Description: The Department of War is soliciting Phase I STTR research and development proposals under the topic Bio-Inspired Underwater Teams, focused on bio-inspired underwater systems and team coordination. The STTR BAA is an acquisition solicitation that allows negotiated procurement contracts, purchase orders, or Other Transactions for defense-related research, with proposals submitted through DSIP rather than a grant-only mechanism. It was pre-released September 2, 2026, opens September 23, 2026, and closes October 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET.
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Provide diving services for underwater maintenance, investigations and repairs at multiple DEP facilities.
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