SBIR DON26BZ02-NV050 (Navy): Low-Cost Bottoming Seabed Nodes for Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) Support
U.S. Department of Defense — Navy
Who can apply
Small Business. Startup
About this opportunity
Navy SBIR topic — under DoW SBIR 2026 BAA (Solicitation 26.BZ, Release 2) — Accepting submissions 2026-05-27 to 2026-06-24. Objective: Develop modular, low-cost, high endurance seabed nodes to support integration of diverse subsea payloads. Description: The Navy is seeking low-cost, modular seabed nodes with standardized mechanical, electrical, and data interfaces to accommodate diverse payload options, including acoustic communications modems, undersea sensors, navigation, and data transfer and storage. The commercial market lacks seabed nodes appropriate for Navy use. The nodes should be capable of operating independently or operating as part of a larger node network and support interoperability with other underwater acoustic platforms, networks, and a wide range of underwater vehicles. ...