This solicitation closed on June 3, 2026
View current Department of Defense opportunities →DIRECT TO PHASE II: Domestic Production of Zirconium and Hafnium Metal Organic Precursors
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The Navy seeks domestic production of zirconium and hafnium metal organic precursors (TDMAZ/TDMAH) for microelectronics and advanced ceramics manufacturing. The effort requires establishing a US-based facility producing over 6,000 kg annually at high purity and competitive pricing to reduce supply chain dependence.
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The Department of the Navy is seeking a domestic source of critical chemical feedstocks including TDMAZ, TDMAH, and other metal dimethylamide compounds. These chemical feedstocks can be used as metal organic precursors for atomic layer deposition (ALD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), and chemical vapor infiltration (CVI) of metal oxides, nitrides, and carbonitrides used in microelectronics and ceramic manufacturing [Refs 1-3]. While TDMAZ is a vital ceramic precursor for the electronics and se...
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DIRECT TO PHASE II: Domestic Production of Zirconium and Hafnium Metal Organic Precursors
Opportunity DON26BZ01-DV041 no longer available
DIRECT TO PHASE II: Domestic Production of Zirconium and Hafnium Metal Organic Precursors
# Q&A Changes Summary **Reorganized structure:** Previous Q1 (coating process) moved to Q2; previous Q2 (packaging) moved to Q3. **New Q1 added with 7 sub-questions:** Product testing requirements, domestic sourcing requirements for Zr/metals, scope of 100kg deliverable (TDMAZ only vs. TDMAZ+TDMAH), Phase I demonstration criteria for air-sensitive organometallics, intended applications (composites, coatings, ALD/CVD/CVI), and potential carbonitride synthesis exploration.
DIRECT TO PHASE II: Domestic Production of Zirconium and Hafnium Metal Organic Precursors
# Summary This content addresses two technical inquiries: (1) feasibility of applying refractory carbide coatings (ZrC, HfC, TaC, NbC, WC) to carbon substrates for advanced applications, and (2) specific packaging and transport requirements for TDMAZ material deliverables at 1 kg and 100 kg scales.
DIRECT TO PHASE II: Domestic Production of Zirconium and Hafnium Metal Organic Precursors
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DIRECT TO PHASE II: Domestic Production of Zirconium and Hafnium Metal Organic Precursors
This SBIR topic seeks domestic manufacturing capability for high-purity metal dimethylamide compounds (TDMAZ/TDMAH) at >6,000 kg/year for use as precursors in microelectronics and ceramics, with Phase II requiring pilot-scale demonstration of 50 kg/month production and delivery of 100 kg to the Navy.
DIRECT TO PHASE II: Domestic Production of Zirconium and Hafnium Metal Organic Precursors
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