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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline10/28/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity involves providing specialized business consulting services for prime contractors working on Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems projects for the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The primary objective is to facilitate the transition of dual-use technology from the prototype stage to a viable commercial product through the delivery of comprehensive commercialization plans, strategy reports, market research, and business model development. The project is designated as a total small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for firms with fewer than 500 employees, falling under NAICS code 541611. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 28, 2026, to support the Department of Defense in bridging the gap between technical development and commercial scalability.

General Info

Small business consulting for OSD Counter-UAS technology commercialization. Deadline: October 28, 2026.

Agency

Department of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of OSW27BZ01-NV001.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems Rapid Maturation

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Timeline

PostedOct 7

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Response DeadlineOct 28

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10/28/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 17 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

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Provides business consulting for prime contractors on Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSW) C-UAS projects. Performs market research, commercialization planning, and business model development to transition dual-use C-UAS technology from prototype to commercial product. Delivers a commercialization plan and strategy report.

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