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JOHN PALING & CO., INC.

UEI: Q4FAUWSFL9L8

JOHN PALING & CO., INC. is a federal contractor, registered under UEI Q4FAUWSFL9L8. It has been awarded $157,561 in federal contracts. Primary work spans Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences. Top awarding agencies include Department Of Defense.

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Q4FAUWSFL9L8

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JOHN PALING & CO., INC. provides specialized research and development services, focusing on technical solutions within the research and experimental development field. The company has established a performance history with the Department of Defense, specifically supporting the USA Materiel Command ...

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Department Of Defense$157.6K100%

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541710 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences$157.6K100%

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BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE/PACIFIC NORTHWEST LABORATORY MANAGEMENT AND OPERATING CONTRACTThe Battelle Memorial Institute Management and Operating Contract is a forecast procurement issued by the Department of Energy through the Richland Operations Office. This contract focuses on the management and operation of the Pacific Northwest Laboratory, with performance taking place in Washington. The project is categorized under NAICS code 541710, which pertains to research and development in biotechnology. Battelle Memorial Institute serves as the incumbent contractor for this effort. Interested parties can coordinate with the Small Business Program Manager, Tara Coleman, regarding this opportunity. The forecast was posted on November 8, 2026, as part of the agency's public acquisition planning.

Richland Operations Office

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about 3 hours ago

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Next-Generation Human Systems Integration Framework and Toolset Prototype

Solicitation # bf1e6a1f-27f8-4540-afec-9134c5890c5e

The Department of Defense is seeking industry, academic, and commercial partners to develop a Next-Generation Human Systems Integration Framework and Toolset Prototype. This initiative aims to replace outdated, document-centric HSI practices with an agile, telemetry-driven approach integrated into digital engineering and DevSecOps workflows. The goal is to move away from retrospective compliance reviews toward continuous, quantitative, and predictive assessments of human-agent teaming to improve decision velocity and operator survivability across multi-domain weapons and autonomous systems. The project addresses critical gaps in current defense acquisition, specifically the lack of digital modeling for human cognitive dynamics and the risks associated with human-AI teaming, such as cognitive overload and automation complacency. The resulting modular prototype must embed real-time HSI evaluation into the digital engineering lifecycle, utilizing verification, validation, and analysis processes to achieve operational test certification. This framework will treat the human operator as a critical system component to reduce fielding timelines and minimize the need for excessive operator training.

Department Of Defense

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Clinical Evidence Review & Guideline DevelopmentThis subcontract, titled Clinical Evidence Review and Guideline Development, supports prime contractors on HRSA Women's Initiative for Screening and Health projects under the Department of Health and Human Services. The primary objective is to perform systematic evidence reviews and update clinical guidelines for women's preventive services. This process involves analyzing medical literature and coordinating with a multidisciplinary group of preventive service stakeholders to ensure guidelines are current and evidence-based. The project requires specialized expertise in public health, preventive medicine, and adult women's health. The final deliverable consists of updated Clinical Guidelines for women's preventive services. The opportunity was posted on November 6, 2026, with a response deadline of January 8, 2027, and is categorized under NAICS code 541710.

Health Resources And Services Administration

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Rapid Facility Clearance Cohort Pilot: Enabling Classified Technology Assessment and Bi-Directional Collaboration for Joint Operational Problems and Mission Capabilities Priorities

Solicitation # 8ee1fe86-14b2-42dd-974d-14259bd579e8

The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering, in coordination with the Defense Innovation Unit and Mission Engineering and Integration Activity, is establishing a Rapid Facility Clearance Mentorship and Prototyping Cohort. This pilot program addresses the procedural barrier where non-traditional, small-business, and commercial providers cannot access classified work without a Facility Clearance, yet cannot obtain one without a classified contract. Through subcontract relationships with Maximus Federal Services under the ONIX OTA framework, selected participants receive security mentorship and sponsorship for Facility Clearances adjudicated by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency. The primary objective is to allow the government to assess emerging technologies and conduct collaborative dialogue in classified settings to reduce transition risk and accelerate Joint Force capabilities. Participation in the cohort provides a security pathway and potential access to classified technical exchanges but does not guarantee funded technical work, the acquisition of products, or preferential status. Vendors are not paid for participating in the cohort or the sponsorship process and are responsible for all administrative and compliance costs associated with maintaining industrial security programs.

