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Specialized Technical Consultant / Subject Matter Expert (SME)

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline10/07/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for a Specialized Technical Consultant or Subject Matter Expert to provide technical analysis for prime contractors on Department of Defense SBIR/STTR projects under the U.S. Air Force. The selected party will serve as Key Personnel to offer expert guidance on technical tasks, assist in designing experiments, and ensure technical data complies with Department of Defense standards. Key deliverables include validated data sets, design specifications, and technical memos. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541690, specifically adhering to SBIR/STTR mandates for companies with fewer than 500 employees. The solicitation was posted on September 23, 2026, with a response deadline of October 7, 2026.

General Info

Technical consultant for USAF SBIR/STTR projects; small business set-aside; deadline October 7, 2026.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air ForceView Agency

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DAF26BX06-DP027.

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

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Timeline

PostedSep 23

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Response DeadlineOct 7

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10/07/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 13 days

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

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Performs specialized technical analysis for prime contractors on Department of Defense (DoW) SBIR/STTR projects. Provides expert guidance as Key Personnel for specific technical tasks, assists in the design of experiments, and reviews technical data for compliance with DoW standards. Delivers technical memos, design specifications, and validated data sets.

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