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Resilient Spacecraft Materials and Coatings

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Federal

Response Deadline03/25/2030, 12:00:00 AM MDT

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This contract, titled "Resilient Spacecraft Materials and Coatings," focuses on the research and prototyping of advanced materials designed to enhance thermal protection, radiation shielding, and debris resistance for spacecraft operating in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO). The effort is aimed at developing innovative solutions to improve the durability and performance of spacecraft exposed to the harsh conditions of space. The contract is a subcontract under the Department of Defense, specifically managed by the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), with an emphasis on chemical manufacturing and materials science as indicated by the NAICS code 325998. The solicitation was posted in May 2026, and the deadline for responses is March 25, 2030, allowing for an extensive development timeline. Although there is no specified type of set-aside or designated organization type for applicants, the project's strategic focus is clear in its intent to push the boundaries of material science for space applications. Performance location details and points of contact were not provided, underscoring the broad scope and potentially collaborative nature of this subcontract opportunity within the Department of Defense framework.

General Info

Research and prototype advanced spacecraft materials improving thermal, radiation protection, and debris resistance for LEO and GEO.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk

NAICS

325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing

Place of Performance

NM

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA9453-19-S-0002.

The full solicitation package (10 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Space Technology Advanced Research (STAR)

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Timeline

PostedMay 18

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Response DeadlineMar 25

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

03/25/2030, 12:00:00 AM MDTin over 3 years

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9453 Afrl Rvk

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Research and prototype advanced materials for thermal protection, radiation shielding, and debris resistance in LEO and GEO orbits.

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