SBIR / STTR #DAF26BX05-DV509

US Space Force SBIR: High-Voltage Radiation-Hardened Power Switches for Space Applications

This opportunity seeks innovative solutions for the U.S. Space Force's need for advanced power electronics: - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force (DAF), U.S. Space Force - Air Force SBIR/STTR Contracting Officer: Mr. Daniel J. Brewer - Solicitation Details: - FY26 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) - Topic: DAF26BX05DV509 - Direct-to-Phase-II (D2P2) proposals only; no Phase I awards - Set aside for small businesses - Products/Services Requested: - Research, design, fabrication, and demonstration of high-voltage (350 V to 1 kV) radiation-hardened power switches - Power switches must: - Achieve >80% efficiency - Withstand 300 krad total ionizing dose - Demonstrate single event burnout immunity at LET of 85 MeV cm2/mg - Achieve >50% wafer yield in fabrication - Be suitable for space power and propulsion, including high-voltage bus lines - Support dual-use (space and commercial satellite) applications - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Proposals must include detailed feasibility documentation - Compliance with export control regulations - Emphasis on commercialization and qualification for space and commercial markets - Maximum award value: $2,000,000; maximum duration: 24 months - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to all qualified small businesses

Description

This solicitation is for the development of high-voltage radiation-hardened power switches suitable for space power and propulsion applications. The solicitation is part of the Department of Air Force's 2026 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) program. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) by the response due date. The program includes a Direct-to-Phase-II option and emphasizes feasibility documentation for Phase II proposals.

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