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Cryogenic and Thermal Management Engineering

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SBIR / STTR

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

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This subcontract opportunity with the U.S. Air Force focuses on providing specialized thermal engineering analysis for high-enthalpy ground testing projects. The selected contractor will be responsible for the thermal modeling and design of vacuum jackets and cryogenic cooling interfaces intended to protect imagers from extreme heat environments. Technical execution requires proficiency in ANSYS or COMSOL to produce detailed thermal analysis reports and cooling system design specifications. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541330, specifically targeting firms with fewer than 500 employees in accordance with SBIR/STTR mandates. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 25, 2026.

General Info

US Air Force thermal engineering subcontract for high-enthalpy testing. Due November 25, 2026.

Agency

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

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DAF27BZ01-NV006.

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

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High Speed, Low Temperature Hyperspectral Imager for High Enthalpy Ground Testing

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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 → U.S. Air Force

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

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Performs specialized thermal engineering analysis for prime contractors on US Air Force high-enthalpy ground testing projects. Conducts thermal modeling and design of cryogenic cooling interfaces and vacuum jackets to protect imagers from high-heat environments using ANSYS or COMSOL. Delivers thermal analysis reports and cooling system design specifications.

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