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Human-Machine Interface (HMI) & UI/UX Design for Naval Operators

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline08/26/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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The United States Navy is seeking a subcontractor for the design of Human-Machine Interface (HMI) and UI/UX solutions tailored for naval command staff. The project focuses on creating intuitive mixed reality user interfaces that utilize gesture and voice controls, specifically optimized for use by operators in high-stress and mobile environments. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for companies with fewer than 500 employees, falling under NAICS code 541400. The solicitation was posted on August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of August 26, 2026.

General Info

US Navy seeks small business subcontractor for naval command HMI and UI/UX design.

Agency

Department of Defense → United States NavyView Agency

NAICS

541400

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DON26BZ05-NV069.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Wearable Real-Time Command-and-Control Interface for Enhanced Naval Situational Awareness

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Timeline

PostedAug 5

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Response DeadlineAug 26

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08/26/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → United States Navy

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Department of Defense → United States Navy

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Design intuitive mixed reality user interfaces for naval command staff operating in high-stress, mobile environments with gesture and voice controls.

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