The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the topic "Exum Massbox: semi-nondestructively material characterization of small parts to aid in reverse engineering." This topic falls under the Air Force branch and is part of the SBIR program. The objective of this solicitation is to find a cost-effective solution for accurately and quickly performing material identification on parts, specifically for reverse engineering and rapid prototyping purposes. The current practices for material identification are often costly, time-consuming, and require skilled operators. The goal of this award is to test Exum's novel Massbox technology alongside conventional testing methods to determine if it can be a suitable replacement. The testing should focus on common aerospace materials and compare the data generated by the Massbox with that of conventional methods. The results should demonstrate that the Massbox produces comparable data, particularly for light elements that XRF struggles with, and at a lower cost. This solicitation is currently open, with a close date of June 12, 2024. The project will have a duration of 2 years, and if successful, there may be opportunities for technology transfer to other ALC Bases in Phase III. For more information and to submit a proposal, visit the DOD SBIR website.