Opportunity
SBIR / STTR #OSW26TZ06-NV005
Research Solicitation: Ultrafast Nonvolatile Memory Using Sliding Ferroelectricity in Moiré Polar Homostructures
Buyer
Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
Posted
September 02, 2026
Respond By
October 21, 2026
Identifier
OSW26TZ06-NV005
NAICS
541715, 541713
This opportunity is issued by the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) under the Department of Defense for advanced research and development: - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) - Scope: - Solicitation for research proposals under the SBIR/STTR program - Focus on ultrafast nonvolatile memory technologies - Emphasis on sliding ferroelectricity in Moiré polar homostructures - Products/Services Requested: - Research and development services (no commercial products specified) - Exploration of novel ferroelectric mechanisms to improve speed, reliability, and energy efficiency in memory devices - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Eligibility limited to small businesses - Compliance with cybersecurity maturity requirements - Foreign risk evaluation and technical data rights considerations - Performance benchmarks and adherence to updated regulatory guidance - Detailed instructions and requirements provided in the attached BAA documents
Description
This solicitation seeks innovative research proposals for the development of ultrafast nonvolatile memory technologies based on sliding ferroelectricity in Moiré polar homostructures. The project aims to explore novel ferroelectric mechanisms to enable faster, more reliable, and energy-efficient memory devices. The solicitation is part of the SBIR / STTR program and is in pre-release status. Interested parties should review the attached documents for detailed instructions and submit proposals by the response due date.