The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I program. The specific topic of the solicitation is "Cultivating PWSA Innovations Through Collaboration" and is being conducted by the Air Force. The objective of this solicitation is to provide novel and innovative technology to bolster the United States Space Force (USSF) Space Development Agency's (SDA) advancement of the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA). The technology should facilitate leap-ahead improvements for planned PWSA segments, layers, and tranches or enable the creation of new missions and capabilities to address emerging warfighter needs. The focus of Phase I is to identify and demonstrate the feasibility of novel technologies through a collaborative feasibility study in partnership with a Research Institution (RI). The goal is to establish the approach's viability and enable Phase II planning. Phase II will focus on refining and advancing the demonstrated technological approaches, with an emphasis on rigorous testing and validation. Phase III will involve transitioning the technology into established Space Force programs or operational systems. The solicitation is currently open, with a closing date of June 12, 2024. For more information, visit the solicitation agency website.