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Hardware Fabrication & Prototyping Services

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This contract, titled "Hardware Fabrication & Prototyping Services," involves providing precision machining, additive manufacturing, and assembly services to create physical prototypes and test articles based on engineering designs. The services aim to support the development phase by producing accurate and functional hardware components necessary for testing and evaluation. Issued by the Department of the Air Force under the Department of Defense, the subcontract focuses on activities classified under NAICS code 332999. The work will be performed in Dayton, with an emphasis on delivering high-quality, precise fabrication to meet the Air Force's prototyping requirements. Although specific details such as solicitation number and contact points are not provided, the contract underscores the importance of advanced manufacturing capabilities in defense-related research and development projects.

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Precision machining and additive manufacturing for Air Force prototypes, performed in Dayton, supporting defense R&D.

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332999 - All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product ManufacturingView NAICS

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Dayton, OH, USA

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Provide precision machining, additive manufacturing, and assembly services to produce physical prototypes and test articles from engineering designs.

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Very Low-Cost Kinetic Defeat for C-sUAS
Solicitation # DAF26BX04-DP025
The Department of the Air Force is soliciting innovative kinetic counter-unmanned aircraft system solutions under solicitation DAF26BX04-DP025, targeting rapid transition to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Energy Systems division and the Joint Interagency Task Force 401. The focus is on developing highly dispersible, survivable, and scalable interceptors capable of neutralizing Group 1-3 small unmanned aerial systems at a cost under six thousand dollars per engagement while maintaining an effective range of at least eight hundred meters. Systems must be designed for autonomous fire-and-forget operation with no post-launch user input required, and must function reliably in contested, GPS-denied environments. The capability to conduct simultaneous multiple engagements is essential, and integration into existing C-sUAS command and control architectures—including platforms like Medusa—is strongly encouraged. Financial sustainability is a primary driver, aiming to replace expensive interceptors with affordable alternatives to counter mass and swarm tactics effectively. Performance is expected to align with low-collateral operational needs though not mandated, and all proposed solutions must originate from small businesses with fewer than five hundred employees under a total small business set-aside. Proposals are due by July 22, 2026, with a submission window opening on July 1, 2026.
Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing

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NAICS: 541715
SBIR / STTR
Commercial-Derived Insights for Novel Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Tracking (TacSRT) Capabilities
Solicitation # DAF26BZ01-NV506
The contract seeks rapidly deployable, commercially derived sensing and analytic capabilities to enhance tactical surveillance, reconnaissance, and tracking for warfighters, with a focus on achieving operational utility within one year. It targets non-missile-warning space and ground-based systems that deliver real-time, actionable intelligence by leveraging existing commercial infrastructure and services, eliminating the need for new government-developed space hardware. Solutions must span the sensing-to-analysis continuum—covering data collection, phenomenology exploitation, multi-sensor fusion, change detection, activity characterization, and AI/ML-driven analytics—while enabling speed-of-need decision-making in dynamic operational environments. The program emphasizes innovative approaches such as high-cadence environmental monitoring, deep maritime surveillance, space-to-air or space-to-ground tipping and cueing, and the fusion of structured and unstructured data, all designed to produce testable, operator-ready outputs as an initial operational capability. All proposals must be unclassified and align with the Space Force Commercial Space Strategy, prioritizing commercial space-as-a-service models and proven commercial technologies over government-built systems. Stand-alone hardware, software, analytic tools, or integrated workflows are acceptable, provided they do not involve missile warning, kinetic interceptors, satellite buses, or launch vehicles. The effort is a total small business set-aside, restricted to entities with fewer than 500 employees, and is part of a broader initiative to operationalize commercial innovations faster than traditional acquisition cycles allow. The goal is not to generate operational planning products through existing data marketplaces but to introduce novel, unique capabilities that directly address current gaps in tactical awareness and responsiveness. Proposals are due by July 22, 2026, under solicitation number DAF26BZ01-NV506, issued by the United States Air Force under the Department of Defense.
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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NAICS: 541713
Federal
STATE OF THE ART (SOTA) MICROELECTRONICS (ME) ADOPTION BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT (BAA) FULL TEXT GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENT
Solicitation # 26S1358
The U.S. Department of the Air Force, through SAF/AQC, is issuing a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) numbered 26-S-1358 to advance the adoption of state-of-the-art microelectronics across national security missions. This BAA does not solicit proposals directly but serves as an umbrella framework for future Topic Calls published on SAM.gov and the Classified IC-ARC, which will define specific technical requirements, submission deadlines, and evaluation criteria. The initiative focuses on accelerating the development and integration of trusted, assured microelectronics technologies, particularly those leveraging Intel 18A process nodes and advanced packaging via Secure Enclave, to ensure enduring technological superiority. Five key mission areas are highlighted: advanced secure microelectronics design and production; next-generation assembly, packaging, and test; novel microelectronics for disruptive capabilities; advanced test, validation, and mission qualification; and building an accessible, affordable, and sustainable domestic microelectronics ecosystem. Topics range from AI/ML architectures and radiation-hardened designs to chiplet-based systems, secure test methodologies, edge computing, RF electronics, PNT resilience, digital twins, and open-standard chiplet libraries. Proposals or White Papers may only be submitted in response to individual Topic Calls, which may be either closed (with fixed deadlines) or open (accepting submissions continuously during a defined window), and may follow one-step or two-step processes. Awards, if made, will take the form of procurement contracts or Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) for prototyping, follow-on production, or experimental purposes, with eligibility open to small businesses, traditional and non-traditional defense contractors, and research institutions. OTA awards require resource-sharing commitments and participation by nontraditional contractors, small businesses, or third-party funding. Proposals must not include classified information unless explicitly directed by a classified Topic Call, which may require SECRET or higher clearances and approved secure facilities. Data rights are anticipated to include Government Purpose Rights for technical data and software, with specific terms negotiated per call. All submissions must reference the BAA number 26-S-1358 and be aligned with the specified Areas of Interest in each Topic Call. Interested parties must actively monitor SAM.gov and IC-ARC for updates, as Topic Calls may be issued throughout the BAA’s open period—initially one year, extendable annually—and any associated costs for proposal development are considered indirect, not chargeable to resulting contracts.
Research and Development in Nanotechnology

