Opportunity

SBIR / STTR #DAF26BZ06-NV034

USAF SBIR Solicitation for Low Noise & Low-SWaP High-Repetition Rate Mode-Locked Lasers for High-Speed Photonics

Buyer

United States Air Force

Posted

September 02, 2026

Respond By

October 21, 2026

Identifier

DAF26BZ06-NV034

NAICS

541715

This opportunity is a USAF SBIR solicitation managed by Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) for the development of advanced laser technology for high-speed photonics. - Government Buyer: - United States Air Force (USAF) - Department of Defense - Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) - Solicitation Details: - SBIR solicitation number DAF26BZ06-NV034 - Focused on low noise, low size, weight, and power (SWaP) high-repetition rate mode-locked lasers - Intended for high-speed photonics applications - Multi-phase research and development project (Phase 1 and beyond) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development for advanced mode-locked lasers - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Compliance with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (Self) - Foreign Risk Evaluation (FRE) - Registration in System for Award Management (SAM) and SBA Company Registry - Set aside for small businesses - Managed through Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) - Attachments: - Includes instructions and preface document - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities listed

Description

This solicitation is for the development of low noise and low size, weight, and power (SWaP) high-repetition rate mode-locked lasers intended for high-speed photonics applications. The project is part of the SBIR program managed by the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) under the United States Air Force (USAF). The solicitation is currently in pre-release status and includes multiple phases, with Phase 1 instructions provided. The procurement involves research and development efforts to advance laser technology for photonics.

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