SBIR / STTR #DAF26BZ02-DV014

USAF SBIR Solicitation: Mobile L-Band Linear Accelerator (LINAC) Development

This opportunity seeks innovative small business solutions for a mobile L-Band linear accelerator (LINAC) under the U.S. Air Force's SBIR Direct-to-Phase-II program. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force (DAF), Air Force SBIR/STTR Program, and White Sands Missile Range Survivability, Vulnerability and Assessment Directorate - Products/Services Requested: - Design and build a transportable 20 MeV L-Band LINAC for nuclear test environments - Includes procurement and fabrication of injector system, modulator, beamline and magnetics, diagnostics, support equipment, cooling, power management, controls, chillers, computer/software, and RF system - Final design and major components to be delivered, with a Phase III plan for assembly and operation - Related SBIR topics include rapid evaluation tools for musculoskeletal impairment, high purity ceramic powder production, stabilized IRST payloads for UAS, bulk InAsP crystal growth, and modernization of flash x-ray environments - Quantities and Part Numbers: - 1 mobile L-Band LINAC (Part Number: DAF26BZ02-DV014) - Other SBIR topics specify quantities (e.g., 500 kg ceramic powder, 2 flash x-ray systems) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Eligibility limited to U.S. small businesses under SBIR rules - Direct-to-Phase-II proposals require demonstration of technical feasibility (no Phase I awards) - Compliance with export control, cybersecurity, and U.S.-based R&D - LINAC must be mobile, containerized, and suitable for both standalone and combined nuclear test environments, with potential dual-use in medical applications - Delivery and performance at federal and military facilities, including White Sands Missile Range, USAF Academy, and Forward Operating Bases - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; offerors may leverage existing LINAC components and must provide cost estimates for material and fabrication

Description

This solicitation is for the creation of a mobile L-Band linear accelerator (LINAC). It is part of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program and is currently in the pre-release stage. The solicitation is managed by the United States Air Force (USAF). Interested parties should review the attached documents and submit questions by the question deadline. The response due date is April 20, 2023.

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