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DON26BZ01-DV004CancelledSBIR

DIRECT TO PHASE II: Highly Loaded Grain in 2.75" Form Factor

Department of DefenseNAVY

AI Overview

This SBIR Direct to Phase II seeks to integrate Highly Loaded Grain (HLG) propellant technology into the 2.75" Mk66 rocket motor to increase range by 30% while maintaining affordability and compatibility with existing systems. The advancement addresses the need for extended-range capabilities in current unguided and precision-guided munitions platforms.

This summary is AI-generated from the official solicitation.

Key Details

Agency

Department of Defense

Funding Amount

—

Release Date

March 2, 2026

Due Date

June 3, 2026 (Closed)

Official Description

The objective of this SBIR Direct to Phase II topic is to utilize HLG to increase the range available in a 2.75” rocket motor and advance the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) of HLG technology. HLG is a propellant technology that improves total impulse in a given volume, as well as provides capability for mission flexibility. The Mk66 is a low cost 2.75” rocket motor utilizing minimum smoke propellent and is in use with unguided rockets and the Advanced Pr...

Change History

Opportunity RemovedMay 4, 2026 at 2:54 PM

DIRECT TO PHASE II: Highly Loaded Grain in 2.75" Form Factor

Opportunity DON26BZ01-DV004 no longer available

Date ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM

DIRECT TO PHASE II: Highly Loaded Grain in 2.75" Form Factor

Close Date changed from 2026-04-22 to 2026-06-03

Date ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM

DIRECT TO PHASE II: Highly Loaded Grain in 2.75" Form Factor

Open Date changed from 2026-03-25 to 2026-05-06

Status ChangedApr 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM

DIRECT TO PHASE II: Highly Loaded Grain in 2.75" Form Factor

Status changed from Removed to Pre-Release

Opportunity RemovedMar 3, 2026 at 4:25 PM

DIRECT TO PHASE II: Highly Loaded Grain in 2.75" Form Factor

Opportunity DON26BZ01-DV004 no longer available

Opportunity AddedMar 2, 2026 at 11:14 PM

DIRECT TO PHASE II: Highly Loaded Grain in 2.75" Form Factor

New opportunity: DIRECT TO PHASE II: Highly Loaded Grain in 2.75" Form Factor

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