xTechSearch 9 SBIR Finalist Open Topic Competition

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The xTechSearch 9 SBIR Finalist Open Topic Competition (A254-P039) seeks novel, disruptive dual-use technology solutions to address Army needs and modernization priorities. This open-topic competition will select up to 24 winners to submit an Army SBIR Phase I proposal for potential follow-on awards of up to $250,000. Key technology areas include AI/ML, Advanced Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, Cyber, Electronics, Human Performance, Immersive, Network Technologies, PNT, Power, Software Modernization, and Sensors. Submissions are encouraged across five priority portfolios: Sensors, Immersive and Wearables, AI/ML, Energy Resiliency, and Contested Logistics and Sustainment. Technologies exclusively within the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command's scope are excluded. Interested companies can join an Ask Me Anything (AMA) session on May 21, 2025, at 1500 ET. The white paper submission deadline is June 4, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET. Phase I involves feasibility studies and concept plans, Phase II focuses on prototype production for soldier evaluation, and Phase III aims for maturation to TRL 6/7 and further commercialization.

The xTechSearch 9 SBIR Finalist Open Topic Competition (A254-P039) seeks novel, dual-use technology solutions to address Army needs and modernization priorities. This open-topic competition, supported by the Army SBIR|STTR Program, aims to identify groundbreaking technologies with strong commercial potential that can also provide game-changing capabilities for the Army. Focus areas include AI/ML, Advanced Materials, Advanced Manufacturing, Cyber, Electronics, Human Performance, Immersive, Network Technologies, Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT), Power, Software Modernization, and Sensors. Up to 24 winners will be down-selected to submit a Phase I SBIR proposal for a potential follow-on award of up to $250,000. White paper submissions are due by June 4, 2025, at 5 PM ET. An

The CBD254-009 "OPEN TOPIC - Tactical CB Visualization" RFP seeks innovative tactical tools to enhance Warfighter situational awareness and decision support in Chemical and Biological (CB) contested environments. The objective is to integrate, visualize, and communicate tactical data efficiently, leveraging Human-Machine Interface (HMI) concepts while minimizing size, weight, and power (SWAP) demands. Proposed solutions may include augmented reality, sensor visualization, or novel end-user devices, adaptable to various CB applications and Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) kits. The document highlights challenges with current Heads-Up Displays (HUDs) and expresses interest in technologies like holographic diffractive waveguide technology. Solutions can be head-borne, wrist-worn, or handheld, but must integrate with respirators like the M50 and adhere to battlefield eyewear safety. The technology is restricted under ITAR and EAR regulations, requiring disclosure of any foreign national involvement.

The xTechSearch 9 SBIR Finalist Open Topic Competition (A254-P039) seeks novel, disruptive dual-use technologies for the Army. This open-topic competition will select up to 24 winners to submit an Army SBIR Phase I proposal for potential awards of up to $250,000. Key technology focus areas include AI/ML, advanced materials and manufacturing, cyber, electronics, human performance, immersive technologies, network technologies, PNT, power, software modernization, and sensors. Submissions are encouraged to align with SBIR|STTR portfolios such as Sensors, Immersive and Wearables, AI/ML, Energy Resiliency, and Contested Logistics and Sustainment. Technologies exclusively within the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command's purview are excluded. A white paper submission is due by June 4, 2025, at 5 PM ET. Phase I involves feasibility studies and concept plans, Phase II focuses on prototype production and transition plans, and Phase III aims for maturation to TRL 6/7 and further commercialization.