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NAICS Code· 541713

NAICS 541713: Research and Development in Nanotechnology

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting nanotechnology research and experimental development. Nanotechnology research and experimental development involves the study of matter at the nanoscale (i.e., a scale of about 1 to 100 nanometers). This research and development in nanotechnology may result in development of new nanotechnology processes or in prototypes of new or altered materials and/or products that may be reproduced, utilized, or implemented by various industries. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--Show more

NAICS 541713 – Research and Development in Nanotechnology encompasses advanced scientific efforts focused on the manipulation and application of materials and devices at the nanoscale, typically between 1 and 100 nanometers. This includes the design, synthesis, and characterization of novel nanostructures such as quantum dots, carbon nanotubes, nanocomposites, and self-assembling systems for use in aerospace, defense, medical diagnostics, and advanced sensors.

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NAICS code 541713 covers Research and Development in Nanotechnology. This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in conducting nanotechnology research and experimental development. Nanotechnology research and experimental development involves the study of matter at the nanoscale (i.e., a scale of about 1 to 100 nanometers). This research and development in nanotechnology may result in development of new nanotechnology processes or in prototypes of new or altered materials and/or products that may be reproduced, utilized, or implemented by various industries. Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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66--NIMH: Procurement of Multishank neural recording p
Solicitation # 75N95B26Q00012
The National Institutes of Health Office of Logistics and Acquisition Operations is seeking a Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order for the procurement of a Light Sheet Microscope system and associated software for the National Institute of Mental Health Section on Neuroanatomy. The equipment will be used for direct imaging of whole brains to research neuroanatomical circuits involved in motor behavior and must be compatible with existing MBF Bioscience software. The specific requirements include one MBF Slice Light Sheet Microscope SL-100, NeuroInfo Studio BNS-250, NEX-10c, and BL-HST-2TB, with the microscope requiring an axial resolution of approximately 5um and a lateral resolution of approximately 1um. This opportunity, identified by solicitation number 75N95B26Q00012, is set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541714. The government will award the contract based on best value, considering price as the primary factor along with warranty, lifecycle cost, maintenance availability, and energy efficiency. All deliverables are to be delivered to Bethesda, Maryland. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and submit their quotes via the SAM.gov portal by September 25, 2026, including their Unique Entity Identifier, Taxpayer Identification Number, and business size certification.
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NAICS: 541713
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Development of Ultrafast Nonvolatile Memory Based on Sliding Ferroelectricity in Moiré Polar Homostructures
Solicitation # OSW26TZ06-NV005
Solicitation OSW26TZ06-NV005, issued by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, seeks the development of ultrafast, high-endurance, nonvolatile memory technology utilizing sliding ferroelectricity in polar moiré van der Waals homostructures. The objective is to create memory devices that outperform current technologies in speed, endurance, and scalability by leveraging engineered nanoscale polar domains. The project aims for dual-use applications, specifically targeting edge computing, neuromorphic computing, and radiation-tolerant electronics. Performance will be measured by switching speed, switching energy, endurance, retention, readout fidelity, and device-to-device reproducibility. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for companies with fewer than 500 employees. The contract is structured in phases, with a Phase II base period of 10 to 12 months not to exceed 1,000,000 dollars, and an optional period of 10 to 12 months for an additional 1,000,000 dollars. Awardees may also request up to 50,000 dollars in Discretionary Technical and Business Assistance. Proposals must be submitted via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal by October 21, 2026, and will be evaluated based on technical merit, innovation, investigator qualifications, and commercialization potential. Compliance with CMMC and DFARS cybersecurity standards is required to safeguard federal contract information.
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NAICS: 541713
SBIR / STTR
Engineered Microstructures for Enhanced IR Aperture Performance
Solicitation # OSW26BZ06-NV024
The Office of the Secretary of Defense, through the Office of the Secretary of War, is soliciting proposals under the Small Business Innovation Research program for the development of engineered microstructures to enhance infrared aperture performance. The project seeks innovative powder synthesis and consolidation methods to produce IR-transparent composite ceramics at a scale exceeding 2 by 4 by 0.5 inches, with a long-term goal of producing components in the 3 by 9 inch range or larger. To be suitable for transition, the material must achieve sub-100 nm microstructural features in all phases, porosity below 0.1 percent, and Short-Wave to Mid-Wave Infrared transparency of at least 80 percent. Additionally, the composite must maintain these properties after exposure to 1200 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes and meet a thermal expansion to thermal conductivity ratio of 1.0 micrometers per Watt or less at 1000 degrees Celsius, with a target of 0.5 micrometers per Watt. This solicitation, numbered OSW26BZ06-NV024, is set aside for Small Business Concerns and offers a Phase I base value of 300,000 dollars over a 12-month period of performance, with potential additional TABA funding up to 6,500 dollars. Proposals must be submitted via the Defense SBIR STTR Innovation Portal by October 21, 2026, and must include seven specific volumes covering technical, cost, commercialization, and disclosure data. Awardees are required to maintain active registrations in SAM and the SBA Company Registry and must comply with DFARS 252.204-7012 for safeguarding covered defense information. The government will evaluate the work based on high professional standards, utilizing X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopy with energy dispersive spectroscopy to verify technical specifications.
