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Clinical/Behavioral Testing Services

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SBIR / STTR

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

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This subcontract for Clinical and Behavioral Testing Services supports prime contractors on Department of War Smart Manufacturing SBIR projects under the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The scope of work involves performing human and animal subject testing, specifically focusing on user studies, ergonomic testing, and data collection for human-machine interfaces using biometric sensors in controlled environments. Key deliverables include behavioral data analysis and comprehensive user testing reports. To qualify, providers must obtain Institutional Review Board approval and maintain necessary ethics certifications. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541715, specifically targeting firms with fewer than 500 employees to meet SBIR/STTR mandates. The response deadline for this requirement is October 7, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for clinical and behavioral testing services for DoD smart manufacturing SBIR projects.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → Office of the Secretary of DefenseView Agency

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of OSW26BZ06-DV032.

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

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Smart Manufacturing

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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 14 days

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

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U.S. Department of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

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Performs human and animal subject testing for prime contractors on Department of War Smart Manufacturing SBIR projects. Conducts user studies, ergonomic testing, and data collection on human-machine interfaces (HMI) using biometric sensors and controlled environments. Requires Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval and ethics certifications. Delivers user testing reports and behavioral data analysis.

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