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Response Deadline04/09/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract for Subject Matter Expert Consulting supports prime contractors on Air Force Office of Scientific Research MURI projects. The selected expert will provide specialized technical guidance to refine research hypotheses, analyze complex data sets, and evaluate material properties to ensure research validity and innovation. Deliverables include technical memos, annotated data sets, and comprehensive consultant reports. The opportunity is managed by the Department of Defense under NAICS code 541690. Interested parties must provide a signed Consulting Agreement and a detailed statement of work. The solicitation was posted on September 21, 2026, with a response deadline of April 9, 2027.

General Info

SME consulting subcontract for Air Force MURI projects; deadline April 9, 2027.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Air Force Office Of Scientific Research

NAICS

541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of NOFOAFRLAFOSR20260002.

The full solicitation package (4 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)

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PostedSep 21

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Response DeadlineApr 9

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04/09/2027, 04:00:00 AM UTCin 5 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Air Force Office Of Scientific Research

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Air Force Office Of Scientific Research

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Provides specialized technical expertise for prime contractors on AFOSR MURI projects to refine research hypotheses and analyze complex data sets. Performs technical guidance on material properties and reviews research data for validity and innovation. Requires a signed Consulting Agreement and statement of work. Delivers consultant reports, annotated data sets, and technical memos.

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