Small Business Innovative Research

The SBIR CR Program contributed to the readiness and modernization of the Joint Force and improved operational capabilities through innovative research projects in the following areas: • 5G • Artificial Intelligence • Autonomy • Biotechnology • Cybersecurity • General Warfighting Capability • Hypersonics • Microelectronics Emerging Results from CRP Investments in FY 2024 include: • Space Force: Real-Time Onboard Monitoring and Cyber-Physical Security Utilizing the Board Level EPPS Detection System • Air Force: V-fortified Instrumented Bus Reliability Activity Net Tracker (Vibrant) • AF/AETC Air Education and Training Command: DoD Digital Org Chart • AFMC – Air Force Materiel Command - AFTC Air Force Test Center: G-Loc Maturation and testing on Altius 600 • Air Force - Air Mobility Command - Air Operations Center: Assessing Deterrence Effectiveness and Predicting Tactical Success • AFSOC – Air Force Special Operations Command: Enhancement for AFSOC Mixed Reality Trainer (MRT) • Air Force AETC - Air Education and Training Command: Virtual Human Integration supporting Intelligent Tutoring / Adaptive Training (IT/AT) • SAF/AQLV – Air Force Acquisition, Technology and Logistics: Jaxon + AutoSpec for GAMECHANGER Battering Ram – Security Classification Guide • DAF DTO - Department of Air Force Digital Transformation Office: TechSuite - Technology Scouting and Project Tracking Applications Classification Markings for Complex Data Digital Ecosystem and Engagement Platform Tech Transfer Rapid Integration with Simulation Environment (RISE) United We Transform - Delivering web3, virtual reality, and advanced virtual (ai) meetings solutions • ARMY: Collaborative, Multi-Domain, Instrumented, Distributed, and AI-Ready - mapping the online information environment Human Performance Systems Pilots and Expanded Capabilities Multimodal nondestructive evaluation of internal surfaces of holes in steel structures • DEVCOM ARL – Army Research Laboratory: COunterfactual Demonstrations for EXplanation (CODEX) • DARPA – Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency: Call for Fire Virtual Reality Trainer (CFFVT) • DTIC Defense Technical Information Center: Primer.AI: Content Generation for Military Cyber Operations at Machine Scale and Machine Speed • JANNAF – Joint Army Navy NASA Air Force Interagency Propulsion Committee: Methodologies for Accurate Assessment of Target Characteristics Soot Formation in UDMH-Fueled Rocket Combustors • LOAP - Low Observables Affordability Program: High Temperature Resistive Structural Foam • NAVY SCSC– Surface Combat Systems Center: Multiple Systems Status Information Logistics & Equipment (MISSILE) • NAVY - PMA-275 IPTL – V-22 Osprey Joint Program Office Support: Reverse Engineering and Manufacturing of Alternative Display Equipment • PEO IWS - Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems: ABOps – Automated Cybersecurity, Authentication & Compliance at the Edge • USUHS - Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences: Intelligent Patient Simulation Platform • USMC – US Marine Corps: Developing Collaborative Learning Agents System for the USMC Warfighting Systems, & Human Factors Integration In FY 2025, CRP intends on funding 35-40 additional projects, including: • Air Force: VISION Accelerated Capability Transition Improvements to High Speed Vehicle Operability using Plasma Discharges Computer Vision Platform for Re-Identification in High Altitude Imagery • National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency: AI-powered High-Resolution Enhanced Land Cover Mapping with 20+ Classes and Contextual Change • Navy: Propulsion Systems for Internal Carriage High Speed Munition with Extended Range

The SBIR CRP Admin funding in FY 2024 was utilized to fund contract support efforts to plan, authorize, and execute SBIR and STTR efforts targeted to transitioning innovative technological solutions to the Department.

The SBIR Administration program code was created to reserve and manage 3% of the OSD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) budget that will be used to fund, coordinate, and execute the administrative portions of the DoD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. The DoD SBIR/ STTR Programs are designed to provide small, high-tech businesses opportunities to propose innovative ideas and solutions in response to technological challenges posed by the DoD Components that will address existing and emerging national security threats and to develop new military capabilities. In FY 2024, administrative funds were executed to fund a variety of mission-required capabilities to include: -contractor support for the purposes of outreach, education, training, reporting, and program planning -a study to determine SBIR/STTR success metrics -solicitation and award portal support for the entire Department

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Due Diligence set-aside program supports mission-oriented R&D with the goal of providing advanced capabilities to the Warfighter and commercializing those technologies, resulting in a vibrant small business innovation base supporting economic growth and technology innovation

The set-aside program that funds cooperative R/R&D projects for small businesses in partnership with research institutions. The STTR program contributed to the readiness and modernization of the Joint Force and improved operational capabilities through the innovative research topics initiated in FY 2024 in the following areas: In FY 2024, the Defense SBIR/STTR Program Office contributed to the readiness and innovative advancement of critical technology areas supporting the Department by funding STTR topics to the following organizations: -Army Research Office -Defense Logistics Agency -Defense Microelectronic Activity -United States Special Operations Command -Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency -National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) These STTR topics included innovative technological and scientific research in the following technology areas: -Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning -General Warfighting Capabilities -Microelectronics -Quantum Science Emerging results from these STTR topics will be reported in FY 2025.

The set-aside program for small business supports mission-oriented R&D with the goal of providing advanced capabilities to the Warfighter and commercializing those technologies, resulting in a vibrant small business innovation base supporting economic growth and technology innovation. The SBIR program contributed to the readiness and modernization of the Joint Force and improved operational capabilities through the innovative research topics initiated in FY 2024 in the following areas: In FY 2024, the Defense SBIR/STTR Program Office contributed to the readiness and innovative advancement of critical technology areas supporting the Department by funding SBIR topics to the following organizations: -National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) -Strategic Capabilities Office -Deputy Chief of Technology Officer for Science and Technology Office -DoD Chief Digital and AI Office -Defense Logistics Agency -United States Special Operations Command -Defense Microelectronic Activity -Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency These SBIR topics included innovative technological and scientific research in the following technology areas: -Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning -Autonomy -Quantum Science -Microelectronics -Cybersecurity -General Warfighting Capabilities -Hypersonics Emerging results from these SBIR topics will be reported in FY 2025.