xTechPacific Open Topic
ID: A254-P026Type: Phase II
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xTechPacific Open Topic

Agency

Agency: DODBranch: ARMY

Program

Type: SBIRPhase: Phase II

Topic Link

https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/

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https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/
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    The U.S. Army, through the xTechPacific Open Topic initiative, is seeking innovative technological solutions to enhance military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, focusing on three key areas: detection of buried explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in complex, iron-rich soils, advanced defensive capabilities for Army and commercial watercraft, and Electronic Warfare (EW) domain awareness. Proposals should demonstrate effectiveness in challenging environments, with a particular emphasis on cost-effective, adaptable solutions that can operate under extreme conditions. This opportunity is a Direct to Phase II (DP2) submission, offering funding of up to $2,000,000 over an 18-month period, with proposals due by December 17, 2025. Interested parties can find more information and submit proposals through the official solicitation link at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.

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    The xTechPacific Open Topic initiative by the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) seeks innovative technological solutions to enhance military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. This Direct to Phase II (DP2) competition focuses on three key areas: advanced detection of buried explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in magnetically complex environments, defensive and deterrent capabilities for Army and commercial watercraft against modern threats like uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and aerial UxS, and widespread Electronic Warfare (EW) domain awareness and sensing using modular, platform-agnostic sensor payloads. Proposed solutions must be effective in diverse environments, from tropical to arctic conditions, and integrate seamlessly with existing platforms. The Army is interested in cost-effective, modular, and scalable technologies, emphasizing high detection accuracy for UXO, robust protection for watercraft, and persistent situational awareness for EW. Phase II involves prototype production and evaluation by soldiers, while Phase III focuses on technology maturation and commercialization.
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    The xTechPacific Open Topic by the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) seeks innovative technological solutions to address complex challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The initiative focuses on three key areas: detection of buried explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in magnetically complex environments, advanced defensive and deterrent capabilities for Army and commercial watercraft, and electronic warfare (EW) domain awareness and sensing. For UXO detection, USARPAC seeks technologies effective in iron-rich volcanic soils, capable of detecting various munitions at depths greater than one foot with high accuracy. Watercraft protection requires affordable, modular solutions against modern threats like uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), encompassing interceptor systems, non-lethal repellents, ramming protection, anti-floating barriers, and water cannons. EW sensing solutions must provide persistent situational awareness through low-cost, modular, platform-agnostic sensors with long-duration unattended operation and seamless integration with existing platforms. This is a Direct to Phase II (DP2) submission, with proposals up to $2,000,000 for an 18-month period, requiring justification of scientific and technical merit.
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    The xTechPacific Open Topic by the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) seeks innovative technological solutions to enhance military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. This Direct to Phase II (DP2) competition focuses on three key areas: advanced detection of buried explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in magnetically complex environments, advanced defensive and deterrent capabilities for Army and commercial watercraft against modern threats like uncrewed vessels, and ubiquitous Electronic Warfare (EW) domain awareness and sensing for multi-domain operations. Proposed solutions should be modular, scalable, and capable of operating in diverse and challenging environments, with an emphasis on cost-effectiveness and seamless integration with existing platforms. The program aims to develop prototypes for soldier evaluation and eventual commercialization, with up to $2,000,000 available for an 18-month performance period.
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    The U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) xTechPacific Open Topic initiative seeks cutting-edge technological solutions for military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific. The program focuses on three key areas: advanced detection of buried explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in magnetically complex environments, enhanced defensive and deterrent capabilities for Army and commercial watercraft against modern threats like uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), and ubiquitous Electronic Warfare (EW) domain awareness and sensing for multi-domain operations. Proposed solutions should be modular, platform-agnostic, and capable of operating in diverse and challenging Indo-Pacific environments. The program is structured for Direct to Phase II (DP2) submissions, aiming for prototype development and eventual commercialization.
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    The xTechPacific Open Topic A254-P026 is an initiative by the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) to find and develop cutting-edge technological solutions for military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region. The competition focuses on three key areas: detection of buried explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in magnetically complex environments, advanced defensive and deterrent capabilities for Army and commercial watercraft, and Electronic Warfare (EW) domain awareness and sensing. Solutions for UXO detection must be effective in iron-rich soils, adaptable, and deployable across various platforms, with a minimum 90% accuracy at over one foot depth. Watercraft defense requires affordable, modular, and scalable solutions for countering uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and other threats, including interceptor, non-lethal repellent, ramming protection, anti-floating barrier, and water cannon defense systems. EW domain awareness seeks low-cost, modular, and platform-agnostic sensor payloads for persistent situational awareness, capable of unattended operation in diverse environments. This is a Direct to Phase II (DP2) submission, with a potential for Phase III commercialization.
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    The xTechPacific Open Topic initiative by the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) seeks innovative technological solutions to address complex challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The program focuses on three key areas: advanced detection of buried explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in magnetically complex environments, enhanced defensive and deterrent capabilities for Army and commercial watercraft against modern threats, and widespread electronic warfare (EW) domain awareness and sensing for multi-domain operations. Proposed solutions should be modular, scalable, and operate effectively in diverse environmental conditions specific to the Indo-Pacific. The competition is structured for Direct to Phase II (DP2) submissions, with a focus on developing prototypes, demonstrating military and commercial applications, and achieving technology readiness levels for field evaluation and commercialization.
