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Specialized Technical Consultant

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline11/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for a Specialized Technical Consultant to provide subject matter expertise to prime contractors supporting Department of Defense 2027 SBIR/STTR Phase I projects for the U.S. Air Force. The selected consultant will be responsible for performing specialized analysis, designing methodologies, and assisting in the development of Phase I approaches and objectives. Key deliverables include technical specifications, validated methodologies, and expert reports. The opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541690, requiring firms to have fewer than 500 employees to meet SBIR/STTR mandates. The solicitation was posted on October 28, 2026, with a response deadline of November 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

General Info

Technical consultant for DoD 2027 SBIR/STTR Phase I projects for US Air Force.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DAF27BZ01-DV007.

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

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Timeline

PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineNov 25

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Response Deadline

11/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 28 days

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

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Organization / AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

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Full Description

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Provides subject matter expertise for prime contractors on Department of Defense (DoW) 2027 SBIR/STTR Phase I projects. Performs specialized analysis, designs methodologies, and assists in drafting the Phase I approach and objectives. Delivers expert reports, technical specifications, and validated methodologies.

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