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Wearable Hardware Design & Prototyping

Active

SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline09/09/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for the U.S. Navy focuses on the design and manufacture of physical wearable devices intended for situational awareness projects. The scope of work includes industrial design, PCB layout, 3D printing, and ergonomic testing specifically tailored for naval environments. The project requires the integration of accelerometers and gyroscopes and mandates strict adherence to MIL-STD ruggedization standards to ensure durability. The final deliverable is a physical prototype of a wearable command and control interface. The opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541420, specifically targeting firms with fewer than 500 employees. Interested parties must submit their responses by September 9, 2026. This effort supports prime contractors within the U.S. Department of Defense to advance wearable hardware capabilities for naval personnel.

General Info

US Navy subcontract for rugged wearable device prototypes, small business set-aside, due 9/9/2026.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. NavyView Agency

NAICS

541420 - Industrial Design ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DON26BZ05-NV069.

The full solicitation package (1 document), 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 26

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Response DeadlineSep 9

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Navy

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U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Navy

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Designs and manufactures physical wearable devices for prime contractors on U.S. Navy situational awareness projects. Performs industrial design, PCB layout, 3D printing, and ergonomic testing for naval environments. Integrates sensors including accelerometers and gyroscopes. Ensures ruggedization per MIL-STD. Delivers a physical prototype of the wearable C2 interface.

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