Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Rapid Maturation

The Office of the Secretary of Defense, specifically the Office of the Secretary of War Direct Report Portfolio Manager for Unmanned Systems, is soliciting proposals for Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Rapid Maturation under a direct-to-phase II SBIR solicitation. This total small business set-aside, identified by solicitation number OSW27BZ01-DV002, focuses on determining the technical feasibility of proposed concepts. The response deadline is November 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM UTC. Proposals are evaluated on a competitive basis focusing on technical capability and technical value, following an initial screening for responsiveness to the topic objective. Awards are subject to a risk-based due diligence security review via the Foreign Risk Evaluation program and the availability of funds. The period of performance generally spans six to twelve months for Phase I and 24 months for Phase II. The government may utilize various contract vehicles, including Firm-Fixed-Price, Time and Material, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, or Other Transaction agreements. Key compliance requirements include Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) levels, adherence to ITAR and EAR export controls, and the prohibition of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems. Proposers must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP). Technical proposals must be submitted as a single PDF via DSIP and must include a detailed Phase I approach, a schedule of major events, final deliverables, and a comprehensive commercialization strategy.