Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #DAF26BZ05-NV029
USAF SBIR Solicitation for Cost-Effective Composite Joints with Tailorable Performance and Geometry
Buyer
AFMC
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
September 23, 2026
Identifier
DAF26BZ05-NV029
NAICS
541715, 541330, 541712
This opportunity is a USAF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) solicitation focused on developing advanced composite joints for military applications. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force (USAF), Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) - Managed by USAF topic managers Aleene Falk and Michael Ballard - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services for cost-effective composite joints - Emphasis on joints with tailorable performance and geometry - No specific part numbers or purchase quantities provided - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Compliance with SBIR eligibility criteria - Must meet performance benchmarks for military use - Adherence to security and cybersecurity standards, including CMMC - Detailed instructions and preface documents are available for download - Solicitation Details: - Part of DOD_SBIR_2026_P1_CBZ cycle, Phase 1 - Opportunity for subsequent phases may exist
Description
This solicitation focuses on developing cost-effective composite joints with tailorable performance and geometry for military applications. It is part of the SBIR program managed by the USAF under the AFMC command. The solicitation is in pre-release status with responses due by April 1, 2024. Detailed instructions and preface documents are available for download to assist prospective bidders.