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SBIR / STTR

Response Deadline12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTC

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This subcontract opportunity is for a Subject Matter Expert or Technical Consultant to provide specialized expertise to prime contractors working on United States Navy STTR Phase I projects. The selected consultant will be responsible for analyzing problem identification and significance, developing commercialization strategies, and reviewing technical data to ensure strict alignment with Navy requirements. Key deliverables for this role include the production of technical memos, strategy documents, and peer-review reports, and the consultant will be required to sign Non-Disclosure Agreements. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for firms with fewer than 500 employees, falling under NAICS code 813920. Interested parties should note that the posting date is November 4, 2026, with a response deadline of December 2, 2026. This engagement supports the Department of Defense through the United States Navy to ensure the technical viability and strategic direction of early-phase research and development projects.

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SME consultant for US Navy STTR Phase I projects, small business set-aside.

Agency

Department of Defense → United States Navy

NAICS

813920 - Professional Organizations

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

This scope was carved out of DON27TZ02-NV011.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Timeline

PostedNov 4

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Response DeadlineDec 2

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12/02/2026, 05:00:00 AM UTCin 26 days

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AgencyDepartment of Defense → United States Navy

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Organization / AgencyDepartment of Defense → United States Navy

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Full Description

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Provides specialized expertise for prime contractors on Navy STTR Phase I projects. Performs expert analysis on problem identification and significance, develops commercialization strategies, and reviews technical data for alignment with Navy requirements. Requires signing of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Delivers technical memos, strategy documents, and peer-review reports.

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