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NAICS: 541715
Federal
Foundational Technologies Directorate (RE) Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA)
Solicitation # FA2394-24-R-B003
The Air Force Research Laboratory’s Foundational Technologies Directorate (RE) is executing a Multiple Authority Announcement (MAA) under solicitation FA2394-24-R-B003 to establish a flexible contracting mechanism for advancing science and technology from basic research through technology maturation and transition. The effort is centered in Dayton, Ohio, and is designed to support a broad spectrum of technical objectives including aerospace systems, energy efficiency, and digital engineering. Proposals must be submitted in two distinct volumes—Technical/Management and Cost/Business—with the Technical/Management volume requiring a detailed Statement of Work that aligns with the Statement of Objectives and is eligible for direct contract incorporation. Submission is required electronically via Grants.gov, though the solicitation accommodates PDFs for signed certifications. Proposals must remain valid for 180 days, adhere to strict formatting guidelines (10-point Arial, double-spaced, 1-inch margins), and comply with detailed page limits that vary per solicitation, with the SOW treated separately from page counts. Offerors must include resumes and other supporting documentation, though these are not counted against the main limit. The evaluation process prioritizes Technical Approach as the most significant factor, assessing innovation, understanding of scope, risk mitigation, and potential for transition to operational use, followed by Cost/Price realism. The award will be made using a trade-off approach, not LPTA, emphasizing scientific and technical excellence with funding availability as a final determinant. Contractual compliance mandates full adherence to data rights regulations under DFARS 252.227-7013, 7014, and 7017, requiring clear identification of technical data developed with private funds and restrictions on use, release, or disclosure. Offerors must also certify their UEI and CAGE code via SAM.gov, declare size status and socioeconomic classifications, disclose foreign ownership, and comply with NDAA FY2021 Section 223(a) requirements by revealing key personnel funding and external commitments. Special provisions include stringent export control adherence under ITAR and EAR with DD Form 2345 compliance, organizational conflict of interest mitigation through personnel disclosures and Associate Contractor Agreements, and potential compliance with subcontracting plans under FAR 19.7. Payment, accounting, and contracting officer contact details are solicitation-specific and not standardized. Packaging, marking, and bar-coding standards are not prescribed, but restrictive, classification, and export control markings are required per DD Form 254 and
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

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NAICS: 541611
Federal
Technology Transition & Commercialization PlanningThis contract focuses on supporting the transition of research outcomes into practical operational or commercial applications by providing comprehensive transition planning, engaging relevant stakeholders, and conducting pathway analysis. The work involves leveraging mechanisms such as Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR), Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA), or Other Transaction (OT) agreements to facilitate the movement of technology from research to real-world use. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 541611, which pertains to administrative management and general management consulting services. Issued by the Department of the Air Force under the Department of Defense, this subcontract targets activities based in Dayton. While specific set-aside designations or organization types are not specified, the contract plays a critical role in bridging the gap between research and deployment by ensuring effective planning and coordination among stakeholders. The effort is aligned with enhancing the practical implementation of innovations arising from government-funded research programs.
Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

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