SBIR / STTR #DAF27BZ01-DV007

Reusable Illumination System Development for USAF Sled-Track Testing

The U.S. Air Force is seeking a small-business-developed reusable illumination system for high-speed sled-track testing. - Government buyer: Department of War (DoW), U.S. Air Force (USAF), under Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC); SBIR topic DAF27BZ01-DV007. - Opportunity: Direct-to-Phase-II research and development for a reusable system to replace obsolete PF300 flash bulbs used for high-speed photo-optic data collection. - Requested work: Design and manufacture the system, develop operational procedures, test component-level prototypes, and demonstrate an operational system on a sled track. No purchase quantity or separate part number is specified. - Key requirements: Match or exceed legacy PF300 illumination and performance, work with existing high-speed video systems, and meet requirements established by 846 TS customers. Potential future improvements include adjustable intensity and longer illumination. - Notable constraints: The topic is ITAR/EAR controlled. The notice also lists CMMC Level 2 (Self). - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, reseller, or other vendor is named.

Description

The solicitation is for the “Reusable Illumination System” topic under the Department of War’s 2027 SBIR Broad Agency Announcement. It is a Direct to Phase 2 opportunity in the SBIR program, with the USAF identified as the component and AFMC as the command. The topic period runs from November 6 to December 4, 2026, and proposals are due December 4, 2026. The source lists CMMC Level 2 (Self) and provides two USAF TPOC contacts.

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