The Microelectronics Commons, a national network funded by the CHIPS and Science Act, is dedicated to onshore microelectronics hardware prototyping, accelerating the transition of semiconductor technologies from laboratory to fabrication (lab-to-fab), and semiconductor workforce training.

The Commons plays a crucial role in complementing other CHIPS initiatives, such as the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC), by providing the necessary physical, digital, and human infrastructure for microelectronics prototyping across six critical technology areas for the Department of War (DoW).

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is preparing to release a prototype project in support of the Department of War Critical Technology Area: Scaled Hypersonics (SHY). This effort will explore innovative approaches to developing production-scalable hypersonic glide vehicles and advanced manufacturing technologies for solid rocket motors to support future hypersonic capabilities.

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is preparing to release a prototype project Multimode Threat Simulation Development, focused on advancing modeling and simulation (M&S) capabilities to support countermeasure development for emerging multimode anti aircraft missile systems. This effort aims to enhance flexible, modular simulation approaches that represent multispectral sensors, complex engagements, and evolving threat behaviors.

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, on behalf of the Joint Services (U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Army), is preparing to release a prototype project focused on restoring a sustainable, U.S.-based production capability for pyrophoric countermeasure devices. The Pyrophoric Device Demonstration (PDD) effort aims to re-establish a resilient manufacturing source for critical aircraft survivability systems supporting infrared threat protection across Joint Service platforms.

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is preparing to release a new opportunity focused on the development and prototyping of next-generation Inter-Facility Transportation Equipment (IFTE) D5 boxcars. This effort supports the continued safe and reliable transport of D5 rocket motors within the Continental United States (CONUS) and addresses critical obsolescence and performance challenges in the current fleet.

The Department of War (DoW), through its Innovation Capability and Modernization (ICAM) Office, is preparing to release a new prototype project opportunity focused on modernizing microelectronics of fielded weapon systems through the digitalization of acquisition and sustainment. The effort, Microelectronics Operations, Sustainment, Acquisition, and Infrastructure Capabilities Modernization (MOSAIC), will leverage digital engineering tools, commercial best practices, and a scalable, cloud-based environment to enable co-design, data reuse, and lifecycle collaboration across programs. MOSAIC aims to accelerate the delivery of faster and affordable replacements for critical systems while strengthening long-term sustainment infrastructure.

The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) is seeking novel system designs, manufacturing approaches, and supply chain utilization to demonstrate the ability to manufacture hypersonic strike systems at scale.

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane and the Joint Hypersonics Transition Office (JHTO) are preparing to launch a prototype project focused on innovative, sustainable workforce development prototypes that support systems-level testing and manufacturing for hypersonics and high-end aerospace platforms. This effort, titled Workforce Innovation Supporting Hypersonics (WISH), aims to develop and implement scalable training models that equip U.S. citizens with hands-on experience and technical skills essential to the hypersonics ecosystem.

The Department of War, in partnership with Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, is preparing to release a new prototype project opportunity focused on accelerating test infrastructure readiness for strategic missile systems. This effort, Phased Launch Test Demonstration for Strategic Systems Programs, aims to enable early learning through rapid prototyping and phased testing, guiding critical decisions for missile and launcher subsystem development.

NSWC Crane Spectrum Warfare Department is seeking information regarding the future process development, technical support, and delivery of an EMSO Rapid Solutions Model aimed at delivering Electromagnetic Spectrum Non-Kinetic and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) solutions to address warfighting needs.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is seeking prototype solutions to perform Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation automation and integration of Mission Engineering capabilities into in Live Virtual Constructive (LVC) for operational, test and evaluation, logistics, or acquisition activities.

NSWC Crane Spectrum Warfare Department is seeking information regarding the future process development, technical support, and delivery of an EMSO Rapid Solutions Model aimed at delivering Electromagnetic Spectrum Non-Kinetic and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) solutions to address warfighting needs.

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is seeking a prototype to identify technologies and solutions, which may be used to retain or improve track strength, minimize maintenance procedures, minimize cost, improve the current capabilities, and provide valuable hands-on experience to the next generation of scientists and engineers.

This S²MARTS announcement is intended to survey U.S. companies that design or manufacture radio frequency antenna arrays and circuit cards for the defense supply chain industry through NSTXL’s Innovation Network. The objective is to gather information related to the extent that U.S. companies have developed or are willing to develop improvements or a replacement for a passive, receive only, antenna array panel for Navy surface ships.

This S2MARTS announcement, through the NSTXL Innovation Network, is intended to survey U.S. companies that produce capacitors, magnetics and other components that are peripheral in a range of circuits and applications that employ silicon carbide semiconductors. The objective is to gather information from U.S. companies that have developed, or are willing to develop, technical and manufacturing capabilities specific to such components that are rated >100C junction temperature (Tj) and plans for future development aimed at achieving > 200C, and in the longer term, 250C Tj for commercial and defense applications.

This S2MARTS announcement is intended to survey U.S. companies in the silicon carbide defense supply chain through NSTXL’s Innovation Network. The objective is to gather information related to the extent that U.S. companies have developed, or are willing to develop, technical and manufacturing capabilities specific to the silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor device supply chain, including substrates, epitaxy, device processing steps, packaging, and modules for > 5kV devices; and company plans for future development and sales of such devices for commercial and defense applications. Universities and industry consortia with interest in such programs are also welcome to respond.

This S²MARTS announcement is intended to survey U.S. companies in the silicon carbide defense supply chain industry through NSTXL’s Innovation Network. The objective is to gather information related to the extent that U.S. companies have developed, or are willing to develop, a set of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductor devices and packages, including modules, operating at <5 kV, with standardized performance and mechanical specifications for defense applications.

This S2MARTS announcement is intended to pulse NSTXL’s Innovation Network to discover potential solutions that will evolve into a Weapon Performance Analysis Tool Suite (WPATS). This request is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Solution or an invitation to submit formal proposals. The Government & NSTXL are not liable for reimbursing any costs associated with response preparation.

This S2MARTS announcement is intended to pulse NSTXL’s Innovation Network to discover potential solutions that will evolve conformal/flexible antenna technology. This request is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Solution or an invitation to submit formal proposals. The Government & NSTXL are not liable for reimbursing any costs associated with response preparation.