The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for improved heat blanket technology for aircraft composite bonding operations. The objective is to develop a militarized heat blanket that provides uniform heating up to the edge with no heat sinks or dead spots. The technology should be capable of properly curing complex geometries and be compatible with all material combinations and geometries for composite components on current Navy aircraft. The project will be conducted in three phases: Phase I involves developing and demonstrating the feasibility of the technology, Phase II includes performing a high-temperature hot-bonded repair and evaluating the results, and Phase III focuses on successfully performing a range of high-temperature repairs on different layup combinations. The commercial airline industry could also benefit from this technology. The solicitation is open until June 12, 2024. For more information, visit the solicitation link.