SBIR / STTR #DON26TZ01-NV018

Navy STTR Solicitation: Research and Scalable Production of Norbornadiene

The Department of the Navy is seeking innovative research and scalable production solutions for Norbornadiene under the 2026 STTR Broad Agency Announcement, managed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy (DON), including Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), and the Office of Naval Research (ONR) - Managed by the DON SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - Products/Services Requested: - Research, development, and scalable production of Norbornadiene, a key chemical for fuels and polymers - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to innovative small business and research institution partnerships - Target production: >500 metric tons/year, cost under $20/kg, purity >97% - Emphasis on safe acetylene handling, use of domestic (bio-based) feedstocks, and advanced manufacturing methods - Phase I: Lab-scale synthesis (10-100 mL, >97% purity), process identification, and technoeconomic analysis - Phase II: Prototype scale-up, 1 kg for evaluation, 100 kg pilot production, and facility planning - Phase III: Support for establishing a CONUS production facility (10-20 metric tons/year), with plans for >500 metric tons/year - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with CMMC Level 2 (Self) - Proposals must demonstrate dual-use potential and address Navy fleet needs - Deliverables include chemical samples, process documentation, and technoeconomic analyses - Some projects may require security clearances - Period of performance includes multiple phases (I-III), with Phase I typically six months and Phase II/III extending to prototype and facility establishment - Place of performance and delivery includes Navy research offices and facilities such as ONR, NAVAIR, NAVSEA, and potentially Navy ships (e.g., DDG 51 Class Ship)

Description

This solicitation is for the production of Norbornadiene under the Department of War (DoW) Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program. It is part of the 2026 STTR Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Release 1, managed by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) component of the Department of the Navy (DON). The program supports research and development topics that address the needs of the DON fleet with dual-use potential. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DoW SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) and comply with specific submission instructions and evaluation criteria outlined in the BAA.

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