Department Of Defense

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PEO-SW: SOF Safety at Sea Assessment Event (AE)

Solicitation # PEO_SW_SOF_Safety_at_Sea_AE

SOFWERX, in collaboration with USSOCOM Program Executive Office SOF Warrior and Naval Special Warfare Command, is hosting an Assessment Event to identify prototype solutions for life raft capabilities and modernized emergency maritime survival supplies for single maritime craft operations. This opportunity is open exclusively to U.S. Persons from industry, academia, and national laboratories. The ultimate goal is to select a solution for program procurement by fiscal year 2029, with prototypes undergoing both operational and developmental testing. Interested parties must submit their capabilities by December 14, 2026. Following a downselect process, selected participants will attend an in-person event at SOFWERX from January 12 to January 14, 2027, to pitch and demonstrate their solutions to an evaluation panel. Successful candidates may enter into various agreements, including Other Transaction Authority, FAR-based contracts, or cooperative research and development agreements. Awardees may be required to comply with NIST SP 800-171 standards for protecting controlled unclassified information.

Department Of Defense

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U.S. AFRICOM INDUSTRY DAY - Tunis, Tunisia (2-4 February, 2027)

Solicitation # W90QVA-27-AFRICOMJ2

U.S. Africa Command is seeking commercial vendors to participate in Industry Sessions held in Tunis, Tunisia, from February 2 to 4, 2027, during the West Africa Shared Security Forum. These sessions serve as a platform for vendors to showcase military technologies, supplies, and services to African Partner nations. Primary areas of interest include geospatial tools, drones and counter-UAS technology, C4ISR systems, cyber security, big data analytics, and administrative consulting. This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposal or a commitment to contract. Interested vendors must submit a Capability Statement by November 12, 2026, detailing their company information, proposed exhibits, and demonstrated operational experience and supply chain capabilities within Africa. Selected participants are responsible for all associated costs, including travel, lodging, and equipment logistics, as the government provides no funding or administrative support. The government intends to notify selected vendors of their participation status by December 15, 2026, with a final acceptance deadline of December 17, 2026.

Department Of Defense

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Laser Source R&D / Engineering ConsultantThe Laser Source R&D / Engineering Consultant subcontract supports US Navy high-energy laser projects by providing specialized research and development to determine technical feasibility. The scope of work involves designing laser architecture, calculating thermal loads, and simulating beam propagation within the SWIR spectrum utilizing dedicated simulation software and test benches. Key deliverables include performance simulations, design schematics, and comprehensive technical feasibility reports. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541710, specifically targeting firms with fewer than 500 employees in accordance with SBIR/STTR mandates. Due to the technical complexity of the requirements, the role demands PhD-level expertise in optical physics or photonics. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 2, 2026.

United States Navy

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Neuromorphic Feasibility ResearchThe Neuromorphic Feasibility Research subcontract supports prime contractors on U.S. Navy SBIR projects through theoretical research and feasibility analysis. The scope of work involves conducting literature reviews, performing mathematical modeling of neuromorphic efficiency, and utilizing high-performance computing for simulations and technical risk assessments. The primary deliverables for this engagement are a comprehensive technical feasibility report and detailed research findings. This opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541710, specifically mandated for SBIR/STTR participants with fewer than 500 employees. Due to the nature of the Department of Defense work, the selected contractor must strictly adhere to Non-Disclosure Agreements and maintain rigorous protocols for handling export-controlled data. The response deadline for this solicitation is December 2, 2026.

United States Navy

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DRAFT-Rapid Expandable Modular SCIF Construction Project (REMS) for U.S. Pacific Command

Solicitation # 1fb5fee8-d3b0-42c4-a304-54bed06392a5

The Department of Defense is seeking a contractor to execute the Rapid Expandable Modular SCIF Construction Project for U.S. Pacific Command at Camp H.M. Smith, Hawaii. The project involves the design, fabrication, transport, and installation of a temporary, one-story prefabricated modular administrative Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility on a permanent concrete foundation. This facility must provide secure workspace with concurrent NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS access for an initial capacity of 140 personnel, with the engineering capability to expand to 229 personnel by Fiscal Years 2028-2029 without requiring de-accreditation or major reconstruction. The primary goal is to overcome the limitations of conventional site-built construction, which is often too slow and disruptive to meet evolving Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information mission requirements. The selected solution must adhere to ICD 705, IC Technical Specifications, and applicable UFC criteria while addressing regional challenges such as seismic activity, high wind loads, salt-air corrosion, and termites. By validating a secure off-site fabrication and chain-of-custody process, this project aims to establish a repeatable business model for accelerating the delivery of accredited secure facilities across the Indo-Pacific theater.

