DoD SBIR 2025.4 Opportunity Matrix Analysis Date: July 14, 2025
CRITICAL DEADLINES - JULY 23, 2025:
| Topic ID | Title | Component | Logistics | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A254-044 | Long-Range Joint Precision Airdrop System (LR-JPADS) | Army | YES | $2M Direct Phase II | Contested logistics delivery |
| A254-045 | Predict, Optimize, Recommend, Track (PORTAL) | Army | YES | $250K | AI supply chain platform |
| A254-040 | Multi Fuel Platoon Power Generator | Army | YES | $250K | Reduces fuel resupply |
| A254-042 | Autonomous Legged Robotic Systems in Mud | Army | No | $250K | Mobility research |
| A254-043 | Additive Manufacturing for Circuitry | Army | YES | $250K | Electronics supply chain |
| DTRA254-001 | Blast Injury Simulation in Armored Vehicles | DTRA | No | $250K | ITAR Restricted |
| DTRA254-002 | Cognitive Mapping for Counter-WMD Operations | DTRA | No | $250K | ITAR Restricted |
| DTRA254-003 | Droppable Chemical Warfare Agent Sensor | DTRA | No | $250K | ITAR Restricted |
| DTRA254-004 | Wave Relay API Integration | DTRA | No | $250K | ITAR Restricted |
| O254-007 | Photonic Integrated NV Center Magnetometers | OSD | No | $314K | Quantum sensors |
| O254-009 | Faraday Optical Isolator | OSD | No | $314K | Photonics |
| O254-D04 | VCSELs for Quantum Sensors | OSD | No | $250K | Quantum technology |
| O254-D05 | Multi-channel Amplification for Quantum/DE | OSD | No | $250K | ITAR Restricted |
| O254-D06 | Mode-Locked Lasers on Chip | OSD | No | $250K | Quantum applications |
| O254-D08 | Integrated Low Noise Laser for Barium Qubits | OSD | No | $250K | Quantum computing |
| SOCOM254-P005 | Cyber-threat Emulation (SPICE) | SOCOM | No | $250K | ITAR Restricted |
| SOCOM254-P006 | Visual Augmentation Systems (VAS) | SOCOM | No | $250K | ITAR Restricted |
CURRENTLY OPEN - AUGUST DEADLINES:
| Topic ID | Title | Component | Deadline | Logistics | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A254-016 | Wastewater Treatment Operations | Army | Aug 20 | No | $250K |
| A254-017 | Bridge Health Monitoring System | Army | Aug 20 | YES | $250K |
| A254-018 | AI Techniques (NATIVE) | Army | Aug 20 | No | $250K |
| A254-019 | Generative AI Enabled Tactical Network | Army | Aug 20 | YES | $250K |
| A254-020 | AI for Combat Vehicle Driving | Army | Aug 20 | No | $250K (xTech Only) |
| A254-021 | Ruggedized Driving Sensors | Army | Aug 20 | No | $250K (xTech Only) |
| A254-022 | AI Source Selection for Contracts | Army | Aug 20 | YES | $250K (xTech Only) |
| A254-023 | AI Enabled Portfolio Management | Army | Aug 20 | YES | $250K |
| AFX255-PCSO1 | AFWERX Open Topic (Air Force) | USAF | Aug 5 | Variable | $250K |
| AFX255-PCSO2 | SpaceWERX Open Topic (Space Force) | USAF | Aug 5 | Variable | $250K |
PRE-RELEASE - OPENING JULY 23, CLOSING AUGUST 20:
| Topic ID | Title | Component | Logistics | Expected Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF254-01001 | Autonomous Space Cargo Network (ASCN) | Space Force | YES | Multi-million |
| SF254-01002 | Project SpaceKnight: AI Logistics Wargaming | Space Force | YES | TBD |
| SF254-01003 | Project AXIS 54: Technology Prioritization | Space Force | YES | TBD |
| SF254-01004 | Quantum Space Logistics Optimization | Space Force | YES | TBD |
| SF254-01005 | Affordable Thermal Protection (ARMREST) | Space Force | YES | TBD |
| SF254-01006 | Low-Cost Space Separation System | Space Force | YES | TBD |
| SF254-D1001 | Project ASTROPAC: Cargo Configuration | Space Force | YES | TBD |
| SF254-D1002 | Project KARMEN: Spacelift Cargo Testing | Space Force | YES | TBD |
| SF254-D1003 | Virtual Space Cargo Deployment | Space Force | YES | TBD |
| SF254-D1004 | Autonomous Material Handling Equipment | Space Force | YES | TBD |
| SF254-D1005 | Affordable Release Mechanism (ARM) | Space Force | YES | TBD |
| SF254-D1006 | High-Velocity Atmospheric Transit Detection | Space Force | No | TBD |
| A254-046 | Underwater Sensing in Surf Zone | Army | No | $250K |
| A254-047 | Photonic Crystal Surface-Emitting Lasers | Army | No | $250K |
FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES:
| Topic ID | Title | Component | Timeline | Logistics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A254-P026 | xTechPacific Open Topic | Army | Nov 12 - Dec 17 | Variable |
| A254-P030 | xTechOverwatch Open Topic | Army | Nov 18 - Dec 11 | Variable (Winners Only) |
| A254-P039 | xTechSearch 9 Finalist Competition | Army | Oct 6 - Oct 24 | Variable (Winners Only) |
SUMMARY:
KEY INSIGHT: Space Force is making unprecedented investment in space logistics capabilities with nearly all new topics focused on contested supply chain operations.