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AI Software Engineer / NLP Developer

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline10/07/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the U.S. Air Force seeks an AI Software Engineer or NLP Developer to create functional software tools for AI Performance Evaluation projects. The scope of work involves developing search capabilities, document comparison software, and AI-driven summarization features, which will be integrated into government interfaces using GovCloud infrastructure and LLM APIs. The final deliverable is a functional AI Performance Evaluation software application, and personnel may be required to hold security clearances for handling classified proposals. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541511, specifically adhering to SBIR/STTR mandates for companies with fewer than 500 employees. Interested parties must respond by October 7, 2026, following the posting date of September 23, 2026.

General Info

US Air Force seeks AI software engineer for performance evaluation tools by October 7, 2026.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air ForceView Agency

NAICS

541511 - Custom Computer Programming ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DAF26TZ06-NV006.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Artificial Intelligence Performance Evaluation Tool

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Timeline

PostedSep 23

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Response DeadlineOct 7

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10/07/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 13 days

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

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Full Description

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Develops functional software tools for prime contractors on U.S. Air Force AI Performance Evaluation Tool projects. Builds search capabilities, document comparison software, and AI-driven summarization features. Integrates tools into government interfaces using GovCloud infrastructure and LLM APIs. May require security clearances for handling classified proposals. Delivers a functional AI Performance Evaluation software application.

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