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Strategic Talent and Assessment Research (STAR) Support

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Submission Closed04/10/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Notice of Correction to Award Information and Application and Submission Information for PA-27-037 "Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award (Parent F99/K00 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)"

Solicitation # NOT-OD-26-091

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Notice of NIBIB Participation in PA-27-037: Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award (Parent F99/K00 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Solicitation # NOT-EB-26-005

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Notice of FIC Participation in PA-26-002 "NIH Collaborative International Research Project (Parent PF5 Clinical Trial Optional)"

Solicitation # NOT-TW-26-002

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Biopharmaceutical Platform Design & DevelopmentThe Biopharmaceutical Platform Design and Development subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense under agency W6QK Acc-Apg, focuses on the design and technical development of prophylactic platform technologies for US Army JPM CBRN Medical projects. The scope of work involves developing mechanisms of action, selecting delivery routes, establishing formulation stability profiles, and performing comprehensive in vitro and in vivo testing to evaluate toxicology, protective efficacy, and immunogenicity. The successful contractor must possess specialized expertise in advancing Technology Readiness Levels and Manufacturing Readiness Levels for CBRN pathogens to deliver prototype candidates and detailed technical data packages. Performance for this effort is centered in Frederick, Maryland, with a response deadline set for November 18, 2026.

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA3002 338 Ess Cc

NAICS

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

Place of Performance

DWG, TX, 78150, USA

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Documents

Contractor Capability Survey RFI for Draft PWS

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PWS for STAR Support Contract DRAFT 31 Mar 2026

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RFI Sources Sought STAR Support 31 Mar 2026

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PhaseClosed

PostedMar 31

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineApr 10

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Submission Closed

04/10/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA3002 338 Ess Cc

Contacts1 person available

OfficeJBSA RANDOLPH, TX, 78150-4300, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA3002 338 Ess Cc

Office AddressJBSA RANDOLPH, TX, 78150-4300, USA

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Melissa Gonzalez

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Full Description

The 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron (ESS), at Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) – Randolph, Texas (TX), is seeking information concerning the availability of technically capable small business firms to provide non-personal services for the Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC)/ Strategic Research & Assessment Branch (DSYX), located at JBSA-Randolph TX. The Headquarters, United States Air Force, Director of Air Force Military Force Management Policy, AF/A1P, Accession and Training Division (A1PT) is responsible for the Air Force Examining Activities Program, which supports the STAR Program established in DAFMAN 36-2664. The STAR mission is to develop assessments and screening processes to assess recruit and Airmen knowledge, skills, abilities, and potential, and then optimally match personnel to jobs that optimize their abilities and potential to support optimal warfighting mission capability. The purpose of the program is to apply scientific evidence-based practices to optimize human capital management, mission capability, readiness, reduce attrition, and increase retention by improved selection, classification, and utilization assessment. The Service Provider (SP) shall provide a broad set of technical skills critical to the effectiveness of STAR, including psychometric expertise, programming, database management, research design, data analysis, assessment development, aviation psychology, and direct software and system engineering. See attached Combined Request for Information/Sources Sought and attachments for additional information and instructions.