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OUSD (R&E) MODERNIZATION PRIORITY: Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Information Systems TOPIC OBJECTIVE:  To develop a suite of probe technology and machine learning algorithms which can be used throughout the energetics manufacturing process to reduce cost and increase product consistency. TOPIC DESCRIPTION:  Currently, nitramine energetic materials have unaccep ...

OUSD (R&E) MODERNIZATION PRIORITY: General Warfighting Requirements TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Materials TOPIC OBJECTIVE: The objective of this topic is to develop alternative air handling units or systems to cool the cabin area and/or electronics. TOPIC DESCRIPTION: This topic calls for selected proposer(s) to design a non-refrigerant based low Global Warming Potential (GWP) Hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) ...

OUSD (R&E) MODERNIZATION PRIORITY: Biotechnology TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Sensors; Electronics; Information Systems OBJECTIVE: Develop a solution that monitors relevant physiological markers and can alert divers of predetermined thresholds on risk. This solution includes form factor developments, accurate biomarker readings from sensors, durability for fresh, chlorinated, and salt-water environments ...

OUSD (R&E) MODERNIZATION PRIORITY: Advanced Materials TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Materials OBJECTIVE: Develop a solution to provide the requisite infrastructure for the Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) Soldier Performance Readiness Center (SPRC). This facility has several critical requirements, but key innovation is focused on construction materials and techniques that drive the overall cost ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Materials TOPIC OBJECTIVE: The topic focuses on developing technology that will allow the radiation detection industry to develop and propose low-cost dose rate meters that is significantly smaller and better wearable than those based on current GM-tube. Smaller RADIACs (radiation detectors) will decrease the weight burden of equipment on its users, ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Trusted AI and Autonomy TOPIC OBJECTIVE: The purpose of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)/ Machine Learning (ML) focused Open Topic is to bring potentially valuable small business innovations to the Army and create an opportunity to expand the relevance of the Army SBIR program to firms who do not normally compete for SBIR awards. TOPIC DESCRIPTION: This op ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Computing and Software, Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems and Trusted AI and Autonomy TOPIC OBJECTIVE: To develop, integrate and deploy a technology with a simple intuitive user interface to improve information exchange and the discovery of collaboration opportunities within the Army R&D and Acquisitions communities as well as between the Army ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Combat Casualty Care; Human-Machine Interfaces OBJECTIVE: Develop, demonstrate, and deliver solutions for enhanced female combat trauma mixed reality (MR) training manikin that incorporates open architecture utilizing high fidelity simulations for combat-trauma-related scenarios. DESCRIPTION: A study of the Army’s medical training literature found signif ...

Critical Technical Area(s): Advanced Computing and Software; Integrated Network Systems-of-Systems; Renewable Energy Generation and Storage; Human-machine Interfaces OBJECTIVE: It has been noted that when it comes to conflict, America is often the “away team.” The U.S. is often fighting wars in areas thousands of miles from U.S. shores. This fact creates a “tyranny of distance,” meaning ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Renewable Energy Generation and Storage; Biotechnology TOPIC OBJECTIVE: The goal of this topic is to develop conformable hydrogen storage vessels that can store hydrogen at 700 bar (10,000 psi). TOPIC DESCRIPTION: As the Army moves towards electrifying its vehicle fleet, storing enough energy onboard vehicles to match or exceed their current performance is ...