Navy Catapult — MCSC Track (2nd Phase II)
Supports experienced MCSC companies with mission-specific second-stage contracts driven by customers.
The Navy Catapult program, accessed through Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), provides a second Phase II SBIR contract to small businesses whose technologies align with active MCSC acquisition priorities and have been nominated by an MCSC program manager. Catapult awards range from $1.7 million to $13 million and are structured to extend R&D and accelerate transition to operational use. There i…
Any technology aligned to active MCSC acquisition priorities where a Marine Corps program manager nominates the company. Cross-agency prior Phase II acceptable.
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