Department Of Defense

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NEPA and Cultural Resources Compliance Workflow Modernization Prototype for Army Reserve 63d Readiness Division

Solicitation # fb420221-eb1c-4f01-9757-62730fa6db7f

The U.S. Army Reserve 63d Readiness Division is seeking prototype approaches to modernize and standardize statutory and regulatory due-diligence workflows across its seven-state area of responsibility. The primary focus is on improving the consistency, visibility, and timeliness of National Environmental Policy Act and National Historic Preservation Act compliance processes related to facility maintenance, military construction, and real-property actions. The goal is to address operational inefficiencies such as inconsistent handoffs, duplicate documentation, and limited visibility into pending actions by developing a repeatable, Government-reviewable operating model. This effort aims to integrate work-order tracking, geospatial information, and regulatory correspondence to create an auditable system for decision support. The prototype will be evaluated based on its ability to improve processing timeliness, record traceability, and documentation completeness without requiring the government to procure new software unless identified as a gap. While the contractor will develop the workflow model, the Government retains all final regulatory determinations, compliance approvals, and signature authority.

Department Of Defense

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Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) Smart Maintenance Orchestrator Challenge

Solicitation # c922d13c-feef-4034-a736-c38d30c96a2d

The Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC) is seeking a software solution to modernize maintenance management across 53 Navy Defense Fuel Support Points (DFSPs). The current system relies on inconsistent, manual, paper-based processes that lack automated notifications and enterprise-level visibility, creating difficulties in verifying compliance and tracking the status of critical fuel assets. The goal is to implement a holistic approach that captures the entire maintenance lifecycle, utilizing programmable logic to automatically trigger follow-on actions and notify responsible operators. The selected provider must design, build, and sustain a scalable system that produces verifiable records of all maintenance and inspections. While the government is open to commercial, custom, or hybrid technical approaches, the solution will be initially validated at one or more operational DFSPs, with a primary focus on high-impact deepwater terminals. This initiative aims to fundamentally transform how maintenance is driven and evidenced rather than simply digitizing existing paper workflows.

Department Of Defense

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PEO-FW FANTOM Behavior Integration (A2E) Assessment Event (AE)

Solicitation # PEO_FW_A2E_AE

SOFWERX and USSOCOM Program Executive Office Fixed Wing are hosting an Assessment Event to identify vendors capable of integrating new or existing autonomy behaviors into the Framework of Autonomous Networked Tactical Open Modules software. This initiative supports the Adaptive Airborne Enterprise ecosystem, focusing on Group 2-3 uncrewed systems to enhance capabilities in swarm coordination, distributed decision-making, navigation, and task allocation using the FANTOM Core Software Development Kit. Participation is restricted to U.S. citizens, and the government seeks to establish a catalog of behaviors and evaluate vendor integration capabilities to inform future development. The process consists of four phases, beginning with a submission deadline of November 12, 2026, followed by a downselect period and a virtual Assessment Event from December 15 to 17, 2026. Successful participants may be eligible for various funding vehicles, including OTA, FAR-based contracts, or Cooperative Research and Development Agreements. Awardees may be required to comply with NIST SP 800-171 standards for protecting controlled unclassified information.

Department Of Defense

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U.S. Army Long Range Precision Munition Launched Effects Medium Range-Lethal Prototype Integration and Qualification

Solicitation # 11e09f87-099d-4282-abc4-f6a4ce589397

The U.S. Army is seeking prototype approaches for the Long Range Precision Munition (LRPM) to enhance the lethality and operational flexibility of aviation and ground forces. This effort focuses on integrating commercial or modified commercial air vehicles with government-developed payloads, launch systems, and battle-management technologies. The goal is to create a fieldable all-up-round capability capable of operating in contested anti-access/area-denial and PNT-denied environments. The selected performer will be responsible for the integration, testing, qualification, and sustainment of the prototypes, including software and firmware integration, cybersecurity validation, and airworthiness support. While the government will provide technical data packages for the payload section, software baselines, and interface protocols, the performer is responsible for all physical hardware procurement and assembly. This prototype-driven approach aims to generate the technical and manufacturing evidence necessary to support future production and operational fielding decisions.

