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Navy FY-26 Release 1 BAA & Topics

Pre-release 4/13/26   |   Opens to receive proposals 5/6/26   |   Closes 6/3/26 12:00pm ET

Navy Phase I SBIR Instructions & Topics
Navy Direct to Phase II Instructions & Topics
Navy Open Topics - Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

DoW Instructions & Submission

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[ View Navy FY 26 R1 STTR Topics ]


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MCSC - DON26BZ01 Conventional Topics:
NV001 -   Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Maneuver Improvements
 
NAVAIR - DON26BZ01 Conventional Topics:
NV002 -   Integrated Metal Ceramic Matrix for High Strength Steels
NV003 -   High Clutter Virtual Objects for Modeling and Simulation
NV004 -   Aircraft Formation Flight Control Technology for Heterogeneous Formation Flight
NV005 -   Low-Cost Multi-Mission Dip Sonar for Mine Warfare and Anti-submarine Warfare (Inner/Middle Zone)
NV006 -   High-Gain Directional Low-Frequency Sonobuoy Array
NV007 -   Test and Alert System for Type 1 Encryption Device Hold-up Batteries (HUB)
NV008 -   Automated Expeditionary Airfield Assembly
NV009 -   Open Architecture for a Low Volume Software Defined Radio (SDR) for Navy Aircraft
NV010 -   E-2D Large Language Model Entity (ELLMENT)
NV011 -   Compact Battery Operated Mid-wave Infrared (MWIR) Hyperspectral, High-Definition, Real-Time Video Camera Integrated with Photonic Crystal
NV012 -   Optical Power Limiters Countering Frequency Agile Lasers and Dazzlers
NV013 -   AI-Assisted Modernization and Optimization of Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) Software
NV014 -   Non-Radio Frequency, Covert Maritime Transceiver

NAVSEA - DON26BZ01 Conventional Topics:
NV015 -   Virtual Reality Model Walkthrough
NV016 -   Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) Power Interfaces
NV017 -   Bridge Environmental Light Pollution Mitigation and Control
NV018 -   Lightweight Beaching Ramp for Ships
NV019 -   Improved Portable Underway Replenishment (UNREP) Tester/Trainer
NV020 -   Auto-Focus Detection Capability for SONAR Systems
NV021 -   Robocasting Ceramic Sensors
ONR - DON26BZ01 Conventional Topics:
NV022 -   Extremely Wide Band Digital Recording System for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Development
NV023 -   Risk-Aware Regenerative AI-based Multimodal Visual-Tactical (ISRT) (Observant-AI) - Monitor, Understand, Alert, and Assist
NV024 -   3D-Heterogeneously Integrated Photonic (HIP) Imaging Sensor
NV025 -   Leveraging Machine Learning for Advanced Passive Sonar Tracking
NV026 -   Passive-Active Combo System for Unmanned Characterization of Littoral Environments
NV027 -   Automated Ice Detection and Polar Navigation Tool (PolarNav)
NV028 -   Overlay/Bond Coatings that Resist Hot Corrosion in Navy Gas Turbines
NV029 -   Low Cost Malleable Metastructure Adherents for Maritime Environments
NV030 -   Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) for Additive Manufacturing (AM)
NV031 -   Tele-Operated/Autonomous Mechatronic Vehicle Kits for Use In Mixed Disaster Environments
NV032 -   Automated Assessment and Adaptive Training for Simulated Fire Support Coordination
NV033 -   Applied Neuroanalytics for Optimization of Naval Training and Operational Readiness
NV034 -   Effects of Additive Loading on Electromagnetic Properties in 3D Printing
NV035 -   Integrated Multidisciplinary Design, Analysis, and Optimization Framework for Hypersonic Boost-Glide Weapons
NV036 -   Solid-Fuel Rotating Detonation Ramjet (SF-RDR) for High-Speed Propulsion
SSP - DON26BZ01 Conventional Topics:
NV037 -   Synthetic Alkali Atom Vapor Density for Atom-Based Sensors
NV038 -   High-power, Long Coherence Length Blue Laser
NV039 -   Reentry Test Body Telemetry Antenna
 
NAVAIR - DON26BZ01 DIRECT TO PHASE II Topics:
DV001 -   Extended Range 10-inch Air Launched Rocket
DV002 -   Domestic Production of Zirconium and Hafnium Metal Organic Precursors
DV003 -   AI/ML Assisted Field Troubleshooting in Avionics Optical Network
DV004 -   Highly Loaded Grain in 2.75" Form Factor
 
NAVSEA - DON26BZ01 DIRECT TO PHASE II Topics:
DV005 -   Advanced Damage Criticality Analysis
 
NAVWAR - DON26BX01 OPEN TOPIC
NP001 -   Open Topic: For Resilient Wideband RF Photonic Architectures for Assured Communications and PNT in Contested Electromagnetic Environments