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C-UAS Software and AI Development

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline11/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The C-UAS Software and AI Development subcontract, issued by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, focuses on the creation of detection and tracking algorithms for Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems SBIR projects. The selected contractor will be responsible for coding, integrating software, and training machine learning models specifically on UAS signatures. Key deliverables include trained AI models, software modules, and comprehensive API documentation. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541511, specifically mandating SBIR/STTR eligibility for firms with fewer than 500 employees. To be eligible, contractors must maintain CMMC cybersecurity compliance. The response deadline for this requirement is November 25, 2026.

General Info

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

NAICS

541511 - Custom Computer Programming Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of OSW27BZ01-NV001.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Rapid Maturation

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Timeline

PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineNov 25

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 28 days

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

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Organization / AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

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Full Description

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Develops detection and tracking algorithms for prime contractors on OSD Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) SBIR projects. Performs coding, training of machine learning models on UAS signatures, and software integration. Requires CMMC cybersecurity compliance. Delivers software modules, API documentation, and trained AI models.

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