SBIR / STTR #DLA26BZ02-NV003

DLA SBIR Solicitation: Magnesium-Free Flameless Ration Heater and Advanced Defense Technologies

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is seeking innovative solutions from small businesses to advance supply chain and materiel readiness through the FY26 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Department of War (DoW), SBIR Program Management Office - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to all eligible small businesses - Products/Services Requested: - Magnesium-free flameless ration heater alternative for military rations - Must be safe, cost-effective, environmentally benign, and domestically sourced - Intended to replace current magnesium-based heaters that produce flammable hydrogen gas - Deliverables include technical reports, pilot manufacturing processes, and demonstration models for evaluation by the U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center and DLA Troop Support - Additional SBIR topics include: - Domestic production of refractory powders for aerospace/defense - Novel rare earth element separation methods - Enterprise digital thread and mission-aware decision intelligence platforms - AI-enabled cybersecurity and mission planning tools - Rapid fixture manufacturing for Navy shipyards - Weapon system readiness solutions - Secure tertiary manufacturing capacity mapping - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Solutions must be magnesium-free and domestically sourced to enhance safety and supply chain resilience - Phase I focuses on feasibility studies and design; Phase II on pilot-scale production and demonstration; Phase III on transition to production - Proposals must comply with SBIR eligibility and be submitted via the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Evaluation and demonstration will involve the U.S. Army DEVCOM Soldier Center - Period of Performance: - Phase I: Up to 12 months, maximum $100,000 - Phase II: Up to 24 months, up to $1,000,000 (contingent on Phase I) - Phase III: No specific funding or duration limits, focused on commercialization

Description

This solicitation seeks an alternative to the current flameless ration heater that does not use magnesium. It is part of the Department of War (DoW) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program for fiscal year 2026. The solicitation is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and aims to support technological advancements in supply chain and materiel readiness. Proposals must be submitted via the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) and follow the detailed instructions provided in the DoW solicitation. The Phase I base amount must not exceed $100,000.

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