Domestic Production of Refractory Powders for Ultra-High Temperature Ceramics and Aerospace Alloys
SBIR Opportunity Analysis
The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking Small Business Innovation Research proposals to establish wholly domestic capabilities for recycling and producing high-purity refractory powders for aerospace alloys and ultra-high temperature ceramics used in defense platforms. Selected performers must develop modular and scalable production processes for refractory carbides, borides, and metals containing elements such as hafnium, zirconium, vanadium, niobium, tantalum, chromium, molybdenum, and tungsten. Proposed efforts must fall between a technology and manufacturing readiness level of 4 and 6, and the resulting technologies will be subject to International Traffic in Arms Regulations and Export Administration Regulations. Phase I projects must not exceed a duration of 12 months or a cost of $100,000, with final applications for this opportunity due by June 24, 2026.