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Specialized Chemical Engineering Consulting

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SBIR / STTR

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

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This Specialized Chemical Engineering Consulting subcontract supports U.S. Air Force preceramic polymer projects by transitioning production from lab-scale to industrial levels for prime contractors. The scope of work involves performing process scale-up analysis, developing Process Flow Diagrams and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, and conducting mass and energy balances utilizing simulation software such as Aspen Plus. The final deliverables include a comprehensive scale-up report and a detailed production process design package. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541330, specifically mandated for SBIR/STTR firms with fewer than 500 employees. A Professional Engineer license is a mandatory requirement for the performing party. Interested parties must respond by November 25, 2026.

General Info

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DAF27BZ01-DV009.

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

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US Production of Ultra-High Temperature Ceramic-Yielding Preceramic Polymers

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Timeline

PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineNov 25

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

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

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

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Organization / AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

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Performs process scale-up analysis to move production from lab-scale to industrial production for prime contractors on US Air Force preceramic polymer projects. Develops PFDs, P&IDs, and performs mass and energy balances using simulation software like Aspen Plus. Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Delivers scale-up report and production process design package.

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