The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking proposals for the topic of "Revolutionary SmallSat Power Enhancement" as part of the SBIR 23.3 BAA. The objective is to use novel technology to significantly increase the available on-orbit power in an ESPA or ESPA Grande class vehicle. This can be achieved by enhancing on-board processing power efficiency, reducing power requirements of significant power consumption devices, or improving power generation while maintaining current size, weight, and cost points.
The project will be conducted in three phases. Phase I will focus on demonstrating the feasibility of a product or power management control system that effectively improves power operation or conserves power use. Phase II will demonstrate a more effective power enhancement system, either by providing more power, reducing power consumption, or more effectively managing existing power systems. Phase III will explore dual-use applications, such as effective power management, novel power generation, autonomous power control systems, and power monitoring systems.
The project duration and funding specifics are not provided in the document. For more information and to submit a proposal, interested parties can visit the DoD SBIR 23.3 BAA topic link: link.