Exploring Secure Geo-positioning Relay and Analytics Services
ID: AF25B-T012Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Exploring Secure Geo-positioning Relay and Analytics Services

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: USAF

Program

Type: STTRPhase: BOTH

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/topics/11895

Additional Information

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/submissions/solicitation-documents/active-solicitations
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking proposals for a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project titled "Exploring Secure Geo-positioning Relay and Analytics Services." The objective of this project is to design and demonstrate a software architecture capable of securely ingesting trustworthy geo-position data from remote devices into a secure IL5 environment, while also enabling advanced predictive analytics for supply chain operations. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the DoD's capabilities in tracking high-value assets globally, ensuring data integrity, and providing insights into supply chain dynamics. Interested parties must submit their proposals by May 21, 2025, with further details available at the provided source link: https://www.sbir.gov/topics/11895.

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