Computational Frameworks for the Development and Qualification of Additive Manufacturing-Tailored Wire Feedstock for Naval Directed Energy Deposition
| Agency | Department of War (DoD) |
|---|---|
| Branch | NAVY |
| Program | STTR |
| Phase | Phase I/II |
| Topic number | DON27TZ02-NV013 |
| Solicitation | 27.TZ |
| Status | pre-release |
| Released | November 4, 2026 |
| Opens | December 2, 2026 |
| Closes | January 6, 2027 |
Summary
As the Department of the Navy prepares for contested logistics environments, the ability to manufacture large, mission-critical replacement parts at the point of need has become a strategic imperative. Wire-fed DED is uniquely suited to this role: it operates safely with reactive metal alloys, achieves high deposition rates for large structural volumes, and is robust enough for shipboard and expeditionary deployment.
Source: the official topic page on SBIR.gov. Read it, and the solicitation, for the full requirements and the exact deadline.