DOD · Navy Pre-Release SBIR · Phase I
DON27BZ02-NV024

Zero-Retrofit Robotic Ammunition Handling for the MK 45 Mod 4, 5-Inch Gun Magazine

Parent BAA: DoW SBIR 2027 BAA · Release 2
Opens
Dec 2, 2026
Closes
Jan 6, 2027
Deadline
—
Component
Navy
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Technical Point of Contact

Nathan Lambert; Matthew Buckler; Luke Steelman; Dan Simons

During pre-release, until the topic opens on Dec 2, 2026, you may contact the topic author directly with technical questions. After that, questions go through the Topic Q&A on DSIP.

Projected CMMC Level Requirement

Level 2 (Self)

Technology Areas

  • None

Modernization Priorities

  • Human-Machine Interfaces
  • Trusted AI and Autonomy

Keywords

  • humanoid robotics
  • pseudo-humanoid
  • biarmed manipulation
  • quadrupedal robotics
  • MK 45 Mod 4, 5-Inch Gun
  • counter unmanned surface and aerial systems, counter-UxS
  • ammunition magazine
  • ammunition handling
  • heavy-lift robotics
  • zero-retrofit integration
  • drop-in replacement
  • manning reduction
  • confined space navigation
  • kinematic stability
  • dynamic balancing
  • Sea State 5
  • moving platform locomotion
  • hazards of electromagnetic radiation to ordnance, HERO
  • electromagnetic pulse, EMP hardening

Objective Summary

Develop a zero-retrofit robotic prototype capable of identifying, lifting, and loading 70-pound, 5-inch projectiles within the unmodified physical constraints of a DDG 51 class ships’ MK 45 Mod 4 ammunition magazine during Sea State 5 conditions. This effort seeks a human-capable equivalent that matches the agility and operational tempo of a well-trained sailor, successfully removing human crews from the most physically exhausting and hazardous steps of the kill chain.

The full objective, description, Phase I, II and III requirements and evaluation criteria are in the official topic on DSIP.

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