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Specialized Technical Consultant

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SBIR / STTR

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

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This subcontract opportunity is for a Specialized Technical Consultant to provide niche expertise to prime contractors working on Department of War STTR projects under the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The selected consultant will be responsible for performing specialized testing, analysis, and simulation, while also assisting in the development of commercialization strategies and providing subject matter expertise for the Technical Volume. Key deliverables include technical analysis, certification reports, and specialized data. The opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, specifically mandated for SBIR/STTR participants with fewer than 500 employees, falling under NAICS code 541690. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 2, 2026.

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Agency

Department of Defense → Defense Threat Reduction Agency

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DTR27TZ02-NV003.

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 26 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → Defense Threat Reduction Agency

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Defense → Defense Threat Reduction Agency

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Provides niche expertise for prime contractors on Department of War STTR projects. Performs specialized testing, analysis, or simulation, assists in commercialization strategy development, and provides subject matter expertise for the Technical Volume. Delivers technical analysis, certification reports, or specialized data.

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