The Department of Defense, specifically the Navy, is seeking innovative solutions through the SBIR program to enhance at-sea reload technologies for ordnance. The objective is to develop and demonstrate systems that improve the Navy's capability to support distributed forces by enabling the stowage, transportation, handling, transfer, and loading/unloading of ordnance in elevated sea states, particularly during operations in Sea State 3 and above. This initiative is critical as traditional reloading methods at developed ports or protected anchorages may not be feasible in operational areas, necessitating advancements in ship-to-ship ordnance handling and related technologies. Interested small businesses must submit proposals by November 20, 2024, with the opportunity to build upon previous SBIR/STTR efforts, and the work may involve classified information requiring appropriate security clearances. For more details, visit the official solicitation page at DOD SBIR/STTR.