Low SWaP, 2-micron Fiber Amplifiers

Solicitation DAF27BZ01-DV010 is a direct-to-phase-II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) opportunity issued by the U.S. Air Force under the Department of War. The project focuses on the development of Low SWaP, 2-micron Fiber Amplifiers. This is a total small business set-aside, requiring that the proposing entity be organized for profit in the United States, be more than 50 percent owned by U.S. citizens or permanent residents, and have no more than 500 employees. Proposals must be submitted via the DSIP portal by November 25, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET. The award process is based on a Broad Agency Announcement where proposals are evaluated independently on technical capability, technical value, and the merit of the approach in achieving the topic objectives. Successful bidders must comply with strict registration requirements, including SAM registration and SBA Company Registry verification. Key personnel must be listed with dedicated labor hours, and the principal investigator's primary employment must be with the proposing small business. The contract incorporates specific regulatory requirements, including CMMC compliance for safeguarding federal contract information and adherence to the Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. Performance for Phase II is generally expected to span 24 months, with the government maintaining inspection and evaluation authority throughout the effort.