Anomalous Behavior Detection and Alerting for Congested Maritime Environments
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Defense, on behalf of the U.S. Navy, is seeking automated Pattern of Life analysis capabilities to detect anomalous and potentially threatening vessel and aircraft activity in congested maritime environments. Under solicitation number DON26BZ03-NV063, the contractor must develop a solution that leverages AIS, ADS-B, and radar data to provide 360-degree coverage, generate operator alerts with explainable machine reasoning, and operate without requiring extensive historical database storage. The project demands a clear integration plan with the Ship Self-Defense System combat system, and contractors must be U.S. owned and operated with the ability to acquire and maintain a secret level facility and personnel security clearance because Phase II work is likely to be classified. Proposals must be submitted between June 24, 2026, and the closing deadline of July 22, 2026, at 4:00 PM UTC.