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Prototype Component Fabrication / Specialized Manufacturing

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline11/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract, titled Prototype Component Fabrication / Specialized Manufacturing, is issued by the Office of the Secretary of Defense for Department of War C-UAS Rapid Maturation projects. The scope of work involves the fabrication of specialized hardware components, sensors, and materials for prime contractors, specifically requiring precision machining, PCB fabrication, 3D printing of specialized housings, and the supply of high-frequency antennas. All deliverables must be manufactured to tight tolerances and provided as physical prototype components. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 332710, specifically mandating SBIR/STTR compliance for firms with fewer than 500 employees. The solicitation was posted on October 28, 2026, with a response deadline of November 25, 2026.

General Info

OSD small business subcontract for prototype hardware and sensor fabrication for C-UAS projects.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

NAICS

332710 - Machine Shops

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of OSW27BZ01-DV002.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Rapid Maturation

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Timeline

PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineNov 25

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Response Deadline

11/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 28 days

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

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Organization / AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

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Fabricates specialized hardware components, sensors, and materials for prime contractors on Department of War C-UAS Rapid Maturation projects. Performs precision machining, PCB fabrication, 3D printing of specialized housings, and supply of high-frequency antennas. Requires ability to manufacture to tight tolerances. Delivers physical prototype components and materials.

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