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Response Deadline04/30/2027, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract seeks a subcontractor to identify and evaluate commercial technologies that align with the Air Force Research Laboratory’s Areas of Interest, focusing on competitive analysis and technology readiness assessments to support strategic innovation. The work involves scouting emerging commercial capabilities, analyzing market trends, and determining the maturity and applicability of technologies relevant to aerospace and defense needs, ensuring accurate evaluations that inform investment and development decisions. The task requires deep domain expertise in identifying high-potential technologies beyond traditional defense sources and assessing their viability within the operational context of the Air Force. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541611, with a solicitation posted on April 30, 2026, and a response deadline of April 30, 2027. The awarding agency is the Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center under the AFRL/PZL organization, though no specific place of performance or point of contact is provided. The contract does not specify a set-aside type, indicating it is open to general competition. Success will depend on the subcontractor’s ability to deliver actionable insights rooted in rigorous market research and technology evaluation, supporting AFRL’s mission to integrate cutting-edge commercial innovations into future military systems.

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Contract for management consulting to scout and assess commercial technologies for Air Force innovation.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8650 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl/pzlView Agency

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

OH, USA

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04/30/2027, 09:00:00 PM UTCin 9 months

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Identify and assess commercial technologies aligned with AFRL’s Areas of Interest (AOI), including competitive analysis and technology readiness evaluation.

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