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DPA26TZ06-DV004SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline10/21/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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The STTR SHIELDER solicitation, issued by the Department of Defense Small Business Projects Office, focuses on the development and demonstration of innovative nanofabrication hard-mask materials. This federal opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, limiting eligibility to organizations with fewer than 500 employees. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of October 21, 2026. Further details regarding the technical requirements and application process can be found through the provided DARPA solicitation link under reference number DPA26TZ06-DV004.

General Info

DoD small business set-aside for nanofabrication hard-mask materials; deadline October 21, 2026.

Agency

Department of Defense → Small Business Projects Office

NAICS

541713 - Research and Development in NanotechnologyView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

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PhaseSolicitation

PostedSep 23

Solicitation

Response DeadlineOct 21

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/21/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 27 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → Small Business Projects Office

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeUSA

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Department of Defense → Small Business Projects Office

Office AddressUSA

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This topic seeks to develop and demonstrate novel nanofabrication hard-mask materials. | See Topic

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