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Scalable Hard-mask materials with Improved Etch resistance and Low Degradation for Extreme-aspect-Ratio fabrication (SHIELDER)

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DPA26TZ06-DV004SBIR / STTR

Submission Closed10/21/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Scalable Hard-mask materials with Improved Etch resistance and Low Degradation for Extreme-aspect-Ratio fabrication (SHIELDER) solicitation, numbered DPA26TZ06-DV004, is a federal opportunity issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the U.S. Department of Defense. This is a total small business set-aside under the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) program, specifically targeting small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. The solicitation seeks innovative research and development proposals to improve hard-mask materials for extreme-aspect-ratio fabrication. Proposals must be submitted via the DSIP portal by October 21, 2026, and must include a technical volume, cost volume, company commercialization report, and various supporting disclosures. The program generally operates on a 24-month period of performance, with a phased approach to R&D. Awards may be issued as procurement contracts, purchase orders, or Other Transactions, with potential types including Firm-Fixed-Price or Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee. Evaluation is based primarily on technical merit, the qualifications of key investigators and staff, and the potential for government or private sector commercialization. Contractors must comply with strict cybersecurity standards, including the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) and DFARS clause 252.204-7012, to safeguard controlled unclassified information. Additionally, proposing firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the SBA Company Registry.