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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline09/23/2026, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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Agency

Department of Defense → United States Air ForceView 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 DAF26BZ05-DV031.

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

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F-16 Agnostic Rapid Weapons Integration

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PostedAug 5

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Response DeadlineSep 23

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → United States Air Force

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Provides academic research, theoretical modeling, and experimental validation for prime contractors on Department of the Air Force SBIR/STTR projects. Performs data analysis and theoretical validation of aerospace concepts using high-performance computing (HPC) clusters and university-grade laboratory equipment. Requires IRB approval where applicable. Delivers research papers, data sets, and validated theoretical models.

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