Agile Autonomous Technical Data Package to Path Robotic Task Specification

The U.S. Air Force, under the Department of Defense, is soliciting proposals for the Agile Autonomous Technical Data Package to Path Robotic Task Specification. This effort is a direct-to-phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation, designated as a total small business set-aside. The primary objective is to stimulate technological innovation by leveraging small businesses to meet research and development needs, specifically focusing on determining the technical feasibility of proposed concepts. Proposals must be submitted via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) by November 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Award decisions are based on technical capability, with a screening process to ensure responsiveness to the topic objective followed by an evaluation of the merit of the technical approach by subject matter experts. All awards are subject to a risk-based security review and the availability of funds. The period of performance generally spans six to twelve months for Phase I and 24 months for Phase II. Successful contractors must adhere to strict cybersecurity standards, including CMMC compliance and NIST SP 800-171 requirements, and are required to submit final technical reports to the Defense Technical Information Center. Proposals must be structured into seven specific volumes, including technical, cost, and commercialization reports. Applicants must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the SBA Company Registry. Key requirements include the identification of all key personnel and their dedicated labor hours, adherence to the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, and compliance with specific protocols for research involving human or animal subjects and recombinant DNA. Final deliverables are typically due within 30 days of the completion of the technical effort.