DoW SBIR Specific Topic 26.BZ Release 3

DoW SBIR Specific Topic 26.BZ Release 3 is sponsored by AFWERX. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Air and Space Force Specific Topic Opportunities: DoW SBIR 26. BZ Release 3 Pre-Release: June 3, 2026┃Open Date: June 24, 2026┃Close Date: July 22, 2026 * Dates are subject to change Air and Space Force Specific Topic Opportunities: DoW SBIR 26.

BZ Release 4 Pre-Release: July 1, 2026 ┃Open Date: July 22, 2026 ┃Close Date: August 18, 2026 * Dates are subject to change The Specific Topic seeks innovative solutions for a very particular problem set that is defined by an Air Force end user or customer. Sometimes, the topics and requirements are not a dual-use capability and are specific to the DoW.

Overall, Specific Topics have clearly-defined requirements and a known Air Force customer built into the topic solicitation. Small businesses are able to directly propose solutions to specific DAF needs, and upon award for a Phase I, Phase II, or D2P2, will work with that specified end user to address the capability gap or problem statement put forth in the solicitation.

For Industry - Click Here For Government - Click Here Period of Performance: Up to 6 months On contract to conduct Technical Feasibility Two deliverables (preliminary & final reports) Prepare for Phase II application Conduct technical feasibility study but not required to find a new Customer & End User, baked in with requirements definition Objective: Continue the research/R&D effort from the completed Phase I OR from a Direct-to-Phase II award where the proposal has sufficient scientific and technical feasibility and merit despite the lack of a Phase I award.

This project further develops the technology solution for the DAF stated need.

Period of Performance: Up to 24-months Milestone Deliverables IAW Proposal Milestone Schedule Direct to Phase II (D2P2) Period of Performance: Up to 24-months Milestone Deliverables IAW Proposal Milestone Schedule Must demonstrate technical merit Feasibility study must be completed without SBIR/STTR funds INTERESTED IN SUBMITTING A PROPOSAL DURING THE OPEN SOLICITATION PERIOD?

Learn more about current and future solicitations, and Submit Your Proposal here . Remember, the solicitation is the final authoritative source of requirements. A SBIR/STTR proposal for any DoW component must be submitted through the online DoW Submission website.

The Specific Topic typically follows the OSD BAA Solicitation Schedule. Training Materials Contact Us Specific Topic solicitations are dependent upon the relevant Air Force or Space Force end user. Airmen and Guardians must work with the SBIR/STTR Specific Topic Program to define a Topic as a Problem Statement, defining requirements listing them in specific Requests for Proposals that meet limited scope solution sets.

Interested program offices will receive funding from AFWERX to use for their Specific Topic solicitations, and funding decisions will likely be made and prioritized based upon alignment with DoW priorities. As of FY24, Specific Topic solicitation opportunities are open to all DAF organizations. *Always reference the Solicitation Instructions for information specific to the Topic your proposal is aligned with.

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