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Subject Matter Expert (SME) Consultant

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SBIR / STTR

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

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The U.S. Air Force is seeking a Subject Matter Expert Consultant under a subcontract specifically set aside for total small businesses with fewer than 500 employees. This role focuses on providing specialized technical guidance and niche expertise to support SBIR/STTR Phase I feasibility studies. The selected consultant will be responsible for performing technical advisory services, conducting peer reviews of research methods, and addressing specific research questions as defined in the statement of work. Key deliverables for this engagement include technical memos, advisory reports, and validated data sets. Interested parties must respond by October 7, 2026. The contract falls under NAICS code 541690 and is managed through the U.S. Department of Defense.

General Info

US Air Force seeks small business SME for SBIR/STTR technical advisory services by 10/7/2026.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air ForceView 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 DAF26BZ06-NV034.

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

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PostedSep 23

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Response DeadlineOct 7

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10/07/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin 14 days

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AgencyU.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air Force

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Provides specialized technical guidance and niche expertise for small business concerns on SBIR/STTR Phase I feasibility studies. Performs technical advisory, peer review of research methods, and assists in answering specific research questions defined in the SOW. Delivers technical memos, advisory reports, and validated data sets.

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