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Strategic Breakthrough R&D Projects

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The National Science Foundation is seeking subcontracts for Strategic Breakthrough R&D Projects focused on developing transformative technologies with significant national security or economic implications. This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside, specifically adhering to SBIR/STTR mandates for organizations with fewer than 500 employees, under NAICS code 541715. The solicitation was posted on May 22, 2026, and the deadline for responses is July 7, 2027. Interested parties can find further details and application instructions through the official SBIR portal.

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NSF seeks small business subcontracts for Strategic Breakthrough R&D Projects by July 7, 2027.

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National Science FoundationView Agency

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541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)View NAICS

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This scope was carved out of NSF 26-510.

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Large-scale, high-impact R&D projects aimed at transformative technologies with national economic or security implications.

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