The Office of the Secretary of Defense focuses on the advancement of high-technology research and development, specifically targeting the intersection of physical sciences, electronic warfare, and advanced sensing. Strategic priorities center on the development of joint radar and communication waveforms, photonic integrated circuits, and infrared detector metrology.
Osd is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. It currently has 70 open contract opportunities.
Spending trends, top contractors, industry breakdown, and recent contract activity.
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The Office of the Secretary of Defense focuses on the advancement of high-technology research and development, specifically targeting the intersection of physical sciences, electronic warfare, and advanced sensing. Strategic priorities center on the development of joint radar and communication wavef...
The Office of the Secretary of Defense focuses on the advancement of high-technology research and development, specifically targeting the intersection of physical sciences, electronic warfare, and advanced sensing. Strategic priorities center on the development of joint radar and communication waveforms, photonic integrated circuits, and infrared detector metrology. The agency emphasizes the transition of emerging technologies from the laboratory to the field, prioritizing commercialization strategies, market analysis, and the development of simulation environments for RF data collection and labeling.
Procurement patterns are heavily weighted toward professional services, specifically research and development in the physical and engineering sciences and administrative management consulting. The agency frequently procures specialized technical services including cryogenic measurement, non-destructive testing, and electromagnetic simulation. There is a consistent requirement for the manufacturing of precision instruments related to navigation, guidance, and electronic assembly, as well as the acquisition of specialized materials like chalcogenide glasses and semiconductors.
The agency primarily targets NAICS codes associated with scientific research and development, management consulting, and the manufacturing of electronic and nautical instruments. There is a strong and consistent preference for Small Business Administration set-asides, indicating a strategic commitment to leveraging a diverse industrial base for technical innovation and specialized consulting.
Operating as a key component of the Department of Defense, this office manages a broad scope of technical and strategic initiatives. Its procurement structure relies heavily on a mix of solicitations and subcontracts to acquire highly specialized engineering services and advanced hardware components.
Recent Osd Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by Osd, including active solicitations and recent awards.
Senate-confirmed and senior-executive posts at Osd and its sub-agencies, as published in the OPM Plum Book. These are leadership positions, not total employees.
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Recent Osd Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by this agency, including active solicitations and recent awards.