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STTR Research Partner (University/Non-Profit)

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline09/09/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

General Info

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. NavyView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DON26TZ05-NV022.

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

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Compact Efficient High Energy Pulsed Laser

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Timeline

PostedAug 26

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Response DeadlineSep 9

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

09/09/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 2 days

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Navy

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U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Navy

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Performs core research and development activities for small business primes on Department of Defense STTR projects. Conducts research to determine technical feasibility, executes the Phase I approach, and develops technical methodologies. Utilizes laboratory facilities and academic research tools to produce technical data, research findings, and feasibility reports. Must be a qualified non-profit research institution.

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