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Specialized Technical Consulting

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SBIR / STTR

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

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This subcontract for Specialized Technical Consulting supports prime contractors on Department of the Air Force SBIR projects. The selected provider will offer subject matter expertise to advise on research methods, assist in detailing Phase I approaches, and establish the foundation for Phase II research and development. Key deliverables include technical advisory services and the design of methodology for the Technical Volume. The opportunity is managed by the Office of the Secretary of Defense and is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541690. Interested parties must submit their responses by October 7, 2026.

General Info

Technical consulting for Air Force SBIR projects, small business set-aside, due October 7, 2026.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → Office of the Secretary of DefenseView 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 OSW26BZ06-NV024.

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

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Engineered Microstructures for Enhanced IR Aperture Performance

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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 → Office of the Secretary of Defense

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U.S. Department of Defense → Office of the Secretary of Defense

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Provides subject matter expertise for prime contractors on Department of the Air Force SBIR projects. Advises on methods to achieve research objectives, assists in the detailed description of the Phase I approach, and defines the foundation for Phase II R&D. Delivers technical advisory and methodology design for the Technical Volume.

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