Opportunity
SAM #68HERC25R0203
EPA Awards SBIR Phase II Contract for Biodegradable Fiber and Yarn R&D
Buyer
CONSTRUCTION, FINANCE, ADMINISTRATIVE & IA DIVISION
Posted
July 01, 2026
Identifier
68HERC25R0203
NAICS
541715, 325220
This award notice details a contract from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to ECOATEX, LLC for innovative materials research: - Government Buyer: - Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Construction, Finance, Administrative & IA Division - Awardee: - ECOATEX, LLC - Project Overview: - Development of high-performance, PFAS-free, and biodegradable fibers and yarns - Utilizes agricultural waste as the primary input material - Focus on environmentally friendly, sustainable alternatives to conventional fibers - Award Details: - SBIR Phase II program (FY 2026) - Contract number: 68HERF26C0009 - Award amount: $400,000 - Place of performance: Hull, Georgia - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on PFAS-free and biodegradable product characteristics - No specific OEMs, part numbers, or product quantities identified in the award - No commercial product procurement; this is a research and development contract
Description
AJ12 - Transforming Agricultural Waste into High-Performance, PFAS-Free, and Biodegradable Fibers and Yarns