# SBIR / STTR #DON27BZ02-NV007

Marine Corps SBIR for a Portable Expeditionary Nitrogen Generator

**Buyer:** Navy
**Posted:** November 07, 2026
**Respond By:** January 06, 2027
**Identifier:** DON27BZ02-NV007
**NAICS:** 333999

The U.S. Marine Corps is seeking SBIR research and development for a portable, high-pressure nitrogen generator for expeditionary maintenance.
- **Government buyer:** Department of War, U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), Marine Corps Systems Command (MCSC), Product Manager Maintenance Support Systems (PdM MSS), under Program Manager Combat Support Systems (PM CSS). The release also lists PAE MC as the command; the broader announcement is managed by the Small Business Innovation Research Program.
- **Opportunity:** Phase I SBIR topic DON27BZ02-NV007 seeks a lightweight, modular, energy-efficient, man-portable nitrogen generator for expeditionary operations and integration with the JLTV Electronic Maintenance Shelter (JEMS).
- **Requested system:** One prototype is sought for development; no purchase quantity or part number is specified. Requirements include output up to 3,500 PSI, nitrogen purity of at least 99.5%, continuous flow of at least 60 SCFH, and operation on 120 VAC single-phase power within a 25-amp limit. It must be transportable on a two-wheeled cart, tolerate high heat and humidity, and fit through a 51.5-inch-wide by 64.5-inch-high shelter doorway.
- **Development work:** Phase I covers concept development, feasibility analysis, modeling, risk assessment, and a final technical report. Phase II, if pursued, covers prototype design, fabrication, testing, validation, and a transition plan. Phase III transition support is described for potential integration into the Tool Sets and Kits Program of Record.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No generator OEM, product manufacturer, or commercial vendor is identified. PAE MC is named as a command, not as a generator manufacturer.
- **Notable requirements:** The notice lists CMMC Level 2 (Self). Phase durations depend on the topic and award; the general announcement describes Phase I as typically 6–12 months and Phase II as typically 24 months.

### Description

This SBIR Phase I topic concerns a lightweight, energy-efficient portable nitrogen generator for expeditionary operations. It is listed under the DoW SBIR 2027 BAA (27.BZ), Navy Component, Release 2. The topic is in pre-release status, with a response deadline of December 7, 2026. The source lists PAE MC as the command.

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