Deadline: January 5 and April 5, 2027
Budget: Up to $700k Phase I, up to $2.5m Phase II
Description: NCI, NIEHS, and NIMHD highlight precision research on lung cancer in never smokers, from risk factors to early detection and therapy. See funding fit, focus areas, and how to apply via NIH SBIR.
NIH Highlighted Topic: Intergenerational Interventions to Promote Health and Reduce Risk for Chronic Disease
Deadline: January 5 and April 5, 2027
Budget: Up to $700k Phase I, up to $3m Phase II
Description: NCI, NHLBI, NIMH, NIDA, NIAAA, NINR, and other NIH Institutes highlight preventive interventions that work across two or more generations. See funding fit, focus areas, and how to apply via NIH SBIR.
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.
ARPA-E SCALEUP Ready (DE-FOA-0003467)
Deadline: Rolling, closes September 29th, 2029
Budget: $5M - $20M federal share per award
ARPA-E funds pre-commercial scale-up of energy technologies invented under a prior ARPA-E award, including licensees. This guide covers eligibility, cost share, how to apply and what happens next.
NIWC Atlantic Airborne Laser Comms Turret (AOI 27-A001)
Deadline: October 15th, 2026
Award Type: Prototype other transaction agreement
NIWC Atlantic seeks a flight-certified airborne laser comms and optical timing turret plus a C-band transceiver. See fit, requirements and how to apply.
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial Solutions Opening (SP4701-27-S-C001): Executive Summary for Startups
Deadline: Rolling through October 1st, 2031 (each Area of Interest sets its own date)
Award Type: Fixed-price prototype OT or FAR-based commercial contract
DLA opened a five-year CSO for logistics, supply chain, energy and disposition solutions. This summary covers how submissions work, how DLA screens for funding and price, and the path to production.
Army Red River Army Depot OIB Modernization CSO (W911RQ-27-S-C001): Executive Summary for Startups
Deadline: Rolling through September 30th, 2027
Award Type: Fixed-price commercial contracts (FAR Part 12)
Red River Army Depot is buying commercial automation, robotics, manufacturing analytics, warehouse and surface-finishing solutions under 10 continuously open areas of interest. This summary covers the areas, the five-page solution brief, evaluation and next steps.
Army SBIR ARM27BX01-DP001: G-TEAD USAREUR-AF ACE 27-02: Spectrum Enabled Warfare Powered by xTech
Deadline: October 23, 2026 (xTech white paper)
Funding Award Size: $2m
Description: Army xTech competition and Direct to Phase II topic for electromagnetic spectrum operations on NATO's Eastern Flank. White papers due October 23, 2026. See funding fit and how to apply.
OSW SBIR OSW27BZ01-NV001: Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Rapid Maturation
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Funding Award Size: $300k
Description: OSW Phase I topic for counter-UAS detection, identification, and defeat against Group 1 and 2 drones, with a 2 page technical volume. See funding fit and how to apply via DSIP.
OSW SBIR OSW27BZ01-DV002: Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Rapid Maturation
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Funding Award Size: $2m
Description: OSW Direct to Phase II topic to mature counter-UAS detection, identification, and defeat technology against Group 1 and 2 drones in 12 months. See funding fit and how to apply via DSIP.
Navy SBIR DON27BZ01-NV005: Intermediate Temperature Cooling Unit
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Funding Award Size: $315k
Description: Navy Phase I topic for a compact 65 F intermediate temperature cooling unit to cool DDG 51 electronics more efficiently. See funding fit and how to apply via DSIP.
Navy SBIR DON27BZ01-NV004: Input-Output Unit (IOU) for Secure Processing and Routing of Hull, Mechanical, & Electrical (HM&E) and Navigation Signals
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Funding Award Size: $315k
Description: Navy Phase I topic for an IP54 rugged input-output unit that routes legacy HM&E and navigation signals over redundant shipboard Ethernet. See funding fit and how to apply via DSIP.
Navy SBIR DON27BZ01-NV003: Improved Cargo Door Actuator
Deadline: November 25, 2026
Funding Award Size: $315k
Description: Navy Phase I topic for a corrosion-resistant cargo door actuator for DDG 51 destroyers. See funding fit, design constraints, and how to apply via DSIP.