Pallet Level Tracking for End-to-End Total Asset Visibility
ID: DLA242-008Type: BOTH
Overview

Topic

Pallet Level Tracking for End-to-End Total Asset Visibility

Agency

Department of DefenseN/A

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: BOTHYear: 2024

Topic Link

https://www.sbir.gov/node/2608951

Additional Information

https://www.defensesbirsttr.mil/SBIR-STTR/Opportunities/
Timeline
  1. 1
    Release Apr 17, 2024 12:00 AM
  2. 2
    Open May 15, 2024 12:00 AM
  3. 3
    Next Submission Due Jun 12, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Close Jun 12, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for a research topic titled "Pallet Level Tracking for End-to-End Total Asset Visibility". The topic is under the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) branch. The objective is to develop a shipment agnostic approach for a pallet level tracking device that is cost-effective, scalable, mobile, and reusable. The device should be able to geolocate independently without any pre-association from infrastructure or parent devices. The DLA aims to increase trans-shipment pallet cargo tracking capability from the contiguous United States (CONUS) to outside the contiguous United States (OCONUS). The project duration and cost for Phase I should not exceed 12 months and $100,000, while Phase II should not exceed 24 months and $1,000,000. Phase I focuses on conducting preliminary studies and proposing design and manufacturing details, while Phase II aims to produce a cost-effective scalable pallet level tracking device. Phase III proposals will be accepted after the completion of Phase I and/or Phase II projects. The vendor is expected to pursue commercialization of the developed device. Relevant keywords include Pallet Level Tracking Device, Trans-Shipment Pallet Cargo Tracking, and Autonomous Geolocation.

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