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Scalable Hard-mask materials with Improved Etch resistance and Low Degradation for Extreme-aspect-Ratio fabrication (SHIELDER)
Solicitation # DPA26TZ06-DV004
The Scalable Hard-mask materials with Improved Etch resistance and Low Degradation for Extreme-aspect-Ratio fabrication (SHIELDER) project is a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) solicitation issued by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). The objective is to develop innovative nanofabrication hard-mask materials that overcome the physical limitations of current state-of-the-art inorganic films and sputtered metals. The goal is to enable the creation of extreme high-aspect-ratio structures, specifically targeting a 100:1 ratio, with minimal sidewall roughness and precise dimensional control. These materials are intended for use across various platforms, including semiconductor, photonic, MEMS, and quantum devices, and should be compatible with standard plasma fabrication tools such as RIE, ICP, and Bosch Deep RIE. This total small business set-aside opportunity offers a primary award value of 1,500,000 dollars over a 24-month period of performance, with an additional 12-month option valued at 450,000 dollars. Proposers may also be eligible for TABA funding of up to 6,500 dollars in Phase I and 50,000 dollars in Phase II. Proposals will be evaluated on their own individual merit based on technical merit, investigator qualifications, and commercial potential. Submissions must be made via the Defense Solutions Innovation Portal by October 21, 2026. Awardees must adhere to strict security requirements, including CMMC Level 2 self-assessment certification for those handling controlled unclassified information or ITAR-regulated work.
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SBIR / STTR
Monolithic Graphene–CMOS Broadband (UV-LWIR) Focal Plane Arrays for target detection in low-light conditions
Solicitation # OSW26BZ06-DV027
Solicitation OSW26BZ06-DV027 is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) effort issued by the Office of the Secretary of Defense to develop a wafer-scale, monolithically integrated graphene-on-CMOS image sensor. The project aims to create a compact, low-power, uncooled focal plane array capable of broadband imaging from 300 nm to 10,000 nm (UV-LWIR) to enhance naval ISR target detection in low-light conditions. The primary technical objective is to retire risks associated with graphene material quality, high-yield back-end-of-line transfer, and absorber sensitization, with a specific performance goal of increasing integrated-device carrier mobility to approximately 10,000 cm²/V·s. This Direct to Phase II award has an estimated value of 2,000,000 dollars with a base period of performance of 24 months. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical approach, qualifications of key personnel, and commercial potential, with the contract likely taking the form of a Firm-Fixed-Price or Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee agreement. Awardees must comply with strict cybersecurity and data safeguarding requirements, including R-DFARS 252.204-7012 and CMMC Phase I self-assessment standards. Submissions must be made via the DSIP portal and include comprehensive technical, cost, and commercialization volumes.
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Scalable Processing of Large Area, Oriented 2-Dimensional Polymer Films
Solicitation # OSW26TZ06-NV007
Solicitation OSW26TZ06-NV007, issued by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, seeks a scalable and cost-effective method to produce large-area, oriented 2-dimensional polymer (2DP) ensemble films, such as covalent organic frameworks. The primary objective is to overcome current processing limitations that result in insoluble powders or mechanically weak films by developing a process amenable to roll-to-roll manufacturing. The goal is to achieve high structural order and orientation of individual sheets perpendicular to the film plane while minimizing defects like pinholes and stacking errors. The project is structured in three phases: Phase I requires a continuous process producing films 1-50 microns thick at a rate of 100 feet per minute; Phase II aims to increase deposition rates by 2-5 times; and Phase III focuses on scaling to manufacturing-relevant levels with highly aligned domains. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the STTR program, requiring proposing firms to be registered in SAM and the SBA Company Registry. Proposals must be submitted via the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal by October 21, 2026. Evaluation is based on technical merit, innovation, personnel qualifications, and commercialization potential, with technical soundness being the most important factor. Awardees must comply with strict cybersecurity standards, including CMMC and NIST SP 800-171/172, and provide an intellectual property agreement between the small business and its research partner. All work is expected to be performed at the unclassified level and is subject to government inspection to ensure high professional standards.
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Fabrication of Custom Micropillar Arrays
Solicitation # 1333ND26QNB640352
Solicitation 1333ND26QNB640352 is a Request for Quotation issued by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for the fabrication of custom, pre-sharpened micropillar arrays. These arrays are required for the Material Measurement Laboratory to develop reference materials for measuring phosphorus concentration in silicon using Atom Probe Tomography. The contractor will use silicon wafers provided by NIST to produce 100 coupons, each containing 25 posts, which must be fully compatible with the automated discovery and tip positioning functions of a CAMECA LEAP 6000XR instrument. Deliverables must be shipped FOB Destination to Gaithersburg, Maryland, and include detailed traceability documentation in a digital table format. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541713 for Research and Development in Nanotechnology. The government will award a single purchase order based on best value, where non-price factors—specifically technical capability and prior experience—are significantly more important than price. Technical evaluations will focus on the contractor's ability to manufacture high-aspect-ratio micro-structures with tip radii greater than 100 nm. Quotations must be submitted as a Firm-Fixed Price and include a technical narrative not exceeding 10 pages. Acceptance is contingent upon the Contracting Officer's Representative verifying that the coupons fit specific CAMECA holders and pass automated system tests.
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