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Foreign Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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Response Deadline11/15/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for a Foreign Telecommunications Subject Matter Expert to support prime contractors on JWAC projects for the Department of Defense. The role involves providing specialized technical expertise on foreign computer and telecommunications systems, which includes analyzing indigenous components and delivering detailed technical specifications to emulation teams. The selected provider will be responsible for conducting comprehensive modeling of foreign network systems to advance cyber capability initiatives and producing detailed technical analysis reports. The position is based in Dahlgren and requires a TS/SCI security clearance. Interested parties must respond by November 15, 2026. The work falls under NAICS code 541690 and is managed through the Hq Acc Amic agency.

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Foreign Telecommunications SME for DoD JWAC projects in Dahlgren; TS/SCI required by 11/15/2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4890 Hq Acc Amic

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Dahlgren, VA, 22448, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA489027RFI0003.

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PostedNov 3

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Response DeadlineNov 15

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11/15/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 12 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4890 Hq Acc Amic

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Full Description

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Provides technical expertise on foreign telecommunications and computer systems for prime contractors on JWAC projects. Analyzes indigenous and foreign components, provides technical specifications to emulation teams, and conducts comprehensive modeling of foreign network systems to support cyber capability initiatives. Requires TS/SCI clearance. Delivers technical analysis reports and specifications for foreign network components.

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