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Specialized Chemical Precursor Supply

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SBIR / STTR

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

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This subcontract opportunity with the U.S. Air Force involves the sourcing, purification, and delivery of high-purity chemical precursors, monomers, or catalysts. The selected provider will supply specialized organometallic or silicon-based chemical compounds used in preceramic polymer projects, delivering these raw materials directly to the prime contractor's facility. A critical requirement of the contract is the provision of a Certificate of Analysis to verify that all materials meet strict purity standards. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, limiting eligibility to firms with fewer than 500 employees. Operating under NAICS code 325199, the solicitation was posted on October 28, 2026, with a response deadline of November 25, 2026.

General Info

Agency

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

NAICS

325199 - All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing

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

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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 → U.S. Air Force

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

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Supplies high-purity chemical precursors, monomers, or catalysts for prime contractors on US Air Force preceramic polymer projects. Sources, purifies, and delivers specialized organometallic or silicon-based chemical compounds. Requires provision of Certificate of Analysis (CoA) for purity levels. Delivers chemical raw materials to the prime facility.

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