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C-UAS Hardware Prototyping and Fabrication

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SBIR / STTR

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

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The C-UAS Hardware Prototyping and Fabrication subcontract is issued by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to support Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems SBIR projects. The selected contractor will be responsible for the fabrication of specialized hardware components and airframe parts for prime contractors, utilizing precision machining, housing assembly, and 3D printing with aerospace-grade materials based on provided engineering designs. All deliverables must consist of physical hardware components and prototype assemblies. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 336413, specifically mandated for SBIR/STTR participants with fewer than 500 employees. Contractors must ensure full compliance with the Buy American Act. The response deadline for this requirement is November 25, 2026.

General Info

OSD subcontract for C-UAS hardware prototyping and fabrication for small businesses by 11/25/2026.

Agency

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

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of OSW27BZ01-NV001.

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

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Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Rapid Maturation

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Timeline

PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineNov 25

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

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

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

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Full Description

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Fabricates specialized hardware components and airframe parts for prime contractors on OSD Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) SBIR projects. Performs precision machining, 3D printing of aerospace-grade materials, and housing assembly per engineering designs. Must comply with Buy American Act requirements. Delivers physical hardware components and prototype assemblies.

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