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COLE ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. Orlando FL USA

UEI: SLED_668F5836AD7FC98B

COLE ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. Orlando FL USA is a federal contractor, registered under UEI SLED_668F5836AD7FC98B. It has been awarded $192,611,810 in federal contracts. Primary work spans Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Top awarding agencies include Department Of Defense.

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Cole Engineering Services, Inc. provides technical services under NAICS 541715, focusing on the research and development of electric and electronic equipment. The company has experience supporting the Department of Defense. Their industry focus is centered on electronic equipment research and deve...

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Department Of Defense$192.6M100%

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)$192.6M100%

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USDA SBIR/STTR Topic 8.6 — Rural and Community Development

Solicitation # USDA-NIFA-TOPIC-8.6

The USDA SBIR/STTR Topic 8.6 solicitation, managed by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, seeks to improve the quality of life in rural America through the creation and commercialization of science-based technologies. The program focuses on addressing critical economic and social challenges, requiring applicants to explicitly define the rural problem they intend to solve and how their technology will provide a solution. While not limited to agriculture, projects must include objectives to evaluate their impact on the environment, climate mitigation, or the socio-economic development of rural communities. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside for entities with fewer than 500 employees. The USDA is looking for a diverse portfolio of projects that balance high-risk, high-reward innovations with the practical application of existing technologies. Interested parties can find further details through the National Program Leader, Carlos Ortiz, or via the official NIFA website.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

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USDA SBIR/STTR Topic 8.5 — Food Science and Nutrition

Solicitation # USDA-NIFA-TOPIC-8.5

The USDA SBIR/STTR Topic 8.5 solicitation, managed by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, seeks to fund research and development projects focused on advancing food science and nutrition. The program prioritizes the creation of new processes, technologies, and products that enhance food safety, improve nutritional value, reduce food waste, and detect hazardous materials. Key objectives include developing climate-smart food systems, addressing food deserts, and creating products that combat diet-related chronic diseases. A successful project must result in a proof of concept for a patented process or a marketable product. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside for entities with fewer than 500 employees. The long-term strategic goals over the next decade include the commercialization of novel food systems to reduce foodborne illnesses, lower the carbon footprint of the food industry, and bridge socioeconomic gaps to ensure the accessibility of healthy, sustainably produced foods. Interested parties can coordinate with the National Program Leader, Dr. Junia Jean-Gilles Beaubrun, regarding this federal solicitation.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

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USDA SBIR/STTR Topic 8.8 — Biofuels and Biobased Products

Solicitation # USDA-NIFA-TOPIC-8.8

The USDA SBIR/STTR Topic 8.8 solicitation, managed by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, seeks to advance the competitiveness of non-food biobased products and biofuels. The primary goal is to develop new or improved technologies that convert agricultural materials into value-added industrial products, thereby diversifying agriculture and strengthening its role as a raw material supplier for industry. Key research priorities include enhancing the cost-effectiveness of biobased products compared to non-agricultural alternatives and developing new products from industrial crops. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, limiting eligibility to companies with fewer than 500 employees. The solicitation was posted on August 11, 2026, and is overseen by Dr. David Songstad. Interested parties can find further details through the official NIFA website.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

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USDA SBIR/STTR Topic 8.13 — Plant Production and Protection - Engineering

Solicitation # USDA-NIFA-TOPIC-8.13

The USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture is soliciting proposals under Topic 8.13 for the development and commercialization of engineering technologies designed to improve crop production and protection in both conventional and organic systems. The program focuses on creating scalable solutions that enhance system efficiency and profitability while protecting crops from pests and pathogens in an environmentally and economically sound manner. Applicants must provide detailed design specifications, functionality, reliability, and cost-benefit analyses, along with clear testing metrics and data collection methods. This solicitation is a total small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for companies with fewer than 500 employees. Phase I applications must focus on early-stage, proof-of-concept research, and any adaptation of existing technologies to new crops or regions must demonstrate significant innovation. Projects that do not directly align with crop production and protection should be vetted by the National Program Leader to ensure they fit the program's objectives.

