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Specialized Phosphor/Luminescent Material Supplier

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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 supply of high-purity luminescent materials and specialized coatings for hypersonic ground test facility projects. The selected supplier will manufacture rare-earth phosphors or ceramic-based materials utilizing vacuum furnaces designed to withstand extreme temperature and pressure environments. Deliverables include physical material samples and detailed technical specification sheets. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 325998, specifically targeting firms with fewer than 500 employees. Strict adherence to Buy American and ITAR/EAR regulations is required. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 25, 2026.

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Agency

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

NAICS

325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DAF27BZ01-NV005.

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

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Luminescence-Based Surface Measurement Technique for Simultaneous Pressure and Temperature Measurements within Non-Oxygen Based Hypersonic Ground Test Facilities

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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 luminescent materials and specialized coatings for prime contractors on U.S. Air Force hypersonic ground test facility projects. Manufactures rare-earth phosphors or ceramic-based materials using vacuum furnaces for extreme temperature and pressure environments. Must comply with Buy American and ITAR/EAR regulations. Delivers physical material samples and technical specification sheets.

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