SBIR / STTR #DON26BZ05-NV075

Development of Portable Electrolytic Conversion Coating Touch-Up Applicator for Aerospace Aluminum

This opportunity from the Department of the Navy (NAVAIR) seeks innovative solutions for portable electrolytic conversion coating touch-up repairs for aerospace aluminum: - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to new technology developers - Products/Services Requested: - Development of a portable electrolytic conversion coating touch-up applicator for field-level repairs - Targeted for 2000, 6000, and 7000 series aluminum alloys - Must meet MIL-DTL-81706 corrosion protection standards - Solution must be free of hexavalent chromium - Includes prototype design, testing, optimization, validation, and commercialization - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Solution must be cost-effective and easy to use for military and commercial aviation maintenance - Must improve upon existing chromate and anodize coatings - Compliance with SBIR program eligibility and updated regulatory guidance (including CMMC) - Structured in three phases: feasibility, prototype development, and commercialization - Intended for both military and commercial aviation applications

Description

This solicitation is for the development of high-performance electrolytic coating touch-up repairs specifically for aluminum. It is part of the SBIR program managed by NAVAIR and includes phases 1, 2, and 2S. The solicitation is currently in pre-release status with a start date of January 21, 2024, and an end date of November 21, 2024. Interested parties can find instructions and preface documents linked in the solicitation details.

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