Department Of Defense

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AIR FORCE CRYPTOLOGIC OFFICE COMMERCIAL SOLUTIONS OPENING

Solicitation # FA7037-21-S-C001

The Air Force Cryptologic Office (AFCO) Cyberspace Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance and Multi-Domain Innovation Division is soliciting innovative commercial capabilities through Commercial Solutions Opening FA7037-21-S-C001. The agency is seeking mature technologies and innovative services in Electromagnetic Warfare, Information Operations, and electromagnetic digital communications, with a specific goal of achieving a field demonstration within one year. The procurement process is divided into two phases: Phase I requires the submission of a quad chart and a white paper, while Phase II consists of full proposals by invitation only. Awards may be issued as traditional contracts or Other Transactions (OT), with potential funding ranging from 50,000 dollars to 50 million dollars over a period of performance lasting between one and five years. The evaluation process is based on technical merit, importance to agency programs, and fund availability, utilizing peer or scientific review to select offerors. Successful projects are expected to follow a structure of base period tasks to demonstrate feasibility, followed by option tasks for design, fabrication, testing, and evaluation. Because the work supports DoD ISR-Cyber capabilities, offerors must possess the necessary personnel and facility security clearances to handle classified work independently. All acquired technologies are treated as commercial items under 10 USC 3458 and DFARS 212.70. Submissions are managed by Carissa Heuertz, and the performance location is identified as San Antonio, Texas.

Department Of Defense

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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE LINEAR ACCELLERATORThe Department of Energy, through the Oakland Operations Office, has issued a forecast for a contract regarding the operation and maintenance of a linear accelerator. This project will be performed in California under NAICS code 541710. The current incumbent contractor for these services is Stanford University. The forecast was posted on October 25, 2026, and is categorized as other for its set-aside description. Interested parties may coordinate with Chelsea Murphy, the Small Business Program Manager, for further information regarding this acquisition.

Oakland Operations Office

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USSF SLD 30: Integrated Development Planning and Environmental Readiness Process Prototype

Solicitation # 61fb4c07-b7d0-4646-987e-dbc1c624d7cf

Space Launch Delta 30 is seeking industry, academic, and non-profit partners to prototype an integrated development planning and environmental readiness process. The goal is to replace the Department of the Air Force's fragmented legacy planning system, which currently takes over nine months to produce low-fidelity concepts, with a unified methodology. This effort focuses on the creation of a repeatable business process rather than physical construction or facility delivery. The objective is to utilize agile design charrettes and concurrent environmental analysis to compress the planning lifecycle, aiming to produce a high-fidelity 30% to 35% conceptual planning package and complete environmental documentation in under five months. This multi-phase prototype begins with Phase I, focusing on Small-Scale Project Process Prototype support for SLC-9. The final deliverable is a government-owned Technical Data Package that codifies this accelerated planning process.

Department Of Defense

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Tactical ISR Processing, Exploitation and Dissemination (PED): Adaptive AI and Autonomy at the Tactical Edge

Solicitation # 1f829fd0-4f36-4a90-a3b7-d05d41483223

The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is seeking prototype solutions under an Other Transaction Authority vehicle to develop edge-deployable computer vision capabilities for unclassified small unmanned aerial systems. The primary goal is to enable sustained tactical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations in contested and austere environments where connectivity is limited. By focusing on object detection, tracking, and re-identification, the project aims to eliminate the current dependency on enterprise cloud infrastructure for model retraining, allowing warfighters to maintain continuous custody of objects of interest. The required solution must utilize low-shot learning approaches, enabling operators with minimal coding expertise to adapt models at the point of need using limited labeled data on size, weight, and power constrained hardware. Success will be measured by specific precision, recall, and F1 thresholds, as well as the ability to re-identify objects after a loss of custody. To ensure operational utility, the prototype must integrate with standard GEOINT data formats, REST API architectures, and tactical dissemination systems such as the TAK ecosystem.

Department Of Defense

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Nanotechnology Orchestrated Viral Annihilation (NOVA) – DTRA

Solicitation # 5fc9b9c3-3c66-4cf1-bd23-c37a93301889

The Department of Defense, through the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, is seeking prototypes for nanotechnology-based medical countermeasures to protect warfighters from multiple viral threats. Moving away from the traditional one-virus, one-countermeasure model, this initiative aims to develop broad-spectrum, biocompatible, and biodegradable solutions capable of functioning in both pre- and post-exposure scenarios. The goal is to create a versatile platform that can neutralize various viruses while simultaneously mitigating inflammatory fallout from preexisting infections. The project is divided into three lines of effort focusing on prototype demonstration, ruggedization, and scalability. The first phase requires a prototype that demonstrates activity against at least five viruses in vitro and one virus in vivo, utilizing cellular decoy and immunomodulatory mechanisms. The second phase focuses on creating heat-stable, ruggedized formulations suitable for multiple administration routes in austere environments. Finally, the effort requires the development of a scalable manufacturing process and a defined regulatory pathway toward FDA licensure to ensure the technology can transition from nonclinical demonstration to clinical use.

Department Of Defense

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