# SBIR / STTR #DAF27BZ01-NV001

USAF SBIR Research for a Shallow Jet Spurt Engineering Model

**Buyer:** United States Air Force
**Posted:** October 07, 2026
**Respond By:** November 25, 2026
**Identifier:** DAF27BZ01-NV001
**NAICS:** 541715

The U.S. Air Force is seeking Phase I SBIR research for a computational model of shallow jet spurt behavior in shaped-charge jets.
- Government buyer: Department of War (DoW), U.S. Air Force (USAF), under Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC); DoW Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program.
- Opportunity: Phase I SBIR topic DAF27BZ01-NV001, “Shallow Jet Spurt Engineering Model,” under the DoW 2027 SBIR Broad Agency Announcement.
- Requested work: Develop a computationally efficient engineering model and software tool to predict hydrodynamic spurt velocity, mass, and geometry based on liner material, geometry, and threat characteristics.
  - Phase I includes analysis of physical mechanisms, a preliminary model, and proof-of-concept correlation with high-fidelity simulation data.
  - The anticipated research path includes Phase II validation against experimental data and Phase III preparation for integration into DoD warhead-design toolchains, with training and support.
- Requirements and context: Proposals are sought from eligible small businesses for defense-related research and development. CMMC Level 2 (Self) is identified as a requirement. The broader announcement allows Phase I or Direct to Phase II proposals where topic instructions permit.
- OEMs, vendors, products, part numbers, and purchase quantities: None identified; no equipment purchase is specified.

### Description

This is a Phase I Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) topic titled “Shallow Jet Spurt Engineering Model” under the DoW SBIR 2027 BAA. The listed agency/component is USAF, and the command is AFMC. The topic is in pre-release status, with a response deadline of December 25, 2026. The source also lists a CMMC Level 2 (Self) requirement.

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