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    The xTechPacific Open Topic initiative by the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) seeks innovative technological solutions to address complex challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The program focuses on three key areas: detection of buried explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in magnetically complex environments, advanced defensive and deterrent capabilities for Army and commercial watercraft, and electronic warfare (EW) domain awareness and sensing. For UXO detection, USARPAC is looking for technologies effective in iron-rich volcanic soils, capable of detecting various munitions at a depth of over one foot with high accuracy. The watercraft defense topic emphasizes affordable, modular, and scalable solutions for protecting vessels against modern threats like uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) and aerial UxS, covering interceptor systems, non-lethal repellents, ramming protection, anti-floating barriers, and water cannons. For EW, the Army seeks low-cost, ubiquitous, and platform-agnostic sensor payloads for persistent situational awareness in diverse Indo-Pacific environments, with features like unattended operation, AI/ML integration, and cybersecurity. This is a Direct to Phase II (DP2) submission, with a potential cost of up to $2,000,000 for an 18-month performance period, requiring proposers to demonstrate scientific and technical merit and feasibility.
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    The xTechPacific Open Topic initiative by the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) seeks cutting-edge technological solutions for military challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing early experimentation. The program targets three key areas: advanced detection of buried explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in magnetically complex environments, innovative defensive and deterrent capabilities for Army and commercial watercraft against modern threats like uncrewed vessels, and ubiquitous Electronic Warfare (EW) domain awareness and sensing for multi-domain operations. Proposed solutions must be modular, scalable, and capable of operating in diverse and extreme environmental conditions found in the Indo-Pacific. This is a Direct to Phase II (DP2) submission, with funding up to $2,000,000 for an 18-month period, requiring proposers to demonstrate scientific and technical merit and feasibility.
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    The xTechPacific Open Topic initiative seeks innovative technology solutions for the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) to address complex challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The program focuses on three key areas: detection of buried explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in magnetically complex environments, advanced defensive and deterrent capabilities for Army and commercial watercraft against modern threats like uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), and ubiquitous Electronic Warfare (EW) domain awareness and sensing for multi-domain operations. Proposed solutions should be modular, scalable, and operate effectively in diverse environmental conditions. The solicitation is for Direct to Phase II (DP2) submissions, with a potential funding of up to $2,000,000 for an 18-month performance period, leading to prototype development and commercialization in subsequent phases.
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    The U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) is soliciting innovative technological solutions through the xTechPacific Open Topic competition to address critical military challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The competition focuses on three key areas: advanced detection of buried explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in magnetically complex environments, enhanced defensive and deterrent capabilities for Army and commercial watercraft against modern threats, and ubiquitous Electronic Warfare (EW) domain awareness and sensing for multi-domain operations. Proposed solutions should be modular, scalable, and capable of operating in diverse and austere Indo-Pacific environments. The program emphasizes early experimentation, affordability, and integration with existing platforms, with a pathway for Direct to Phase II (DP2) submissions and subsequent prototyping and commercialization.
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    The xTechPacific Open Topic initiative by the U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) seeks innovative technological solutions to address complex challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. This Direct to Phase II (DP2) competition focuses on three key areas: advanced detection of buried explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in magnetically complex environments, enhanced defensive and deterrent capabilities for Army and commercial watercraft against modern threats, and ubiquitous Electronic Warfare (EW) domain awareness and sensing for multi-domain operations. Proposed solutions must demonstrate effectiveness in diverse Indo-Pacific terrains and environments. The Army is looking for modular, scalable, and affordable technologies that can be easily integrated with existing platforms and operated with minimal training. Successful proposals will lead to prototype development and further evaluation by soldiers, with a focus on military and commercial applications.
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    The U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) xTechPacific Open Topic seeks innovative technological solutions for military challenges in the Indo-Pacific region. The competition focuses on three key areas: advanced detection of buried explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in magnetically complex environments, enhanced defensive and deterrent capabilities for Army and commercial watercraft against modern threats, and widespread Electronic Warfare (EW) domain awareness and sensing for multi-domain operations. Proposed solutions should be modular, scalable, and operate effectively in diverse and austere Indo-Pacific environments. The program is structured for Direct to Phase II (DP2) submissions, with a focus on developing prototypes, demonstrating military and commercial applications, and achieving technology readiness levels (TRL) of 6/7.
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    The U.S. Army Pacific (USARPAC) xTechPacific Open Topic initiative seeks innovative technological solutions for military capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, emphasizing early experimentation. Key areas of interest include detecting buried explosives and unexploded ordnance (UXO) in complex, iron-rich soils, developing advanced defensive and deterrent capabilities for Army and commercial watercraft against modern threats like uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), and enhancing Electronic Warfare (EW) domain awareness and sensing through modular, platform-agnostic sensor payloads for persistent situational awareness in diverse environments. Proposed solutions should be cost-effective, adaptable, and capable of operating in extreme conditions. This is a Direct to Phase II (DP2) submission, with a potential for $2,000,000 over 18 months, requiring justification of scientific and technical merit and feasibility, along with military and commercial application potential.
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