SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ01-NV036

Navy SBIR: Solid-Fuel Rotating Detonation Ramjet (SF-RDR) R&D for High-Speed Propulsion

The Department of the Navy, through the Office of Naval Research (ONR), is seeking small business proposals under the SBIR program for the development of a Solid-Fuel Rotating Detonation Ramjet (SF-RDR) for high-speed propulsion. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (ONR) - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for a throttleable solid-fuel Rotating Detonation Ramjet Engine (SFRDE) system - Phase I: Subscale SFRDE system development and demonstration - Phase II: Tactical-scale prototype fabrication and ground testing - Phase III: System improvement and flight-representative hardware development - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Key Technical Requirements: - Throttleable gas generator subsystem for precise fuel regulation - Stable, efficient operation at ramjet-relevant temperatures - Demonstrated sustained detonation (0.5 to 3.0 seconds at steady state) - Tactical-scale prototype must meet thrust, specific impulse, combustion efficiency, and response time targets - Manufacturing readiness and LRIP (Low Rate Initial Production) cost assessments required - ITAR-controlled technology; relevant to energy and aerospace sectors - Notable Program Structure: - Multi-phase SBIR program (Phases I, II, III) - Focus on advanced materials and hypersonics - Potential for future flight hardware development and demonstration

Description

This solicitation is part of the SBIR program by the Navy, specifically under the ONR command. It focuses on the development of a solid-fuel rotating detonation ramjet for high-speed propulsion applications. The opportunity is currently open with deadlines for questions and proposal submissions in late July 2023. The solicitation includes multiple documents such as the topic PDF, a preface, and instructions for Phase 1 proposals.

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