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Submarine Top-side Anti-Slip Anti-Foulant

STTR topic from NavalX, solicitation 26.TZ. Closes 2026-06-24.

Component (WERX)
NavalX
Agency
NAVY
Program / Phase
STTR
Solicitation #
26.TZ
Topic #
DON26TZ02-NV020
Status
Closed
Pre-release date
2026-05-06
Open date
2026-05-27
Close date
2026-06-24 · Add to calendar · See all deadlines
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STTR research-partner brief

Topic brief

STTR topics require a research-institution partner. Treat DON26TZ02-NV020 as a teaming problem first, technical proposal second — NavalX funds the collaboration, not a solo small-business essay.

STTR focus: Confirm research-institution partner and statutory work-share before deep writing. Use Find partners / Post teaming need on this page.

Who this is for

  • Small businesses with a university or FFRDC partner already identified
  • Labs seeking an industry commercialization partner
  • Firms that can split work share per STTR statutory rules

Capture playbook

  1. Confirm STTR work-share and research-partner eligibility early
  2. Lock the partner letter of commitment before writing deep technical pages
  3. Align the joint SOW to agency transition goals, not pure research
  4. Use the teaming marketplace if you still need a research partner
  5. Score fit with a readiness check before burning partner cycles

pWin cues

  • Named PI at a credible research institution with relevant publications
  • Clear commercialization path owned by the small business
  • Prior joint work or a realistic transition plan

Watch-outs

  • Partner delays kill STTR schedules more often than technical risk
  • Work-share miscalculations can make a proposal non-compliant
  • Pure research with no firm transition story underperforms at most agencies

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Topic brief FAQ

How is STTR different from SBIR?

STTR requires a formal research-institution partner and statutory work-share rules; SBIR can be small-business-only.

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Description

Develop a non-toxic, high-friction anti-fouling coating for submarine topsides that will not be damaged by alternating wet-dry cycles, solar radiation, or atmospheric exposure. The antifouling coating must also be tough enough to withstand foot and cargo traffic.

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