The US Department of Defense is partnering with industry and academia on an initiative to understand the interfacial adhesion properties of multiple types of substrates and to formulate A&S products with robust multi-substrate adhesion, ideally without the need for complex surface preparation methods.

Specific objectives include:

  • Conduct a literature review on benchmark adhesion performance of commercial and prototype A&S materials on a variety of substrates
  • Develop formulations toward multi-substrate adhesion, ideally without complex surface preparation needed
  • Investigate long-term durability of multi-substrate joints via methods including corrosion, fatigue, thermal cycling, etc.

If you feel your organization has the technical capabilities and would like to be considered for this project, please complete the form below and upload your organization’s technical capabilities statement.

Interested Submissions Due by 10-29-24.

We encourage participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs), including Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) and Women’s Business Enterprises (WBEs).