Sensing to Measure and Validate Corrosion in Naval Systems
STTR Opportunity Analysis
The Department of the Navy is seeking an STTR solution to develop a sensing tool with artificial intelligence for monitoring and validating corrosion in Navy ship systems, with the goal of improving maintenance decisions and reducing downtime and cost. The work centers on identifying and estimating multiple corrosion modes over time, including stress corrosion cracking, using non-destructive and electrochemical approaches that can support real-time monitoring. Phase I emphasizes literature review and downselection of the most promising sensing options, preferably non-contact methods, while demonstrating measurable corrosion characterization capability, spatial resolution, and performance on rough or coated surfaces; later phases call for larger-scale testing and Navy laboratory collaboration. The solicitation is open and closes on June 3, 2026 at 4:00 PM UTC, with the release date shown as April 13, 2026 and the open date as May 6, 2026.