DAF26BZ03-NV016Pre-ReleaseSBIR

Compact High-Pressure CO₂ Compressor for Aviation Thermal Management Systems

Department of DefenseUSAF

AI Overview

This RFP seeks development of a compact, high-efficiency CO₂ compressor for military aircraft thermal management systems. The technology must handle dynamic heat loads across diverse mission phases while reducing system weight and size compared to legacy refrigerant solutions.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency
Department of Defense
Funding Amount
Release Date
June 3, 2026
Due Date
July 22, 2026

Official Description

This topic focuses on developing a compact, high-efficiency CO₂ (R-744) compressor specifically tailored for aircraft thermal management systems (TMS) across a wide range of Air Force platforms, including fighters, transports, tankers, and next-generation autonomous collaborative platforms (ACP). Modern aircraft face growing thermal challenges from advanced mission systems such as radars, electronic warfare, and high-power avionics that demand reliable, lightweight, and efficient cooling solutio...

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Change History

Opportunity AddedJun 3, 2026 at 12:04 PM

Compact High-Pressure CO₂ Compressor for Aviation Thermal Management Systems

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