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DAF26BX06-DV026SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline10/07/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air ForceView Agency

NAICS

336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

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DoW 2026 SBIR Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

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Timeline

PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 23

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 7

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/07/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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

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OfficeUSA

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

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