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OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Trusted AI and Autonomy; Microelectronics; Integrated Sensing and Cyber; Advanced Computing and Software The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Sustainment The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual us ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Integrated Sensing and Cyber The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which ...

Communication is paramount for first responders (firefighters, EMS, and law enforcement) to ensure effective mission response, coordination of resources, and ensure officer/agent safety during emergency operations. First responders, including officers of DHS Components (Customers and Border Protection, Federal Protective Service, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, US Coast Guard, US Secret Servi ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Materials; Biotechnology OBJECTIVE: Develop a soft robot capable of untethered, autonomous locomotion within granular media in shallow sea-floor environments. DESCRIPTION: Expeditionary forces often work within the littoral environment, to include manipulation of soft, murky, and complex seabed. It is common for these seabed environments to ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Directed Energy (DE) OBJECTIVE: Develop and demonstrate a self-cleaning Smart Exhaust Waste Heat Recovery Unit (SEWHRU) for internal combustion engines flue gas ranging in temperature from 500 to 1200 °F, for use in electric generation and/or heating and cooling processes. DESCRIPTION: A typical diesel engine attains approximately 42% brake thermal ...

The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of NIDILRR's SBIR program is to improve the lives ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Microelectronics OBJECTIVE: Develop a man-portable Battery Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) tool for assessing health status and remaining useful battery life of Silver-Oxide/Zinc (AgO/Zn) batteries to provide a cost savings while increasing safety and readiness. DESCRIPTION: AgO/Zn battery cells are safe for use onboard submarines an ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Materials OBJECTIVE: Develop testing equipment for the shipboard environment to enable proof testing of field-expedient parts fabricated in the shipboard environment. DESCRIPTION: Navy ship platforms are currently outfitted with varying capability for on-board machining, repairs, and fabrication, to include additive manufacturing (AM). With ...

OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Integrated Sensing and Cyber; Trusted AI and Autonomy The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 ...