Name | Type | Posted | Actions |
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SOFWERX Link | LINK | May 14, 2026 |
Distributed Micro Sensors CE
Contact and place of performance
Juanita Bell
FL 33605
USA
Request to Attend NLT 28 May 2026 11:59 PM ET U.S. Persons Only Purpose SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM Program Executive Office (PEO) SOF Warrior, will host a series of events to address the challenges faced by operating forces in detecting diverse threats in forward conflict zones Background/Synopsis Operating forces face a range of complex threats on the modern battlefield from toxic environmental haz...
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This event aims to identify suites of low-cost, disposable, threat-agnostic micro-sensors capable of targeting seismic, toxic, and signal hazards which can be quickly deployed to potentially form wireless mesh networks. Advancing these solutions will enable timely, informed tactical decisions and enhance operational effectiveness and survivability on the battlefield.
Other Areas of Interest
Power supply for extended duration (up to 30 days)
Acoustic sensing
Communications and waveform propagation
Novel employment/deployment strategies and techniques
Novel sensor degradation (drop and forget, self-destroying)
Automation for sensor triggering
Why You Should Participate
USSOCOM seeks to enter into non-FAR or FAR-based agreements with Industry, Academic, and National Lab partners whose solutions are favorably evaluated by Special Operations Forces Acquisition, Technology and Logistics (SOF AT&L), Special Operations Forces Warriors (SW). As such, the follow-on Assessment Event (AE) is considered competitive and solutions will be evaluated independently of one another primarily for technical merit. This serves dually as notification of the intent to research the feasibility of an agreement under 10 U.S. Code, Section 4022 and/or Section 4022(f), and as notice of pre-solicitation activities IAW FAR 5.204.
Event Timeline
Phase 1 - 24 June 2026 Collaboration Event (CE): SOFWERX will host the Collaboration Event (CE) with Industry, Academic, and Laboratory partners focused on Distributed Micro Sensors needs. During this event, Warfighters will interact with potential solution offerors and further communicate operational needs. Participation in this event is not mandatory, however, it is designed to provide insights to ensure potential offerors fully understand the problem set(s) and to increase the likelihood of matching their technologies with Warfighter needs. This CE is also an opportunity for attendees to meet and form partnerships that may provide a more comprehensive solution. If you do not wish to participate in the CE, you are free to submit your technology on/around 27 July for the AE. Request to attend the CE below,NLT 28 May. Favorably evaluated requests will receive an invitation to attend the event on/around 03 June.
Tentative Agenda
All times listed are in ET
8:00 – 8:20: Participants arrive at SOFWERX
8:20 – 8:25: SOFWERX Welcome
8:25 – 8:45: Stakeholder Overview & Problem Set
8:45 – 9:45: Current Limitations Breakout
9:45 – 10:00: Break
10:00 – 11:00: Ways to Overcome Limitations Breakout
11:00 – 12:00: Lunch (on your own)
12:00 – 2:30: Problem Statement Development
2:30 – 2:45: Break
2:45 – 3:45: Problem Statement Briefs
3:45 – 4:30: Voting
4:30 – 5:00: Path Forward
Note: Agenda is subject to change
This event will be held in person at SOFWERX and will have a virtual component.
Phase 2 - 27 July 2026 to 28 August 2026 Submissions to the Assessment Event (AE) Open: Interested respondents who could potentially provide solutions that meet the needs of USSOCOM are encouraged to submit their capability for USSOCOM review. To submit your technology for potential Phase 4 attendance, please review the assessment criteria and follow the submission instructions that will be near the bottom of this webpage on/around 27 July.
Phase 2a - 12 August 2026 Q&A Telecon: Interested offerors may participate in a virtual Q&A session to better understand the PM's specific technology objectives. The telecon will take place on 12 August from 1:00–2:00 PM ET. RSVP form will be available on/around 27 July.
Phase 3 - 31 August 2026 to 15 September 2026 Downselect: USSOCOM will downselect those respondents/submissions they feel have the highest potential to satisfy their technology needs. Favorably evaluated submissions will receive an invitation to attend the AE on/around 16 September.
Phase 4 - 13 October 2026 to 15 October 2026 Assessment Event (AE): During the AE, selected participants will be allotted a one-on-one session with the USSOCOM evaluation panel to pitch, demonstrate, and/or discuss their solutions. The forum will include a Q&A portion and discussions may continue outside of the event. Solution brief presentation guidelines will be outlined in the event invitation and solutions will be assessed according to the criteria in the link provided below. If the USSOCOM evaluation panel favorably evaluates a solution brief, negotiations for Phase 5 may immediately begin.
This event will be held in person at SOFWERX.
Phase 5 - Path Forward: Successfully negotiated awards may fall under any combination of these categories:
NOTE: Awardees may need to be compliant with NIST SP 800-171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Non-Federal Systems and Organizations
How You Can Participate
Government, Industry, Academia, National Labs, and Non-Traditional Attendees
Questions?
For event-related questions, please contact Olivia Larounis [email protected]
U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) Program Executive Office (PEO) SOF Warrior, in collaboration with SOFWERX, is hosting a series of events to identify suites of low-cost, disposable, threat-agnostic micro-sensors. These sensors must be capable of targeting seismic, toxic, and signal hazards and forming wireless mesh networks to enhance the sensory perception and survivability of ground maneuver forces. This initiative supports the Formation-based Layered Protection strategy, which utilizes a converged system of sensors and AI-driven command to detect and track chemical, biological, radiological, and environmental hazards. Specific areas of interest include acoustic sensing, power supplies for durations up to 30 days, and novel sensor degradation or self-destruction techniques.
This research and development effort is identified by solicitation number Micro_Sensors_CE and is classified under NAICS 541715, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology), and PSC AC13, National Defense R&D Services; Department of Defense - Military; Experimental Development. The project schedule begins with a Collaboration Event in Florida on June 24, 2026, for which requests to attend must be submitted by May 29, 2026. Following this event, the submission period for a formal Assessment Event runs from July 27 to August 28, 2026, with a final downselect and one-on-one evaluation panel scheduled for mid-October 2026. One attachment, a SOFWERX link, provides additional event details and submission instructions.
USSOCOM intends to use these competitive events to evaluate technical merit and potentially enter into FAR-based contracts or non-FAR agreements, such as Other Transaction Authority (OTA) for research and prototypes under 10 U.S. Code Section 4022. Successful completion of a prototype may lead to a follow-on production agreement without further competition. Participation is open to industry, academic, and national laboratory partners who are U.S. persons. Juanita Bell serves as the primary agency point of contact, while Olivia Larounis manages event-related inquiries.
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