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USDA SBIR/STTR Topic 8.4 — Management of Natural Resources

Solicitation # USDA-NIFA-TOPIC-8.4

The USDA SBIR/STTR Topic 8.4 solicitation, managed by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, seeks to commercialize innovative technologies designed to monitor, protect, and improve the quality and quantity of natural resources. The program focuses on managing soil, water, air, and other natural resources within agricultural, forest, and rangeland landscapes to ensure climate-smart productivity and profitability. There is a specific emphasis on circular agriculture principles that utilize waste or byproducts to enhance soil health, reduce erosion, and optimize nutrient and water management. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside restricted to organizations with fewer than 500 employees. Interested parties can coordinate with the National Program Leader, Dr. Diomides Zamora, regarding the development of technologies that reduce waste streams while sustaining the delivery of natural and agricultural goods and services.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

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USDA SBIR/STTR Topic 8.3 — Animal Production and Protection

Solicitation # USDA-NIFA-TOPIC-8.3

The USDA SBIR/STTR solicitation for Animal Production and Protection, managed by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, seeks innovative and marketable technologies to enhance the productivity, efficiency, and biosecurity of agricultural animals. The program prioritizes the development of tools for rapid disease detection, point-of-care treatment, and the creation of viable alternatives to antibiotics to combat pathogen resistance. Additionally, there is a strong emphasis on environmental stewardship, specifically regarding carbon sequestration and the optimization of manure management to reduce the ecological impact of animal agriculture. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate, limiting eligibility to organizations with fewer than 500 employees. The primary goal is to ensure the safety of the national food supply and maintain the global competitiveness of American producers while contributing to worldwide food security. Interested parties can contact National Program Leader Dr. Amber Campbell for further information regarding this federal solicitation.

National Institute of Food and Agriculture

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RFA # 20849 / SFS # ISHRSB1-27

Solicitation # DOH01-ISHRSB1-27-111326900AM

The New York State Department of Health, Wadsworth Center, is offering 620,000 dollars in funding over a one year term to support breast cancer research and education programs. This initiative aims to reinvigorate the scientific community and expand peer reviewed research statewide by providing supplemental funding to community based organizations with existing educational programs. The primary goal is to implement innovative projects focused on general education and breast cancer risk reduction while filling critical gaps in current funding. Interested parties must respond to solicitation number DOH01-ISHRSB1-27-111326900AM by the deadline of January 6, 2027. This state level opportunity is designed to create a continuum of competitive funding for investigator initiated studies and projects. Primary contact for this solicitation is David Googins within the Extramural Grants Administration.

New York State Department of Health

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Fire Dynamics & Thermal Modeling ServicesThis subcontract for Fire Dynamics and Thermal Modeling Services supports the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division within the Department of Defense. The selected provider will perform advanced modeling and simulation to analyze fire and blast impacts, specifically focusing on fire dynamics, smoke spread, water mist dynamics, and gaseous fire suppression. A critical component of the scope involves conducting heat transfer modeling for lithium battery thermal runaway and blast impact analysis utilizing PHAST and FLACS tools. The project requires specialized expertise in conjugate heat transfer and thermal runaway sustained peak heat loading to ensure accurate safety and impact assessments. The primary deliverable consists of detailed thermal and blast impact analysis reports provided to prime contractors. Interested parties should note the response deadline of December 14, 2026, under NAICS code 541715.

Nswc Philadelphia Division

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Solicitation # DARPA-PS-27-06

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Strategic Technology Office is soliciting proposals for Unison, a program focused on developing collaborative-autonomy approaches that jointly adapt team decision-making and communications during mission execution. The program aims to enable autonomous teams of tens to hundreds of agents to modify tactics, behaviors, and information exchange as mission complexity increases or communications become degraded. This effort is divided into two Technical Areas: Joint Co-adaptation (TA-1) and Modeling and Simulation Environment (TA-2). The core objective is to preserve mission performance while reducing communication dependence and the reasoning burden on individual agents in dynamic, resource-constrained environments. This procurement is conducted via an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) for Prototypes under 10 U.S.C. 4022. Key requirements include CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 Rev 2 and DoD Instruction 5200.48 for the protection of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Awards will be based on technical approach, relevant qualifications in autonomy and communications, budget realism, and the extent of government data rights. Performance is measured through a milestone-based approach with specific exit criteria, including computational tractability and repeatability. Proposals must be submitted as encrypted zip files in LaTeX format to the BAA Coordinator by the specified deadline.

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DHS SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH (SBIR) PROGRAM FY27 PRE-SOLICITATION

Solicitation # DHSSBIRFY27PRE

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a pre-solicitation for the FY27 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, intended for planning purposes to prepare small business concerns for the upcoming 27.1 Solicitation. This program is structured into three phases: Phase I focuses on determining scientific and technical feasibility; Phase II aims to develop a well-defined deliverable prototype; and Phase III focuses on the commercialization of the research into viable products or services. The total contract duration, including options, cannot exceed 36 months, and all research and development must be performed within the United States. To be eligible, offerors must register with SAM.gov, the SBA Company Registration Database, and the DHS SBIR Portal. Entities majority-owned by venture capital firms, hedge funds, or private equity firms are ineligible, and Phase I applicants must meet or exceed the Phase II Transition Rate Benchmark. Proposals will be evaluated based on technical merit, staff qualifications, potential for commercialization, and cost reasonableness. Submissions must be made via the DHS SBIR Portal, adhering to strict formatting requirements, including a single PDF for the technical proposal and a JPEG or PNG for the briefing chart.

