Research Institution / University Partnership

This subcontract opportunity with the U.S. Special Operations Command focuses on a partnership with research institutions or universities to provide fundamental research and academic validation for prime contractors on Department of Defense SBIR projects. The scope of work includes conducting literature reviews, performing laboratory experiments, and developing mathematical models utilizing high-performance computing clusters. All research involving human or animal subjects requires Institutional Review Board approval, and the final deliverables consist of technical reports, feasibility data, and peer-reviewed findings. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for entities with fewer than 500 employees, falling under NAICS code 541715. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 7, 2026, following the posting date of September 23, 2026.