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DoD SBIR 2026 Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) is sponsored by Department of War (DoD). This CSO is a competitive acquisition procedure by the Department of War for innovative commercial items, technologies, or services that can fulfill requirements, close capability gaps, or provide technological advancements.
Like the BAA, this program will have monthly releases of topics in FY26 and is interested in solutions from small businesses for national security challenges, which can include advanced manufacturing processes for defense materials like solid rocket motor components.
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DoD SBIR 2026 Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) is funded by Department of War (DoD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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