Sci Technology Acq Division

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Preclinical Medications Discovery and Abuse Liability Testing for NIDA

Solicitation # 75N95022C00004

The National Institute on Drug Abuse, a part of the National Institutes of Health, intends to award a sole source modification to Virginia Commonwealth University under contract number 75N95022C00004. This action will extend the period of performance for the Preclinical Medications Discovery and Abuse Liability Testing program by 12 months, extending the deadline to February 21, 2027. The extension is designed to prevent disruptions in the development of therapeutics for pre-clinical and clinical trials while a new contract is planned and competed. This is a presolicitation notice and not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit capability statements and supporting documentation to the contracting officer by November 27, 2026, to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the requirements. The government will use these responses to determine whether to proceed with the non-competitive award or move toward a competitive procurement process.

National Institutes Of Health Olao

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Valkryn Testos C2Net Integration and Evaluation platform

Solicitation # FA2823-27-Q-A001

The Air Force Test Center Operational Contracting Division intends to award a sole-source, Firm Fixed Price Commercial Purchase Order to Valkryn Systems, Inc. for the procurement of the Valkryn TestOS C2Net Integration and Evaluation platform. This platform will serve as the baseline for JIATF-401/ATEC Data Mesh c-sUAS testing. The scope of work is divided into three specific contract line item numbers, including two units of TestOS Enclave Hosting and Ingestion, one unit of Real-Time Live Sensor Integration, and two units of Software License and Reachback. The project is categorized under NAICS code 541715 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The anticipated award date is November 23, 2026, with performance taking place in Florida. This action is a Notice of Intent and not a request for proposals; however, written responses regarding the intent to sole source must be submitted to Jala McLaughlin by 12:00 PM CDT on November 16. The contracting officer for this effort is Gretchen A. Tubolino.

FA2823 Aftc Pzio

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Prototype development for Battlefield Wound Infection Prevention and Treatment (BWI P&T) Barrier Combination

Solicitation # HT9427-26-R-E020

The Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity is seeking proposals for the development of a Battlefield Wound Infection Prevention and Treatment Barrier Combination prototype. This medical countermeasure must integrate a physical wound barrier with antimicrobial and antifungal properties to prevent systemic infections in combat scenarios. The project aims to advance the technology from a preferred starting point of Technology Readiness Level 5 to TRL 8, culminating in a product that has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval or clearance. The scope of work includes preclinical testing, human clinical trials, and the submission of regulatory packages such as New Drug Applications or Premarket Approval Applications. This effort is being conducted under prototype Other Transaction Authority 10 U.S.C. 4022, meaning it does not follow standard FAR-based procurement processes. The government prefers a Firm Fixed Price agreement, though Cost Plus Fixed Fee is acceptable. The estimated period of performance is 48 months, divided into prototype demonstration, clinical studies and regulatory submissions, and final FDA review. To be eligible, offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and demonstrate participation by nontraditional defense contractors or non-profit research institutes, or provide a significant cost share. Proposals are due by November 20, 2026, and will be evaluated based on the proposer's demonstrated ability to successfully develop and deliver the prototype.

Defense Health Agency

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GPS Ground Segment Monitor Station Service (MSS)

Solicitation # SSC-GCS-MSS-SSN-2026-2

The United States Space Force is issuing a Sources Sought Notice to conduct market research for a modernized Monitor Station Service (MSS) to support the GPS Ground Control Segment. The primary objective is to replace obsolete ground receiver infrastructure by late 2028 to maintain the Architecture Evolution Plan Kalman Filter while expanding capabilities. The required solution must provide simultaneous multi-frequency tracking for legacy, modernized civil (CNAV), and military (MNAV) signals, ensuring safety-of-life assurance and secure M-Code operations. The government is seeking a modular, open-systems architecture that integrates with existing systems and adheres to strict NSA cryptographic and security certifications. The acquisition is planned in three phases, starting with the replacement of operational P(Y) data feeds by late 2028, followed by full core capability delivery by 2030, and additional enhancements by 2032. Interested respondents must possess a Secret Facility Clearance and provide detailed statements of capability, including technical maturity, programmatic feasibility, and rough order of magnitude cost estimates, by December 8, 2026.

