Navy SBIR Transition Program (Navy STP)

Calling all Small Business Innovators! The Department of the Navy (DoN) SBIR/STTR FY26 Release 6 funding opportunity is now in pre-release! This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) features one SBIR Direct to Phase II topic. Awardees may select from Firm Fixed Price and Cost-Plus Fixed Fee contracts in Phase II. The pre-release period is through 22 September and allows for direct communication between small businesses and Technical Points of Contact (TPOCs) to answer technical questions about the topics. The solicitation opens to proposal submission on 23 September and close 21 October at 12:00 p.m. EDT. A Topic Q&A page, available on the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP), allows firms to post technical questions publicly for TPOC response. The Topic Q&A page on DSIP will close to new questions on 7 October. Additional specifications related to the DON FY26 Release 6 funding opportunity, including topics, specific areas of need, and complete instructions on developing and submitting a proposal, are available at https://navysbir.com   About the Department of the Navy SBIR/STTR Programs The Department of the Navy Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs provide opportunities for domestic small businesses and start-ups to deliver solutions to meet naval needs through Federal Research/Research and Development. These competitive merit-based programs advance innovation through three phases with the aim of transitioning the resulting technology to the Fleet and Force and commercializing in private markets. For more information, please visit https://navysbir.com/

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Texas Research Institute-Austin, Inc., in the Spotlight! It’s Sustainment Technologies Week! Texas Research Institute-Austin, Inc., is on a current Navy SBIR Phase II contract to provide innovative new technology to the warfighter! TRI Austin Austin, TX Title: Nondestructive Inspection System for Detection and Characterization of Corrosion under Coatings Overview: Texas Research Institute (TRI) Austin proposes, in coordination with Iowa State Universitys (ISU) Center for Nondestructive Evaluation (CNDE), and AVID R&D to transition the successfully demonstrated technology capable of performing electromagnetic inspections through thick polymer coatings in an underwater environment to an imaging system. The system will be developed through two rounds of prototypes, built into a sealed package, and tested immersed in salt water at temperatures of interest to prove out the detection capabilities when performing inspections underwater. Follow on LinkedIn at: https://lnkd.in/gGvZA6k6 Navy STP will highlight the participating small businesses in this year’s Cohort. These small businesses are on a current US Navy SBIR Phase II contract developing innovative technology to meet a Navy-need. For more information, contact Navy STP at info@navystp.com Follow us on social media: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/ekzVZ3EB ➡️ X: https://x.com/NavySTP 🌎 Visit our website: https://navystp.com/ 💻To learn more about the small businesses participating in Navy STP, visit our Virtual Transition Marketplace (Navy STP VTM) at https://vtm.navyfst.com/. #USNavy #USMC #SBIR #STTR #NavySTP

RedShred in the Spotlight! It’s Sustainment Technologies Week! RedShred is on a current Navy SBIR Phase II contract to provide innovative new technology to the warfighter! Redshred Catonsville, MD Title: ABDREAM: Aircraft Battle Damage Repair: Essential Archive for Maintenance Overview: RedShred proposes to continue development for Aircraft Battle Damage Repair: Essential Archive for Maintenance (ABDREAM), based on data un-siloing, data synchronization, querying documents using Large Language Models (LLMs), supporting data transfer on distributed networks, and supporting data logging with blockchain. The innovation in its design of incorporating artificial intelligence (AI), integration of the RedShred core document processing platform, and the novel use of multiple document analysis software modules will enable the system to connect engineers and maintainers to information from a home station in a virtual suitcase that contains all the necessary data to perform repairs. Follow on LinkedIn at: https://lnkd.in/gvaByaGa Navy STP will highlight the participating small businesses in this year’s Cohort. These small businesses are on a current US Navy SBIR Phase II contract developing innovative technology to meet a Navy-need. For more information, contact Navy STP at info@navystp.com Follow us on social media: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/ekzVZ3EB ➡️ X: https://x.com/NavySTP 🌎 Visit our website: https://navystp.com/ 💻To learn more about the small businesses participating in Navy STP, visit our Virtual Transition Marketplace (Navy STP VTM) at https://vtm.navyfst.com/. #USNavy #USMC #SBIR #STTR #NavySTP

