SBIR / STTR #MDA26BZ04-NV002

SBIR Solicitation: Radiation Hardening of Commercial Microelectronics for Space and Defense

This opportunity is a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation from the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) focused on advancing radiation hardening of commercial microelectronics for space and defense applications. - Government Buyer: - Missile Defense Agency (MDA), SBIR/STTR Program Management Office - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services to develop processes for radiation hardening of commercial microelectronics (COTS), especially sub-16nm FinFETs and Gate All Around technologies - Feasibility studies, simulation, component selection, design, and test planning (Phase I) - Prototype development, fabrication, radiation testing, optimization, and integration into space avionics (Phase II) - Delivery of fabricated/tested prototypes and detailed performance/radiation test reports (Phase III) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the focus is on innovative R&D and prototype development using commercial microelectronics - Notable Requirements: - Achieve Single Event Latch-up immunity of at least 75 LET and Total Ionizing Dose survival of 300 kRad(Si) - Use advanced packaging and chiplet integration without foundry mask changes - Compliance with ITAR/EAR export controls and CMMC Level 1 cybersecurity - Open only to qualified small businesses; classified proposals are not accepted - The solicitation is part of a broader SBIR release that also includes topics like thermal batteries, software defined antennas, photonic technology miniaturization, neuromorphic hardware, automated cybersecurity platforms, and event-based navigation systems

Description

This solicitation is part of the SBIR program issued by the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). It seeks proposals for research and development related to radiation hardening of commercial microelectronics that are not originally hardened. The goal is to determine the scientific and technical merit and feasibility of the proposed effort, typically in a six-month Phase I period. Classified proposals are not accepted under this program. Proposals must conform to the terms of the Department of War (DoW) solicitation and MDA-specific requirements.

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