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Subject Matter Expert (SME) / Technical Consultant

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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline10/07/2026, 04:00:00 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 expertise for prime contractors on Department of War STTR projects. The selected consultant will offer guidance on technical hurdles, assist in the development of technical volumes and methodologies, and perform niche analysis or modeling using specialized analytical tools. Deliverables include technical memos, analysis reports, and specialized code or models. Qualified candidates must possess advanced degrees or proven industry expertise in the relevant topic area. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 541611, specifically adhering to SBIR/STTR mandates for companies with fewer than 500 employees. The response deadline for this opportunity is October 7, 2026.

General Info

US Air Force seeks SME for STTR projects; small business set-aside; deadline 10/7/2026.

Agency

U.S. Department of Defense → U.S. Air ForceView Agency

NAICS

541611 - Administrative Management and General Management Consulting ServicesView NAICS

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DAF26TZ06-NV007.

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

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Automated Combat Assessment at the Edge

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Timeline

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 expertise for prime contractors on Department of War STTR projects. Offers expert guidance on technical hurdles, assists in developing technical volumes and methodologies, and performs niche analysis or modeling using specialized analytical tools. Requires advanced degrees or proven industry expertise in the specific topic area. Delivers technical memos, analysis reports, and specialized code or models.

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