Active Government Funding Opportunities

This research evaluates the economic impacts of brown treesnake-caused power outages in Guam and analyzes cost-benefit tradeoffs of different control strategies. The work aims to quantify economic damages and inform management decisions.

The Navy seeks advanced manufacturing processes to rapidly produce ruggedized optical components for maritime laser systems, addressing current supply chain delays and high defect rates that impact fleet readiness. Focus areas include automated fabrication of precision mirrors and transmissive optics ranging from 10-100cm diameter using additive manufacturing and innovative materials.

The Navy seeks an ultra-compact, low-power computational engine (under 1 lb, 150W) that can process high-bandwidth radio frequency sensor data in real-time for small unmanned platforms. This technology enables rapid RF detection and classification at the tactical edge where network constraints make onboard processing critical.

AFRL draft solicitation for Multiple Award Contract (IDIQ) framework. Seeking market feedback on acquisition strategy for diverse R&D and technology development opportunities.

Market research for rapid multiplex PCR fieldable detection capabilities. Agency seeks information on detection technology solutions for potential development or procurement.

Army seeks Threat Coordination Group engagement with cleared industry for classified discussions on emerging threats relevant to Command and Control and Counter-C2 capabilities to inform future development.

Novel Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) scanning technology research for biodetection applications. Details require review of attached documents from DOE Office of Procurement Operations.

Directed Energy Technology Experimentation Research (DETER) ARA seeks R&D, prototyping, and testing of directed energy sources and systems for laboratory and field trials.

HUD seeks unsolicited research partnership proposals to address housing challenges through collaborative innovation. This NOI invites organizations to propose novel research initiatives that advance HUD's mission in affordable housing, community development, and urban solutions.

ReactorCast is a system dynamics platform modeling nuclear workforce requirements across reactor lifecycles, integrating strategic planning with human capital decisions to address workforce shortages impacting project delivery and costs.

ONR seeks advanced power system architectures with integrated controls, power conversion, and energy storage to condition transient shipboard loads for Navy vessel compatibility.

Army ERDC seeks small business contractors to develop cost estimation assemblies and data artifacts for Enterprise Sustainment Management System using IDIQ contract vehicle.

This RFP seeks thermally tolerant optical fire detectors capable of operating in aircraft nacelle environments exceeding 200°F, addressing current system limitations. Enhanced thermal design and AI/ML-based signal classification will improve detection speed, reduce false alarms, and increase aircraft safety and maintainability.

This SBIR seeks regenerative AI-based agents for naval operations that monitor real-time tactical activities, detect anomalies, and autonomously adapt engagement strategies when unexpected events disrupt approved plans. The solution addresses vulnerabilities in human-dependent operational planning by leveraging multimodal intelligence data to maintain mission effectiveness against near-peer adversaries.

The Navy seeks a lightweight, corrosion-resistant beaching ramp system to replace heavy steel alternatives that degrade rapidly in saltwater environments. The solution must support 70-ton vehicle loads, deploy within 30 minutes, and maintain reliability over the 30-year ship lifecycle while operating in extreme marine conditions.

HUD seeks demonstrations of robotics and AI technologies for mass-market home construction solutions. This opportunity addresses labor efficiency and scalability challenges in residential building through advanced automation and intelligent systems.

HUD seeks demonstrations of automated permitting systems to streamline building permit processes and reduce approval timelines. This initiative tests innovative technologies that modernize municipal permitting workflows and improve housing development efficiency.

This research program studies water quality restoration in Willow Creek Reservoir through limnological monitoring, hydrodynamic modeling, and evaluation of mitigation strategies like aeration systems to address harmful cyanobacteria blooms and protect public health and recreation.

NASA RFI on advanced computing partnerships for space exploration. Information-gathering on emerging computing capabilities to support future NASA missions and exploration objectives.

NASA Spacecraft Processing Operations Contract (SPOC) On-Ramp RFP Rev. A. Solicitation for spacecraft processing and operations support services.

This STTR seeks a portable induction welding system for repairing thermoplastic composite aircraft components aboard naval platforms. The field-deployable technology would reduce maintenance downtime and scrap rates by enabling in-situ repairs without removing material, unlike current depot-only systems.

The Navy seeks an integrated multidisciplinary design and optimization framework to accelerate hypersonic boost-glide weapons development by concurrently optimizing aerodynamics, thermal protection, structures, and trajectories. The solution must balance computational efficiency with modeling accuracy to reduce design complexity, development timelines, and costs while supporting early-phase trade studies and manufacturability assessments.

Accelerate test infrastructure readiness for strategic missile systems through rapid prototyping and phased testing. This effort develops adaptable test capabilities, simulation tools, and high-fidelity instrumentation to guide critical subsystem development decisions.

Develop advanced modeling and simulation capabilities for multimode anti-aircraft missile countermeasures, featuring multispectral sensor representation and adaptive threat engagement technologies. This prototype project enhances flexible, modular simulation approaches for emerging defense scenarios.

The Navy seeks to restore domestic production of pyrophoric countermeasure devices for aircraft infrared protection across military platforms. This prototype effort focuses on scalable manufacturing, process control, supply chain qualification, and production readiness.