SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ01-DV040

SBIR Direct to Phase II: Extended Range 10-inch Air Launched Rocket Development

The U.S. Navy, through its Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) and the NAVAIR command, is soliciting small business proposals for the Direct to Phase II development of an Extended Range 10-inch Air Launched Rocket under the SBIR/STTR program. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), NAVAIR - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for an Extended Range 10-inch Air Launched Rocket - Design, fabrication, testing, and validation of a tactical solid rocket motor using Highly Loaded Grain (HLG) propulsion technology - Ballistic modeling, thermal and structural insulation design, nozzle and igniter development, and static fire testing - Technical Requirements: - Integration of HLG propulsion to achieve approximately 30% performance improvement - Use of aluminized solid propellant (AP/Al/HTPB) - Capability to handle classified information and maintain secret-level security clearances - U.S.-owned contractor requirement - Dual-use technology potential (including space launch systems) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with SBIR/STTR eligibility, SAM registration, SBA company registry, cybersecurity maturity model certification, and export control regulations - Emphasis on commercialization readiness and technical data rights

Description

This solicitation is for the Direct to Phase II development of an Extended Range 10-inch Air Launched Rocket under the SBIR/STTR program. The procuring command is NAVAIR, part of the Navy component. The solicitation is part of the Department of War's 2026 SBIR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) and includes detailed instructions and requirements for proposal preparation, evaluation criteria, and additional considerations. The topic status is open with a response deadline of October 1, 2017.

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