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Advanced Material Characterization Services

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline10/07/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Advanced Material Characterization Services subcontract supports prime contractors on Office of the Secretary of Defense projects by providing specialized analytical testing of 2D polymer films. The primary objective is to verify the orientation and scalability of these films through the use of Scanning Electron Microscopy, Atomic Force Microscopy, and X-Ray Diffraction to analyze film morphology. The successful provider will deliver comprehensive analytical data sets, imaging reports, and structural verification documents. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541380, specifically adhering to SBIR/STTR mandates for companies with fewer than 500 employees. The solicitation was posted on September 23, 2026, with a response deadline of October 7, 2026.

General Info

Small business subcontract for analytical testing of 2D polymer films for OSD projects.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → Office of the Secretary of DefenseView Agency

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of OSW26TZ06-NV007.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Scalable Processing of Large Area, Oriented 2-Dimensional Polymer Films

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Timeline

PostedSep 23

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Response DeadlineOct 7

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10/07/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 13 days

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

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U.S. Department of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

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Performs analytical testing for prime contractors on Office of the Secretary of Defense projects to verify orientation and scalability of 2D polymer films. Utilizes SEM (Scanning Electron Microscopy), AFM (Atomic Force Microscopy), and XRD (X-Ray Diffraction) to analyze film morphology. Delivers analytical data sets, imaging reports, and structural verification documents.

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