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SBIR / STTR

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

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This subcontract opportunity for a Research Institution Partner supports Department of the Air Force STTR projects by providing core academic research, theoretical modeling, and experimental validation. The selected partner will collaborate with prime contractors to conduct Phase I feasibility studies and establish technical objectives to determine the viability of specific concepts. Key deliverables include the provision of technical reports, feasibility data, and validated research findings. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for organizations with fewer than 500 employees, falling under NAICS code 541712. Interested parties must respond by December 2, 2026. This effort is managed by the United States Air Force within the Department of Defense.

General Info

Air Force STTR subcontract for academic research and validation. Deadline December 2, 2026.

Agency

Department of Defense → United States Air Force

NAICS

541712 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DAF27TX02-DV502.

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

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Timeline

PostedNov 4

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Response DeadlineDec 2

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Response Deadline

12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin 25 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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Performs core academic research, theoretical modeling, and experimental validation for prime contractors on Department of the Air Force STTR projects. Conducts Phase I feasibility studies and develops technical objectives to determine concept feasibility. Delivers technical reports, feasibility data, and validated research findings.

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