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U.S. Air Force SBIR DAF26BZ01-NV003: Low-Cost is a grant from the U.S. Air Force that funds small businesses developing low-cost defense and aerospace technologies through the DoD SBIR program.
This specific solicitation is part of a broader U.S. Air Force SBIR batch covering topics such as low-cost modular payload vehicles for electronic warfare swarms, low-cost phased array antennas for collaborative jamming in small UAS swarms, autonomous systems, AI frameworks, space logistics, and sensor technologies. Eligible applicants are small businesses that submit proposals through the official DoD SBIR application portal.
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DOD SBIR/STTR Requirements: 1. DSIP Account: Create an account on the Defense SBIR/STTR Innovation Portal (DSIP) 2. SAM Registration: Active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) 3.
DUNS/UEI Number: Valid Unique Entity ID from SAM. gov Must be a small business (500 or fewer employees) Must be U.S.-owned and operated Principal Investigator must be primarily employed by the company For more details, visit: DOD SBIR/STTR Website
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 3, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
U.S. Air Force SBIR DAF26BZ01-NV003: Low-Cost is funded by U.S. Air Force. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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