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Advanced Aerospace Research & Development (R&D) Technical Support

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Response Deadline01/23/2027, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract entails providing advanced technical support for aerospace systems research and development, focusing on high-level activities such as conceptual design, modeling, simulation, and experimental testing. These efforts are intended to support government-led R&D initiatives, executed under various task orders. The work falls under the NAICS code 541715, indicating professional, scientific, and technical services in research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences. Issued by the Department of Defense through the FA9300 Aftc Pzr agency, this subcontract opportunity was posted on January 27, 2026, with a response deadline of January 23, 2027. Although specific details on the place of performance or point of contact are not provided, the contract supports critical aerospace research aligning with DoD priorities, contributing to cutting-edge innovations and technological advancements in aerospace systems.

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Provide advanced aerospace R&D technical support for DoD under task orders, focusing on design and testing.

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Department Of Defense → FA9300 Aftc PzrView Agency

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, USA

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PostedJan 27

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Response DeadlineJan 23

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01/23/2027, 10:00:00 PM UTCin 6 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA9300 Aftc Pzr

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Conduct high-level aerospace systems research including conceptual design, modeling, simulation, and experimental testing in support of government-led R&D initiatives under task orders.

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