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Specialized Research Collaboration

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Response Deadline12/04/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract, titled Specialized Research Collaboration, supports the Air Force Office of Scientific Research Young Investigator Program. The selected provider will perform technical research, data analysis, and experimental validation for prime contractors, focusing on specific subject areas and hypothesis testing as outlined in the Statement of Objectives. Key deliverables include the submission of research data and technical reports. The opportunity is managed by the Department of Defense under NAICS code 541715. Interested parties must provide personnel Biographical Sketches and Conflict of Interest disclosures. The solicitation was posted on September 8, 2026, with a response deadline of December 4, 2026.

General Info

Subcontract for Air Force research, data analysis, and reports; deadline December 4, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Air Force Office Of Scientific ResearchView 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

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of FA955026S0003.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Air Force Fiscal Year 2027 Young Investigator Program (YIP)

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PostedSep 8

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Response DeadlineDec 4

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12/04/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin 2 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Air Force Office Of Scientific Research

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Performs technical research tasks, data analysis, or experimental validation for prime contractors on Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) Young Investigator Program projects. Conducts research in specific subject areas and tests hypotheses as defined in the Prime's Statement of Objectives. Requires submission of personnel Biographical Sketches and Conflict of Interest disclosures. Delivers research data and technical reports.

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