Lynntech, Inc., in the Spotlight! It’s Sustainment Technologies Week! Lynntech, Inc., is on a current Navy SBIR Phase II contract to provide innovative new technology to the warfighter! Lynntech, Inc. College Station, TX Title: Castle-Nut (C-Nut) Overview: Fluidic systems in aerospace applications require reliable and secure fittings to ensure proper sealing and prevent leaks under high pressure conditions. Commercially available fittings face challenges in achieving accurate torque application, lack vibration resistant features, and do not provide visual, tactile, or auditory indication of proper installation. This leads to system failures from improper torquing, post-assembly inspection limitations, and vibration loosening. Lynntech's proposed solution incorporates a torque-limiting feature that provides clear feedback once the fitting nut reaches proper installation torque and eliminates the risk of over-torquing. Follow on LinkedIn at: https://lnkd.in/g-3-74tb Navy STP will highlight the participating small businesses in this year’s Cohort. These small businesses are on a current US Navy SBIR Phase II contract developing innovative technology to meet a Navy-need. For more information, contact Navy STP at info@navystp.com Follow us on social media: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/ekzVZ3EB ➡️ X: https://x.com/NavySTP 🌎 Visit our website: https://navystp.com/ 💻To learn more about the small businesses participating in Navy STP, visit our Virtual Transition Marketplace (Navy STP VTM) at https://vtm.navyfst.com/. #USNavy #USMC #SBIR #STTR #NavySTP

Luna Labs USA, LLC, in the Spotlight! It’s Sustainment Technologies Week! Luna Labs USA, LLC, is on a current Navy SBIR Phase II contract to provide innovative new technology to the warfighter! Luna Labs USA Charlottesville, VA Title: Repairable, Erosion Resistance Nanocoatings for Extreme Environments Overview: Air Cushion Vehicles (ACVs) generate substantial airflow over composite components and surfaces. This airflow is prone to saturation with saltwater and sand particulates, resulting in high erosion on the vehicles. An erosion prevention solution that is durable, cost-effective, and requires minimal manpower for installation, maintenance, and repair is needed. Luna Labs developed two polyurethane elastomer coatings that passed testing on UDRIs rain erosion rig. A custom paint stripper was designed to selectively target and remove the polyurethane erosion resistance coating without damaging the underlying composite, enabling the coating to be stripped and recoated as needed for on-site repair. Follow on LinkedIn at: https://lnkd.in/gjz6wRuU Navy STP will highlight the participating small businesses in this year’s Cohort. These small businesses are on a current US Navy SBIR Phase II contract developing innovative technology to meet a Navy-need. For more information, contact Navy STP at info@navystp.com Follow us on social media: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/ekzVZ3EB ➡️ X: https://x.com/NavySTP 🌎 Visit our website: https://navystp.com/ 💻To learn more about the small businesses participating in Navy STP, visit our Virtual Transition Marketplace (Navy STP VTM) at https://vtm.navyfst.com/. #USNavy #USMC #SBIR #STTR #NavySTP

Forge Group, LLC, in the Spotlight! It’s Sustainment Technologies Week! Forge Group, LLC, is on a current Navy SBIR Phase II contract to provide innovative new technology to the warfighter! Forge Group, LLC Herndon, VA Title: Asset Readiness and Monitoring for Operational Resilience (ARMOR) Overview: The Navy collects aircraft maintenance and sensor data from DECKPLATE and HMS and consolidates it within the SDR platform across its fleet, yet the potential of this data remains largely untapped in the realm of predictive maintenance. This data is primarily used for basic monitoring and after-the-fact fault analysis rather than for predictive analytics. Forge proposes the development of ARMOR for the Navy. By leveraging real-time data and analytics, predictive maintenance allows for the early detection of potential equipment failures before they occur. This capability ensures that repairs can be scheduled at optimal times without disrupting critical missions. Follow on LinkedIn at: https://lnkd.in/gqUe9dNT Navy STP will highlight the participating small businesses in this year’s Cohort. These small businesses are on a current US Navy SBIR Phase II contract developing innovative technology to meet a Navy-need. For more information, contact Navy STP at info@navystp.com Follow us on social media: ➡️ LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/ekzVZ3EB ➡️ X: https://x.com/NavySTP 🌎 Visit our website: https://navystp.com/ 💻To learn more about the small businesses participating in Navy STP, visit our Virtual Transition Marketplace (Navy STP VTM) at https://vtm.navyfst.com/. #USNavy #USMC #SBIR #STTR #NavySTP