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Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Technical Consultant

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline11/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity with the U.S. Air Force seeks a Subject Matter Expert or Technical Consultant to provide specialized technical expertise for prime contractors working on Department of Defense STTR projects. The selected consultant will be responsible for performing technical advisory services, conducting peer reviews of research methods, and executing specialized analysis to ensure Phase I technical objectives are met. Key deliverables include the production of technical memos, advisory reports, and validated data sets. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541611, requiring the provider to have fewer than 500 employees. Applicants must demonstrate proven expertise in the specific topics identified within the component-specific instructions. The response deadline for this opportunity is November 25, 2026.

General Info

US Air Force seeks small business technical consultants for DoD STTR projects by 11/25/2026.

Agency

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

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DAF27TZ01-DV003.

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

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Fusion of Cooperative Information Sharing for Uncrewed Air Systems (FOCISAUS)

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Timeline

PostedOct 28

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Response DeadlineNov 25

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11/25/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 28 days

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

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

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Provides specialized technical expertise for prime contractors on Department of Defense STTR projects. Performs technical advisory, peer review of research methods, and specialized analysis to support Phase I technical objectives. Requires demonstrated expertise in the specific topic of interest identified in Component-specific instructions. Delivers technical memos, advisory reports, and validated data sets.

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