Multiple Telemetry Site Signal Source Synchronization

The U.S. Air Force, under the Department of Defense, is soliciting Phase I SBIR proposals for Multiple Telemetry Site Signal Source Synchronization (solicitation DAF27BZ01-NV003). This is a total small business set-aside, requiring applicants to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP). Proposals must be submitted via DSIP by November 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET. The award process is competitive, based on an initial screening for responsiveness to the topic objective followed by a technical evaluation of the capability and merit of the proposed approach. Additionally, all proposals undergo a Foreign Risk Evaluation to ensure no unacceptable security risks exist. The contract emphasizes strict cybersecurity compliance, requiring adherence to Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) levels to protect federal contract information and controlled unclassified information. Technical proposals must be submitted as a single PDF in Volume 2, following a specific content order and adhering to topic-specific page limits. The government maintains inspection and evaluation authority over all work, which must meet high professional standards. Key administrative requirements include compliance with the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, prohibition of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems, and strict guidelines regarding organizational conflicts of interest and the disclosure of foreign affiliations.