Small Business Innovative Research

Abstract

This project explores innovative concepts pursuant to Public Law 106-554 (Small Business Reauthorization Act of 2000) and Public Law 107-50 (Small Business Technology Transfer Program Reauthorization Act of 2001), which mandates a two-phase competition for small businesses with innovative technology that can be commercialized. The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs will develop new dual-use technology for possible future Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Ballistic Missile Defense Systems (BMDS) needs. Dual-use means that the technology will be judged on the potential for future private sector investment both as a vehicle for reducing development time and cost, unit costs of new MDA BMDS technology, and as a route to national economic growth through new commercial products. MDA will conduct the competition, award, and manage the contracts. The Missile Defense Agency`s SBIR/STTR investments are divided into 14 Research Areas from 5 MDA Elements: -Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD): A hybrid program office (MDA/Navy) that builds BMD Capability for use in multi-mission ships and in Aegis Ashore. -Command, Control, Communication, Computer Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR): Defines, develops and deploys an integrated Sensor and Command and Control (C2) capability for Missile Defense -Program and Integration: Supervises the Acquisition Category ID ACAT 1D Ballistic Missile Defense System Program portfolio including element design, development, system integration, and test. -Test: Characterizes ballistic missile defense capability and supports fielding of an integrated and effective capability to the Warfighter. -Advanced Technology: Develops cost and operationally effective capability; explores and develops technology to counter future threats.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2015
Source ID
MD45_0605502C_6_0400_PB_2015

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Fields of Study

  • Computer science

Readers

  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) EDI Research and Innovation.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control

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