The purpose of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program is to strengthen the role of innovative Small Business Concerns (SBCs) in federally-funded research or research and development (R/R&D). The Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program stimulates a partnership of ideas and technologies between innovative SBCs and non-profit Research Institutions. By providing awards to SBCs for cooperative R/R&D efforts with Research Institutions, the SBIR and STTR programs assist the U.S. small business and research communities by supporting the commercialization of innovative technologies. The SBIR/STTR programs employ a phased process:

Phase I: 

Conduct a feasibility study to assess what is in the art of the possible that satisfies the requirements specified in the above paragraphs entitled “Objective” and “Description.” The objective of this USSOCOM Phase I SBIR effort is to conduct and document the results of a thorough feasibility study (“Technology Readiness Level 3”) to investigate what is in the art of the possible within the given trade space that will satisfy a needed technology. The feasibility study should investigate all options that meet or exceed the minimum performance parameters specified in this write up. It should also address the risks and potential payoffs of the innovative technology options that are investigated and recommend the option that best achieves the objective of this technology pursuit. The funds obligated on the resulting Phase I SBIR contracts are to be used for the sole purpose of conducting a thorough feasibility study using scientific experiments and laboratory studies as necessary. Operational prototypes will not be developed with USSOCOM SBIR funds during Phase I feasibility studies. Operational prototypes developed with other than SBIR funds that are provided at the end of Phase I feasibility studies will not be considered in deciding what firm(s) will be selected for Phase II.

Phase II: 

Develop, install, and demonstrate prototype systems determined to be the most feasible solution during the Phase I feasibility study on a Down Range Cross Wind Sensing.

Phase III Dual Use Applications: 

The Down Range Cross Wind sensing device developed under this effort has applications both in military engagements and civilian long-range sport shooting & hunting.

STTR Process Timeline
April 02, 2025: Topic issued for pre-release
April 23, 2025: USSOCOM begins accepting proposals via DSIP
May 07, 2025: DSIP Topic Q&A closes to new questions at 12:00 p.m. ET
May 21, 2025: Deadline for receipt of proposals no later than 12:00 p.m. ET

Special Area of Interest
SOCOM25D-004: Down Range Crosswind Sensing (DR-CWS)

References:

R&D 100 Entry: Precision Optical Wind System: Video 

1. Review Topic Instructions: Click Here to Review
2. Review the transcript from the 16 April Virtual Q&A Telecon: Click Here to Review Transcript
3. Submit your proposal: Click Here to Submit