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Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Design and Integration Engineer

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for a Solid Rocket Motor Design and Integration Engineer to provide mechanical and structural design services for prime contractors on Missile Defense Agency projects. The scope of work involves designing internal grain geometries to optimize propellant loading and utilizing simulation software to predict internal pressure profiles and thrust curves. Selected providers must be proficient in CAD/CAE and propulsion simulation tools, delivering final CAD models and detailed performance simulation reports. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541330, specifically targeting firms with fewer than 500 employees. Due to the nature of the defense work, strict adherence to ITAR and EAR regulations is required, along with CMMC Level 2 certification. The response deadline for this opportunity is December 2, 2026.

General Info

Small business subcontract for rocket motor design services, requiring ITAR and CMMC certification.

Agency

Department of Defense → Missile Defense Agency

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of MDA27BZ02-DV006.

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

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Performance Enhancement of Solid Rocket Motors Applied to Existing Systems

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Timeline

PostedNov 4

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Response DeadlineDec 2

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Response Deadline

12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin 26 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → Missile Defense Agency

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Defense → Missile Defense Agency

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Performs mechanical and structural design for prime contractors on Missile Defense Agency (MDA) SRM projects. Designs internal grain geometries to maximize propellant loading within existing form factors and uses simulation software to predict thrust curves and internal pressure profiles. Requires proficiency in CAD/CAE and propulsion simulation tools. Must be ITAR/EAR compliant with CMMC Level 2. Delivers CAD models and performance simulation reports.

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