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Advanced Power Source Prototype Fabrication

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline11/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The Advanced Power Source Prototype Fabrication is a subcontract opportunity with the U.S. Air Force under the Department of Defense. The project focuses on the fabrication of physical housings, casings, and integrated circuitry for Advanced Reserve Power Source Technologies. Required services include precision machining, 3D printing of specialized housings, and PCB assembly for power management systems, all utilizing aerospace-grade materials and adhering to strict tolerances to deliver physical prototype assemblies or components. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, restricted to firms with fewer than 500 employees. It falls under NAICS code 332710. The solicitation was posted on October 28, 2026, with a response deadline of November 25, 2026.

General Info

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

NAICS

332710 - Machine Shops

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DAF27BZ01-DV013.

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

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Advanced Reserve Power Source Technologies

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Timeline

PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineNov 25

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

11/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 28 days

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

Office AddressN/A

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

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Fabricates physical housing, casings, or integrated circuitry for prime contractors on U.S. Air Force Advanced Reserve Power Source Technologies projects. Performs precision machining, 3D printing of specialized housings, and PCB assembly for power management systems using aerospace-grade materials and strict tolerances. Delivers physical prototype assemblies or components.

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