FA8807 Military Commission And Pnt Ssc/cgk

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Cloud-Based Command and Control Plus (CBC2+) Voice Communications Request for Information (RFI)

Solicitation # FA861227RB003

The Department of the Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management is conducting market research for the Cloud-Based Command and Control Plus program. The agency is seeking mature commercial, non-developmental, government-developed, or emerging capabilities designed to integrate and manage voice and radio communications within cloud and edge command-and-control environments. This effort is issued as a Request for Information under solicitation number FA861227RB003 and is intended solely for market research purposes. It does not constitute a formal request for proposal or a commitment to contract for any services. Interested parties must provide their responses by the deadline of December 11, 2026.

FA8612 Aflcmc C3BM C3

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Request for Information (RFI) for a Cislunar Space System (CSS)

Solicitation # 10302026-01

The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research via a Request for Information to inform the acquisition strategy for a Cislunar Space System (CSS). The program seeks a rapid, low-risk solution to develop and field up to five space vehicles (SVs) designed to operate throughout cislunar space, including Earth-Moon transfers and libration point orbits. These seed vehicles will support government-provided payloads and serve as a foundation for a potential future proliferated cislunar constellation. The required system must encompass a space segment with compact bus designs, a ground segment for mission management and command and control, a communication segment supporting responsive tasking, and integration with a government-provided National Security Space Launch booster. Key technical objectives include a payload capacity of up to 2,000 kg, a design life of three to five years, and power requirements ranging from a 1 kW threshold to a 3 kW objective. The system must also implement NSA Type-I encryption and decryption for cybersecurity. The notional schedule targets an Authority to Proceed for preliminary design work in the second quarter of FY27, with initial launch capability by late CY29 and operational initial on-orbit capability by CY31. Following the review of industry capabilities and rough order of magnitude cost estimates, the government intends to award up to five Firm Fixed Price preliminary design study contracts.

Department Of The Air Force

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Request for Proposal (RFP) - Resilient Missile Warning Tracking (RMWT) Low Earth Orbit (LEO) Ground Entry Points (GEPs)

Solicitation # FA240126R0003

The Space Development Agency is soliciting proposals under solicitation FA240126R0003 for the Resilient Missile Warning Tracking Low Earth Orbit Ground Entry Points effort. This acquisition is structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract with a ceiling of 369 million dollars. The scope of work encompasses the development, integration, test, operations, and maintenance of Tranche 3 Ground Entry Points at multiple globally dispersed locations. Key requirements include civil engineering for site construction, the procurement and installation of communications shelters, antennas, optical terminals, and networking equipment, as well as the provision of technical services such as site surveys and onsite test support. The contract utilizes a best-value tradeoff source selection process where technical, management, and past performance factors are significantly more important than price. Proposals must be submitted in seven volumes via the DoD Secure Access File Exchange by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on December 18, 2026. The pricing structure includes Firm Fixed Price arrangements for primary labor and materials, with Cost No Fee for other direct costs and travel. The period of performance consists of an ordering period from March 31, 2027, to September 30, 2031, followed by an option period extending to September 30, 2035. Large business offerors are required to meet a minimum small business participation requirement of 5 percent.

FA2401 Space Development Agency Sda

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ACC-DTA Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO)

Solicitation # W912CH-26-S-0001

The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO), solicitation W912CH-26-S-0001, is a rapid-acquisition vehicle designed to transition cutting-edge commercial technologies into active defense programs. Operating through 2028, this CSO utilizes a streamlined, multi-phased competitive process consisting of solution briefs, presentations, and commercial solution proposals. The program supports a diverse customer base, including the Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) and six Portfolio Acquisition Executives, focusing on the development, integration, and sustainment of ground vehicle systems to enhance Army modernization and operational readiness. The CSO encompasses various Areas of Interest (AoIs) with diverse technical requirements, such as the FALCONS long-range sensor prototype, C-UAS detection systems, the TIGER Readiness program for Abrams tank engines, and the Light Tactical Trailer Heavy Chassis. Depending on the AoI, the government may award fixed-price contracts under FAR Part 12, non-FAR transaction agreements under 10 U.S.C. 4022, or Cooperative Agreements under 31 U.S.C. 6305. For example, the FALCONS prototype effort features funding ceilings of $24 million to $30 million based on the use of government-provided hardware. Evaluation is based on technical merit, schedule realism, and affordability, with ratings of Acceptable or Unacceptable. Awardees must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and utilize the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for invoicing. Strict compliance is required for the Buy American Act and Specialty Metals clauses, particularly for critical components. All submissions must remain unclassified, and the government reserves the right to modify phases or add new AoIs as requirements evolve.

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