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STTR Research Partner (Non-Profit/Academic)

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This subcontract opportunity is for a non-profit research institution to serve as a research partner for prime contractors on Department of Defense 2026 STTR projects. The selected partner will be responsible for performing core scientific research and technical development, which includes developing technical approaches, executing experiments, and collecting data to determine technical feasibility. These activities will be conducted using specialized lab equipment and facilities at a university or national laboratory, with the final requirement being the delivery of technical data and research findings. The project is managed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency under the U.S. Department of Defense and falls under NAICS code 541720. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for entities with fewer than 500 employees. The solicitation was posted on September 23, 2026, and the deadline for responses is October 21, 2026.

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Non-profit research partner for DoD 2026 STTR projects performing scientific research and development.

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U.S. Department of Defense → Defense Advanced Research Projects AgencyView Agency

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541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and HumanitiesView NAICS

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This scope was carved out of DPA26TZ06-DV005.

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Performs core scientific research and technical development for prime contractors on Department of Defense 2026 STTR projects. Conducts research activities, develops technical approaches, and executes experiments and data collection to determine technical feasibility. Utilizes university or national laboratory facilities and specialized lab equipment. Must be a non-profit research institution. Delivers technical data and research findings.

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