Cyber Resiliency for Fog and Edge Computing Devices

The U.S. Air Force, under the Department of Defense, is soliciting proposals for solicitation number DAF27TZ01-DV002, titled Cyber Resiliency for Fog and Edge Computing Devices. This is a direct-to-phase-II solicitation designated as a total small business set-aside. The primary objective is to enhance the cyber resiliency of fog and edge computing devices, with Phase I focusing on determining technical feasibility and Phase II typically spanning a 24-month period of performance. Proposals are due by November 25, 2026, and must be submitted through the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal. Award selection is based on technical review, budgetary constraints of the RDT&E budget, and a rigorous security risk assessment. Proposals that pose unacceptable national security risks or cannot be adequately mitigated will be disqualified. Compliance with high professional standards is required, and contractors must adhere to strict cybersecurity frameworks, including NIST SP 800-171, NIST SP 800-172, and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. Eligible small business concerns must maintain active registrations in the System for Award Management, the SBA Company Registry, and the DSIP portal. Submissions must follow a specific seven-volume structure, with the technical volume required as a single PDF. Key administrative requirements include the disclosure of organizational conflicts of interest and the provision of a detailed mitigation plan. Payment will be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow and the System for Award Management.