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Technical Feasibility & Proof-of-Concept Development

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Response Deadline08/26/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity from the United States Navy focuses on the technical feasibility and proof-of-concept development of a specific laser design. The selected provider will be responsible for conducting modeling, simulation, and benchtop prototyping to validate the design, ultimately delivering comprehensive test data and a feasibility report. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, requiring the contractor to have fewer than 500 employees. Interested parties must respond by August 26, 2026, under NAICS code 541715.

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US Navy small business subcontract for laser design prototyping and feasibility testing.

Agency

Department of Defense → United States 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 (2 documents), 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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PostedAug 5

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Response DeadlineAug 26

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08/26/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 7 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → United States Navy

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Conduct modeling, simulation, and benchtop prototyping to demonstrate technical feasibility of the laser design, delivering test data and a feasibility report.

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