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Fire Resistant Joiner Bulkhead

Department of War · Navy · SBIR Topic · 27.BZ

posted 7 October 2026 · closes 25 November 2026

Summary

The Navy is seeking development of a fire‑resistant joiner bulkhead for ships that meets strict weight, size, cost, and performance requirements. The effort aims to improve compartment‑level fire containment and crew safety by using advanced materials such as intumescent coatings, nanomaterial‑enhanced coatings, high‑performance fibers, or bio‑composites.

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