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Technical and Business Assistance (TABA) Services

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SBIR / STTR

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

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This subcontract for Technical and Business Assistance services supports prime contractors on US Air Force SBIR projects. The primary objective is to develop a commercialization strategy and conduct extensive market research to facilitate the integration of 2-micron fiber amplifiers into Air Force systems. Key deliverables include a formal commercialization plan, intellectual property strategy, transition planning, and detailed market analysis reports. The opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBIR/STTR mandate for companies with fewer than 500 employees, falling under NAICS code 541611. Managed by the U.S. Department of Defense for the U.S. Air Force, the solicitation was posted on October 28, 2026, with a response deadline of November 25, 2026.

General Info

Small business subcontract for Air Force 2-micron fiber amplifier commercialization and market research.

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 DAF27BZ01-DV010.

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

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Low SWaP, 2-micron Fiber Amplifiers

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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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Full Description

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Performs commercialization strategy and market research for prime contractors on US Air Force SBIR projects. Conducts market analysis, intellectual property strategy, and transition planning for the integration of 2-micron fiber amplifiers into Air Force systems. Delivers a formal commercialization plan and market analysis reports.

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