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High-Temperature/High-Pressure Wind Tunnel Component Fabrication

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline10/21/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract, issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the Department of Defense, involves the fabrication of specialized wind tunnel components for prime contractors working on hypersonic projects. The scope of work focuses on the precision machining of nozzle throats and reservoirs using high-performance superalloys such as Inconel, as well as the integration of sensor ports and optical windows made from sapphire or diamond. All delivered hardware and modified wind tunnel sections must be engineered to withstand extreme hypersonic thermal and pressure loads. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332710, specifically targeting firms with fewer than 500 employees. Due to the nature of the defense-related hardware, strict adherence to ITAR and EAR compliance is required. The solicitation was posted on September 2, 2026, with a response deadline of October 21, 2026.

General Info

DARPA small business subcontract for precision machining hypersonic wind tunnel components.

Agency

Department of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

NAICS

332710 - Machine Shops

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DPA26TZ06-DV006.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Localization, Characterization, and Modeling of Freestream Disturbances in Hypersonic Wind Tunnels

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PostedSep 2

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Response DeadlineOct 21

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10/21/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 10 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency

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Fabricates specialized wind tunnel components for prime contractors on DARPA hypersonic projects. Performs precision machining of nozzle throats and reservoirs, integrating sensor ports and optical windows using superalloys like Inconel and sapphire or diamond windows. Components must withstand hypersonic thermal and pressure loads. Requires ITAR/EAR compliance for defense-related hardware. Delivers fabricated hardware and modified wind tunnel sections.

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