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Aerosol-Jet/Inkjet Printed Electronics Fabrication

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract, issued by the United States Navy under the Department of Defense, focuses on the fabrication of conformal antenna prototypes for prime contractors working on Office of Naval Research projects. The scope of work involves the multi-material co-deposition of conductors and dielectrics onto curved carbon-fiber substrates ranging from 70mm to 130mm in diameter. To successfully execute these deliverables, the contractor must utilize aerosol-jet or inkjet printing technologies and ensure all work complies with IPC-2292 standards. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, specifically adhering to SBIR/STTR mandates for companies with fewer than 500 employees. Interested parties must respond by December 2, 2026. The project falls under NAICS code 332813 and requires specialized 3D and curved surface deposition systems to produce the final printed antenna prototypes on composite substrates.

General Info

US Navy subcontract for printing conformal antenna prototypes on curved carbon-fiber substrates.

Agency

Department of Defense → United States Navy

NAICS

332813 - Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DON27TZ02-NV014.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Conformal Printed Antennas for Missile and Weapon Composite Airframes

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Timeline

PostedNov 4

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Response DeadlineDec 2

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Response Deadline

12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin 26 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → United States Navy

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Defense → United States Navy

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Fabricates conformal antenna prototypes for prime contractors on Office of Naval Research projects. Performs multi-material co-deposition of conductors and dielectrics using aerosol-jet or inkjet printing on curved carbon-fiber substrates (70mm to 130mm diameter). Requires 3D/curved surface deposition systems and IPC-2292 standards compliance. Delivers printed antenna prototypes on composite substrates.

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