SWIFT ENGINEERING INC. — Department of Defense SBIR Phase I: AF171-124

SWIFT ENGINEERING INC. — SBIR Phase I award from Department of Defense.

Phase I SBIR feasibility signal

  • Phase I awards fund proof-of-concept work. For capture teams, they mark early interest from Department of Defense in a technical approach.
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  • Obligated amount $149,951. Cross-check similar awards in the same agency and technology tags for going-rate context.
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Amount
$149,951
Agency
Department of Defense · Air Force
Program / Phase
SBIR · Phase I
Topic
AF171-124
Solicitation
2017.1
NAICS
Place of performance
CA
Period
2017-08-08 → 2018-05-18

Description

Current military UAV capabilities are limited to 40 hours endurance. This poses a logistical challenge to maintaining a persistent presence over a target. In addition, limited endurance requires the use of multiple aircraft and teams of pilots and support