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Independent RF/Photonics Testing and Verification

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for the Department of the Air Force to provide independent verification and validation services for RF photonics projects. The selected contractor will be responsible for measuring signal integrity, efficiency, and bandwidth, while also performing environmental stress testing for vibration and temperature. To ensure precision, the work must be conducted in certified calibration labs using high-precision spectrum analyzers, and the provider must maintain ISO/IEC 17025 certification. The final deliverables for this engagement include validation data and a formal Independent Test Report. This is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380, specifically adhering to SBIR/STTR mandates for companies with fewer than 500 employees. The solicitation was posted on November 4, 2026, with a response deadline of December 2, 2026. Interested parties can find further details through the Department of Defense SBIR/STTR portal.

General Info

Air Force small business subcontract for RF photonics independent verification and validation services.

Agency

Department of Defense → United States Air Force

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DAF27TZ02-DV006.

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

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Wideband Antenna for RF Photonics Modules

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PostedNov 4

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Response DeadlineDec 2

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12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin 26 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → United States Air Force

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Defense → United States Air Force

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Full Description

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Performs independent verification and validation (IV&V) for prime contractors on Department of the Air Force RF photonics projects. Measures bandwidth, efficiency, and signal integrity, and conducts environmental stress testing for temperature and vibration. Utilizes certified calibration labs and high-precision spectrum analyzers. Requires ISO/IEC 17025 certification. Delivers an Independent Test Report (ITR) and validation data.

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