About the SPARTN Program
Powered by SBIR. Backed by AAL.
SPARTN unites Army SBIR funding and AAL's business model to create a program that moves — and pays — at the speed of business. By blending government and industry best practices we introduce a whole-of-Army approach to innovation.
Download the InfosheetHow We Do It
Problems released through SPARTN are tied to the Army's needs and to other focused modernization efforts.
We provide industry the ability to connect with Army stakeholders and end users (Soldiers) for deeper insight into the problem.
We have a deliverable-based funding approach that helps companies have stable financial footing through the technology development process.
Acquisition teams are included early with the goal of easing transition and building new tech into recurring budgets.
How We Do It
Problems released through SPARTN are tied to the Army's needs and to other focused modernization efforts.
We provide industry the ability to connect with Army stakeholders and end users (Soldiers) for deeper insight into the problem.
We have a deliverable-based funding approach that helps companies have stable financial footing through the technology development process.
Acquisition teams are included early with the goal of easing transition and building new tech into recurring budgets.
Open Opportunities
C-sUAS Layered Protection System // W911NF-25-S-CsUAS
AAL is interested in technologies to protect armored vehicles (e.g. M1 Abrams and Bradley fighting vehicles) from sUAS threats. This capability should be cost effective and easily deployable without opening armored vehicle hatches.
Applications Close July, 6 at 11:59AM CDT
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Predict, Optimize, Recommend, and Track for Adaptive Logistics // #A254-045
We're looking for solutions that provide Army commanders with a comprehensive logistics awareness and decision-making tool that includes real-time tracking, predictive analysis, and suggested Courses of Action (COAs).
Applications Open June 25
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