Fire Resistant Joiner Bulkhead

Solicitation DON27BZ01-NV002 is a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunity issued by the U.S. Navy under the Department of Defense for the development of Fire Resistant Joiner Bulkheads. This total small business set-aside is open to Small Business Concerns (SBCs), including HUBZone certified entities, who must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the SBA Company Registry. Proposals must be submitted through the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) by November 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET. The award process is competitive, focusing on the merit of the technical approach and technical capability, subject to a Foreign Risk Evaluation to mitigate national security risks. The Phase I period of performance typically spans six to twelve months, with a subsequent Phase II generally lasting 24 months. Potential contract vehicles include Firm-Fixed-Price, Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee, or Other Transaction (OT) agreements. Key compliance requirements include adherence to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for safeguarding controlled unclassified information and compliance with the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. Technical proposals must follow strict formatting guidelines, including a 10-point minimum font and submission as a single PDF. Payment and invoicing are managed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).